Chance to win $10,000 through hat tricks on St. Patrick's

From Skaters to Waiters, 9th Annual Tip-A-Condor Tuesday at Crystal Palace

March Monday Madness:

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March Monday Madness continues on Monday, March 17 when the Condors face off against the valley rival Stockton Thunder for St. Hatrick's Day. We're offering more than leprechauns' gold for St. Hatrick's Day - if a Condors player scores a hat trick one lucky fan will win $5,000; if he scores a natural (or consecutive) hat trick, the fan will win $10,000! This season the Condors have scored a total of four hat tricks, and two of those have been natural hat tricks.

Think that's madness? We're just getting warmed up! So far in March Monday Madness the Condors have given away five season tickets as part of the Mucho Season Ticket Giveaway! For every goal the Condors score during March Monday Madness games, one fan is randomly selected to win a season ticket for the 2008-09 season. Also on Monday, the first 2,000 fans will receive the third magnet of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series, featuring Condors rookie sensation Mark Derlago.

During the first intermission Monday, the Bakersfield Ice Hawks youth team will take the ice in an exhibition match. During the second intermission one lucky fan will compete in the Condors Five Shots for Merch. The contestant will have five shots from different spots on the ice to win great Condors merchandise. As if the madness couldn't get any more outlandish, all Condors jerseys are 50% off at Monday's game!

This Week in Condorstown:

Monday, March 17: Spring Break 2008 Hockey Camp officially gets underway beginning Monday and continuing throughout the week at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center. The camp, designed for youth 12- and-under, will help the young hockey players work on the fundamentals of power skating, stick handling, passing and shooting. Each day a guest Condors player will assist with special training during the afternoon sessions. For more information or to sign up visit the Ice Sports Center at 1325 Q Street or contact Paul Willett at 852-7402.

Tuesday, March 18: Fans are invited to come for a great meal served by the Bakersfield Condors, as they wait tables for charitable tips at the 9th Annual Tip-A-Condor. There will also be plenty of entertainment, as the players sing karaoke and perhaps even dance on stage for the right price. Proceeds from Tip-A-Condor, which will be held at the Crystal Palace ( 2800 Buck Owens Blvd.) will go to the Kern County Shrine Club, to continue the support of local organizations and children's hospitals. Tickets can be purchased at the Condors Front Office Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Crystal Palace Box Office Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. or head to the Kern County Shrine Club's table behind section 107, during Condors home games. Tickets, which include dinner, are $25 for adults and $15 for children, 12-and-under. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19: The Condors will hold a Media Roundtable at Tailgaters Sports Grill from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Condors speakers will include Head Coach Marty Raymond, President Matthew Riley and VP of Communications Kevin Bartl along with Condors players. Tailgaters is located at 900 Truxtun Ave # 110. The roundtable is exclusive to members of the media who should RSVP to 324-PUCK (7825) by March 17.

Thursday, March 20: Condors D Scott Balan and mascot Colonel Claw'd will take part in the Boys and Girls Club Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 6 Monterey St., at 2 p.m. Following the ceremony, Balan and the Colonel will help assist with the fundraising raffle, which will include Condors gear and tickets, to raise money for the Boys and Girls Club.

Thursday, March 20: The Condors Coach's Show will air live from the Holiday Inn Select. You can catch Head Coach Marty Raymond and a Condors player, along with the Voice of the Condors Kevin Bartl on the All- New KGEO AM1230, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The Condors are out for blood!:

The Bakersfield Condors and Houchin Blood Bank are teaming up this March to help save lives. Anyone that donates blood during the month of March will receive a voucher for $1.00 admission to the Condors game on March 31. All donors will also be entered into a drawing to win great prizes including a team-signed Condors jersey, the chance to drop the ceremonial first puck at a Condors game and other great Condors gear!

Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and opens at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by phone at 322-2525, online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com, or at any Ticketmaster location.

Season tickets, mini plans and group outings are available at the Condors office located at 1001 Truxtun Avenue or by calling 324-PUCK (7825)

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