Silent game-worn jersey auction highlights playoffs

Condors give away $500 shopping spree

The Condors will host the Season-Worn Jersey Off Our Backs Silent Auction to benefit the Active 20/30 Club during the first three home games of the Kelly Cup playoffs. The Condors will auction off the burgundy 10th Anniversary jerseys worn by the team for many of the Condors games this season. The silent auction bidding sheets will be located at the table behind section 110 on Tuesday, April 15 and Wednesday, April 16. On Saturday, April 19 the bidding sheets will be located behind section 103.

The proceeds raised from this event will benefit underprivileged youth of Kern County many of whom are in severe need of medical attention, through the Active 20/30 Club. Last year the event set a silent auction record of $20,250. The Condors "Jersey Off Our Backs Auctions" have raised more than $83,700 during the 2007-08 season.

This Week in Condorstown:            

Tuesday, April 8: 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, Condors D David Kudelka, President Matthew Riley and VP of Communications Kevin Bartl. 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 April 7.

Thursday, April 10: The Condors Coach's Show will air from Victoria before the first game of the playoffs begin. You can catch Head Coach Marty Raymond and Condors players, along with the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl on ESPN Radio AM1230, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 10: The Condors visit the Victoria Salmon Kings for the first game of the Kelly Cup playoffs. You can catch all the playoff action live on ESPN Radio AM1230 with the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl. Or watch online through B2 Networks by clicking the "Watch and Listen Live" link on the Condors home page. Live streaming for all Condors games is also available at no cost via the website, www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.

Friday, April 11: Mascot Colonel Claw'd will visit Norris Elementary School with the Kern County Probation Department Victim Witness Unit at 2 p.m. The Colonel will present awards to the winners of the "Justice For All Poster and Essay Contest."

Saturday, April 12: The Condors will battle the Salmon Kings in game two of the playoff series. This game will also be live on ESPN Radio AM1230, can be viewed on B2 Networks and will be streaming live on www.bakersfieldcondors.com. Puck drops at 7:05 p.m.

$500 Shopping Spree Awarded; Student Wins Computer

Congratulations to Richard Morris for winning the Condors Season Ticket Early Bird Renewal Drawing. All fans who purchased their 2008-09 season tickets by paying in full, signing up for AutoPay or putting 20% down by March 31, were entered into the drawing to win a $500 shopping spree at the Condors team store. Richard Morris and his family eagerly rummaged through the Condors team store picking up all the Condors memorabilia they could hold. Though the Early Bird Shopping Spree is over, there will be plenty of great hockey, prizes and contests throughout the 2008-09 season, so be sure to contact a Condors account representative at 324-PUCK (7825).

Throughout the season more than 3,900 students have been rewarded for reaching their academic goals with tickets to select Condors games through the T.H.I.N.K. (Turn Hockey Into New Knowledge) program. On Saturday, March 29, Ian Stevenson, one of the nearly 4,000 students, was drawn to win his own personal computer thanks to Diamond Technologies. Stevenson, an 8th grader from Fruitvale Jr. High was presented with the computer at the top of section 101 during Saturday night's game.

Come See The Condors In Playoff Action:

The quest for the cup is on! Fans can now purchase the Playoff 4-Pack, so you don't miss any of the action from the first four home games of the playoffs. The Playoff 4-Pack starts as low as $28 per person. For questions or to get your Playoff 4-Pack now call 324-PUCK (7825).

In addition to the 4-Packs, the Condors are offering the "10 for $10" playoff special. Bring a group of 10 or more and sit in a lower bowl seat for only $10 per person. Fans can purchase the tickets for games three, four or five of the first round. These are advance group purchases and can only be done through the Condors Front Office. Be sure to hurry because this 10th Anniversary Season $10 ticket offer ends at 10 a.m. on April 10. And you thought the madness ended with March!

Individual playoff game tickets go on sale Tuesday, April 8 and may be purchased through the 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.