February 1, 2010
Beleskey reassigned, Allen added from Grizzlies
Ianiero named captain
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The
Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, announced
today that LW Matt Beleskey has been reassigned to the Condors by the Ducks and
D Chris Allen was acquired from the Utah Grizzlies in exchange for future
considerations. Allen will make his Condors debut this week when the team
travels to Alaska for a three-game series against the Aces. Beleskey was with
the Ducks on a road trip in Florida at the time of his reassignment, and will
not be traveling with the Condors when they leave for Alaska on Tuesday.
Beleskey,
21, has spent majority of the
season with Anaheim, San. A fourth-round draft
pick in 2006 by Anaheim, Beleskey has recorded nine points (5g-4a) in 34 games
with the Ducks. He also played in 15 American Hockey League (AHL) games this
season with Toronto and San Antonio, registering seven points (2g-5a).
A
native of Windsor, Ontario, Beleskey played his first pro season in 2008-09,
recording 35 points (11g-24a) in 58 games with Iowa of the AHL and suiting up
for two games with Anaheim. Beleskey spent his entire major junior career in
the Ontario Hockey League with Belleville, where he totaled 221 points in 257
games. In 2007-08, he led Belleville with 90 points.
Allen,
31, is a veteran of 12 professional seasons, following his selection by the
Florida Panthers in the third round of the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. He began this
season with the Coventry (Eng.) Blaze in the EIHL before coming back across the
pond to sign with Utah. He has spent the last five seasons overseas, suiting up
primarily in Finland, Norway, Austria and Great Britain. Allen's best
statistical season came in 2003-04 with the South Carolina Stingrays, when he
put up 13 goals and 38 points in 68 games.
The
hard-shoo
ting defenseman has played in 280 professional games in North America,
including two in the NHL with Florida and 110 in the AHL, where he produced
13g-34a-47pts.
The
Chatham, Ontario, native made a splash in juniors as a 20 year-old, when he
blasted home 38 goals and accumulated 94 points in 66 games with the Kingston
Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. He was named a First Team All-Canadian
Hockey League selection, and he won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as the league's top
defenseman.
"We
needed a power play defenseman and when he became available we jumped on him,"
said Head Coach Marty Raymond. "He has a bomb of a shot and he'll do well with
us."
Ianiero named
captain
F
Andrew Ianiero has been named Bakersfield's captain, following the reassignment
of LW Shawn Weller to Abbotsford of the AHL. Ianiero, 29, is in his sixth
season with the Condors and eighth in professional hockey. He ranks second on
the Condors all-time games played at 367. He recently became the 28th
player in ECHL history to play in his 500th game. Ianiero is fourth
in team history in goals (95), second in assists (195) and third in points
(290). This season, Ianiero ranks fourth among active leaders on the team in
goals (9), tied for first in assists (21) and third in points (30).
ON THE DOCKET:
The
Condors embark on a four-game road swing, which starts by taking them to
Anchorage for a three-game series against the Alaska Aces. Games on Wednesday,
Friday and Saturday all commence at 8:15 p.m. (Pacific).
After
a game the following Friday in Las Vegas, the Condors meet up with a pair of
Pacific Division foes at Rabobank Arena. The Wranglers are in town
Saturday, Feb. 13 for Timo Pielmeier Youth Jersey Giveaway Night,
sponsored by KGET-TV 17, La Preciosa 105.3 and McDonald's. The first 2,000 kids
12 and under will get a #33 Timo replica youth jersey.
On
Sunday, Feb. 14 the Condors host Ontario and will wear special Valentine's Day
jerseys for a Jersey Off Our Backs Raffle & Auction, sponsored by Bright
House Networks, 96.5 Max FM and McDonald's. Fans can walk away with one of five
of these special jerseys to be given away. Proceeds from the auction will
benefit the Ronald McDonald House.
All
games, home and away, can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 AM or online at www.bakersfieldcondors.com
and www.espnbakersfield.com.
Live video streaming is also available through B2 Networks at www.B2now.com.
GET TICKETS:
Individual game tickets are on
sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is
regularly open from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
on Saturday with extended hours on game days. Tickets may also be purchased by
phone at 1-800-745-3000, 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), and season ticket holders should be sure to inquire
about the "Who Ya Bringing?" program to earn cash back.
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