Condors acquire Pilkington and Pernula
McKee reassigned to
Bakersfield, Truelson activated
BAKERSFIELD,
Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors, official ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, have acquired C Brett Pilkington from the Trenton Devils in exchange for future considerations. They have also signed rookie F Nick Pernula. The announcements were made by Head Coach Marty Raymond.
Pilkington, 24, is in his third professional campaign and has eight points (1g-7a) in 14 games between
Elmira and
Trenton this season. The
Calgary native had 8g-36a-44pts in 61 ECHL games last season, primarily with the Elmira Jackals. He added one assist in two American Hockey League games as well. Pilkington recorded 29 goals and 73 points during his rookie season, spent in the United Hockey League. He had 90 points (28g-62a) in 131 games at
Bowling Green
State
University from 2002-06.
Pernula (per-NOO-lah), 24, has played four games with the Richmond Renegades of the Southern Professional Hockey League this season, recording eight points (2g-6a). The
Maple Grove,
Minnesota, native played three seasons at
St. Thomas
College, where he led his team in scoring as a junior and senior, combining for 90 points in his final two campaigns. Pernula also played at
Robert
Morris
University, where he was teammates with Condors D Chris Kaufman in 2004-05, and in the United States Hockey League.
What Marty Raymond is saying:
"We felt we needed to add some skill up front," said Raymond. "These two guys are talented players and will certainly help us out. Pilkington especially can step in and be a first line guy."
Additionally, G Dave McKee has been reassigned to
Bakersfield by the Iowa Chops, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks. D Kevin Truelson has also been activated from the 3-IR, and is expected to make his season debut in
Alaska tonight, while G Yutaka Fukufuji has been placed on the 3-IR, and is eligible to be activated on Friday. LW Bobby Bolt remains on the 7-IR and is eligible to be activated on Saturday, and C Dave Bonk remains on the 30-IR and is eligible to be activated on Dec. 22.
Notes from the Nest:
The Condors begin a five-game road trip with a three-game series against the Alaska Aces this week. The two teams will face off tonight, Friday and Saturday, with all three games starting at 8:15 p.m. All the games will be broadcast live on ESPN Radio 1230, B2 Networks and Bakersfieldcondors.com, and be sure to tune in 15 minutes before the opening draw for Condors Countdown.
The Condors return to the Mercy & Memorial Hospitals Home Ice at Rabobank Arena on Saturday, Dec. 13 to host the Las Vegas Wranglers. Scooby-Doo, presented by Bright House Networks, 101.5 KGFM and Bakersfield Marriott, will be at The Nest. Doors open at 11 a.m., puck drops at noon.
Individual game tickets are on sale and may be purchased through the Rabobank Arena Box Office, which is 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 322-2525, online at 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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