Condors return home for Kelly Cup Playoffs

Rally Towels on Tuesday, Lightning Sticks on Wednesday

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Condors return to The Nest for games 3, 4 and 5 of the first round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, April 15, Wednesday, April 16 and Saturday, April 19. Doors open at 6 p.m., puck drops at 7 p.m. for all three games. The Condors and Salmon Kings split the first two games of the best-of-seven series in Victoria, including a dramatic 2-1 overtime thriller for the Condors in Game 1 last Thursday.

Tuesday is Game 3 of the series, and features Rally Towel Giveaway. Everyone in attendance will receive a Condors Rally towel with the mantra "We Believe" printed across it, courtesy of KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water. Wave the towel with thousands of other Condors fans and help the team rally to victory!

Wednesday is Game 4 of the best-of-7 series, and everyone at The Nest will receive a pair of Lightning Sticks, courtesy of KGET-TV 17, Goodwill Industries and Cal Water. Lightning Sticks are thunder sticks that light up, sure to make Rabobank Arena rumble! The lightning sticks have scrawled across them "COME ON!" as fans cheer their team on.

During the first intermission on Wednesday, United States Army Major Brent Ivester will swear-in over a dozen recruits during the US Army Swearing-In Ceremony at center ice. During the second intermission, one lucky fan will have the chance to shoot for a new Hummer, courtesy of the US Army. To sign up for the contest, visit the US Army table behind section 105.

Also on Saturday, everyone in attendance will receive either a rally towel or a pair of lightning sticks while supplies last. During the first intermission, don't miss the Condors Front Office Staff taking on the players' wives, fiancees and girlfriends in what is sure to be a vicious game of broom hockey.

Wednesday and Saturday's games will be televised live on Bright House Networks Channel 21, and re-aired the following day at 7 p.m. Each televised game this season will be available to digital cable subscribers via Bakersfield On Demand (channel 300) beginning the Tuesday after the original air date.

You can catch all Condors games live on the All- New ESPN Radio AM1230 with the "Voice of the Condors" Kevin Bartl . All games are also available to 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.

Fans can also stay up to date with the team by signing up for Condors text message score alerts, brought to you by the Condors and Bakersfield.com. Alerts will be sent to your phone with scoring updates at the end of each period and every game to keep you in the loop. To sign up, just text the word "condors" to 47645, or click here. The mobile alerts are free, though standard text messaging fees from your cell phone service provider may apply.

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, but act now, as the deadline to sign up for the 4-Packs is Monday, April 14. For questions or to get your Playoff 4-Pack now call 324- PUCK (7825).

Individual game tickets are on sale 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.

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