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Condors sign defenseman Kaufman
Former captain at Robert Morris University joins the team
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors today have signed D Chris Kaufman (KAWF-man), as announced by Head Coach Marty Raymond. He joins the club immediately and is expected to make his professional debut Friday in Fresno.
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Kaufman, 24, served as a captain at Robert Morris University (College Hockey America), located in Pittsburgh, Penn., in each of his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. He recently completed his college career with 50 points in 118 games, coupled with 98 penalty minutes, finishing first or second among defensemen on his team in scoring all four years with the Colonials. Kaufman was named to the CHA All-Rookie Team his freshman season and was tabbed for the CHA All-Academic Team his senior year.
"(Director of Hockey Operations) Bob Bartlett recently saw him play at a tournament and was impressed with his skating," said Raymond. "Chris also came highly recommended by other coaches and NHL personnel."
The 6-foot-2-inch, 200-pound Gig Harbor, Wash. native won a high school state championship in 1999. Prior to RMU, Kaufman also played junior hockey with the Helena Bighorns in the North American Hockey League, where he was a Second-Team All-NAHL in 2004.
Notes from The Nest:
The Condors take the road to Fresno for a pair of games on Friday and Saturday. Both games will start at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast live on KGEO AM 1230, www.bakersfieldcondors.comand B2 Networks. Bakersfield returns home on Monday, March 24 for NASCAR Night. Fans wearing a NASCAR shirt or jacket will receive $1 terrace admission. In addition, one of Jeff Gordon's actual race cars will be on hand and is equipped as a virtual reality simulator, so fans can take their turn driving like the pros. Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m.
Monday will also be a CW Bakersfield and 106.1 KRAB Radio High School/College ID Night. All high school and college students receive admission for $1 by presenting their student ID at the Rabobank Arena Box Office.
The first 2,000 fans on Monday will also receive the fourth magnet, featuring Kevin Truelson, of the five-piece March Monday Madness Magnet Collectors Series. A new magnet is handed out at each March Monday Madness game.
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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