On January 11, “Matthew” wrote into the Mailbag: I’m disappointed to see a lack in blogs being posted on the team’s website this year. That has always been one of my favorite ways to keep up with the team. Whether it is Bartl, a player or other staff member, they are always fun to read. [...]
Inside the Condors Blog
Inside the Condors is back again for 2011-12. Check out ongoing thoughts, comments and observations from the Bakersfield Condors front office members, including President Matthew Riley, Vice President of Communications Kevin Bartl and others during the club's pursuit of the Kelly Cup.
5 Things to look for as Training Camp opens (Bartl’s Blog)
September 28, 2011 By
There is a massive swath of humanity raining down upon Condorstown today. Nearly a dozen and a half players arrive today alone, with a few stragglers coming tomorrow and a few that have already arrived. The question is: Who are these guys?? I attempt to answer this question below, and hope to see everyone at [...]
5 Things… some about hockey, some not (Bartl’s Blog)
September 21, 2011 By
I’m all over the map today… a football story, Charlie Sheen, rookies, goalies… really these are just five topics of discussion that are bouncing around in my head today. Feel free to email me (kbartl@bakersfieldcondors.com) or tweet me (@KevinBartl) your thoughts on these subjects. 5. Youth is king. The Condors certainly hope so. Bakersfield has [...]
5 Random hockey thoughts (Bartl’s Blog)
September 16, 2011 By
In no particular order, five things I’ve been thinking about this week. 5. Does Donald Fehr have another big defining issue on his hands? – I was thinking the other day about Donald Fehr being in charge of the NHLPA now, while his players and the sport of hockey are on the verge of an [...]
Dools’ Drools – What I did on my summer vacation
September 14, 2011 By
Well for those of you who read my cuisine reviews from last year’s road trips in the nightly notes, I asked Kevin if I could go big time and do a blog weekly on our site. Entering my 38tih or 39th something season in this great business I think over the next months I can [...]
5 Interesting Moves By Our Rivals (Bartl’s blog)
August 30, 2011 By
A month away from training camp, it’s time to “roster watch.” While most teams’ rosters are only about half full by this time, it’s hard not to look at what other teams are doing and try to see where they’re going and how talented they may be. But I perused the teams in our conference, [...]
5 Things that indicate the season is almost here (Bartl’s Blog)
August 26, 2011 By
I know, I know… 50 days sounds like a long time, but it isn’t. In reality, training camp is only 36 days away… which means that the players will be arriving around 33 or 34 days from now. And that’s barely a month away. Getting prepared for the season to come is a bit like [...]
5 Things to do before the season starts (Bartl’s Blog)
August 17, 2011 By
I have a “to do” list. I make a new one every week. Sometimes items are on that list week after week, as I seemingly make no progress toward the end-goal, but alas, every year when the puck drops on Opening Night, these things are done. I thought I’d give you a little peek into [...]
Behind the Mic: Farewell, Condorstown!
July 28, 2011 By
Wow. What a ride it has been. This past season has offered up so many great experiences and wonderful memories, I’m not sure how I will be able to fit everything into such a small place, but here goes! I guess I should start by letting everyone know that I will be moving out of [...]
TRUE or FALSE… 5 Things that people say to me all the time (Bartl’s Blog)
July 26, 2011 By
I come to you this week with randomness. Five topics of conversation I have had recently that need sorting out in my own head. But now I’m ready for those answers. Here are five comments that at least two people have said to me in the last couple weeks that deserve a little bit more [...]
