NEED TO KNOW: Caggiula & Russell
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – Every Monday, the Condors will give you what you need to know about Condorstown and the world of hockey for the upcoming week. Let’s roll…
DRAKE CAGGIULA SIGNS WITH OILERS
- The Edmonton Oilers signed one of the top college free agents, winger Drake Caggiula (cah-JOO-lah), on Saturday to a two-year entry level contract
- The 21-year old had 51 points (25g-26a) in 39 games with the University of North Dakota this season as the team captured the NCAA National Championship
- Edmonton Oilers reporter Chris Wescott sat down with Caggiula on why he picked the Oilers organization
RUSSELL JOINS OIL COUNTRY
- The Oilers also signed 6’1″, 205 lbs. winger Patrick Russell from St. Cloud State on Monday to a two-year entry level contract
- A native of Holte, Denmark, Russell was second on the Huskies with 41 points (20g-21a) in 41 games this season as a sophomore
McDAVID JERSEY AUCTION TO BENEFIT LLS ENDS THURSDAY
- A one-of-a-kind signed Connor McDavid Condors practice jersey is up for auction through the Condors Community Foundation
- Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
CONDORS EMAILS ARE CURRENTLY DOWN
- Technology, right? If you have tried to get a hold of us via e-mail, our servers have been down since Thursday afternoon
- In the meantime, call 324-PUCK (7825) with any issues and we will respond to e-mails as soon as they become available (hopefully by Tuesday)
MIXED BAG: A BUNCH OF STUFF THAT FITS UNDER ONE HEADLINE
- Two NHL teams hired new head coaches over the weekend: Bruce Boudreau joined the Minnesota Wild and Guy Boucher was named head coach of the Ottawa Senators
- The Tampa Bay Lightning became the first team to reach the NHL’s conference finals with a Game 5 win over the New York Islanders
- In the AHL, San Diego won Game 3 on Sunday; Ontario leads the series two games to one
- Lake Erie leads Grand Rapids three games to none in the other Western Conference Series
- After falling in game one, the Hershey Bears, with a bunch of former Condors connections, have a 2-1 series lead
FIELD TRIP DAY – LOWER BOWL SOLD OUT LAST YEAR – BOOK NOW!
Everyone’s favorite field trip, the Condors annual Field Trip Educational Day, will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Commit your school or class today by calling 324-PUCK (7825). The day includes educational themed games, a take-home booklet, a nutritious lunch, and plenty of fun for all ages! Don’t wait until school starts up in the fall to book your classroom or school today!
