Freeman named ECHL’s Rookie of the Month

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The ECHL announced today that Bakersfield Condors forward Scott Freeman is the Reebok Hockey ECHL Rookie of the Month for October.

Freeman, 23, recorded at least a point in each of the first six games of the season, amassing six goals and 10 points, both tops in the league during October. He racked up four multiple point games during the month, including a pair of multi-goal games.

Among his early season highlights, the Clarkson University grad scored twice in a 5-3 win against Idaho last Friday. He notched the game winning goal and also added a shorthanded penalty shot goal on the night, the first successful penalty shot for the Condors since November, 2004.

The Whitby, Ontario, native was acquired during training camp along with D Matt Campanale from the Chicago Express to complete the trade for Bobby Robins during the off-season. He has picked up in November where he left off, recording three points (1g, 2a) in last night’s 4-0 win in Alaska.

Freeman becomes the first Condors player to win Rookie of the Month honors since Yutaka Fukufuji in January, 2005. Connor James also won Rookie of the Month honors that season in October, and the trio stand as the only three Condors in team history to take such honors.

Coat Collection, $11,111 cash giveaway and Navy SEAL jerseys
The Condors return home next week to host the Idaho Steelheads on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10-12. Thursday is the annual Project Warm Families Coat Collection Night, sponsored by 98.5 The Fox and Goodwill Industries. Anyone who donates a coat can get into the game for just $1. Friday night, celebrate 11/11/11 – if the Condors score with 11:11 on the clock, one lucky fan will win $11,111.11, sponsored by Bright House Networks, 101.5 KGFM and Aviator Casino. On Saturday the Condors will honor veterans and the military with 9/11-Navy SEAL Team 6 Jersey Off Our Backs, sponsored by ABC23, KUZZ and American Business Machines.

Get Tickets:
Bakersfield continues their current road trip in Alaska with a Friday night contest on Nov. 4 at 8:15 p.m. PT. Catch all the action on Fox Sports Radio 970 AM, www.foxsports970am.com, or on the iheartradio app on your smartphone.

Ticket packages, starting as low as $48, are on sale now by calling the Condors front office. Special group rates are available for just a minimum of 10 people (advanced purchase required). Reserve your group or party today by calling 324-PUCK (7825).

Individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena box office by calling 1-800-745-3000. Box office hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday thru Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays with extended hours on game days. For more information on ticket packages, exciting promotions, and to sign up for the Kids Club for just $10, visit the online home of the Condors,

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