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YEAR IN REVIEW: Dillon Simpson

“Overall, I think Dillon Simpson was our most consistent d-man all year long,” Condors Head Coach Gerry Fleming. The above quote was from a year-end interview with the Condors bench boss heaping high praise on the team’s second-year blueliner. And rightfully so. An Edmonton native, Simpson began the season injured, but did not let it […]

HOLTY’S BLOG: Welcome Tucson ________?

I have three gripes with fan behavior during hockey games. Actually, it’s more “I don’t understand why people do this.” These were all in full display this week during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 1) Yelling “shoot” during a power play. Andrew Ference had a great bit on this. 2) Boo’ing the ref for obvious calls […]

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 […]

McDavid signed jersey auction

CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors have put the signed Condors practice jersey of NHL Calder Memorial Trophy Finalist (Rookie of the Year) and the 2015 #1 overall draft pickConnor McDavid online for auction. Proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through the Condors Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, and your purchase is tax deductible. […]

HOLTY’S BLOG: Location, Location, (Re)Location

First off, let me begin by saying that working in minor league sports is not a tremendously secure career path. Well over 100 teams in minor league hockey alone at the AA level or higher have folded since the Condors came into existence 18 years ago. It’s not easy. In most cases, it’s a losing […]

Los Condors jersey auction

CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors have put eight game Los Condors jerseys online for auction thru Cinco de Mayo (May 5). Click any of the players below to place your bid on their one-of-a-kind jersey. The auction is run by the Condors Community Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, and your purchases are tax deductible. Proceeds from […]

NEED TO KNOW: Bear and Bears

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. Here we go… RYAN HAMILTON RE-SIGNS FOR TWO SEASONS Condors captain Ryan Hamilton re-signed in Bakersfield to an AHL deal for two seasons. He was on hand for the announcement […]