CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors, owned by the Edmonton Oilers, announced the initial training camp roster featuring 33 players for their inaugural American Hockey League (AHL) season.
Training camp begins today for the Condors with a team practice from 10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and media availability at 12:35 p.m. All practices will be held at Rabobank Arena and are closed to the public, with the exception of an open-to-the-public practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.
DEFENSE (9)
Ben Betker (NHL – Edmonton)
Tim Daly (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
Brad Hunt (NHL – Edmonton)
Joey LaLeggia (NHL – Edmonton)
Joe Marciano (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
David Musil (NHL – Edmonton)
Jordan Oesterle (NHL – Edmonton)
Nick Pageau (AHL – Bakersfield)
Charles-Olivier Roussel (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
FORWARDS (21)
C Greg Chase (NHL – Edmonton)
C Josh Currie (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
LW Braden Christoffer (AHL – Bakersfield)
RW Matthew Ford (AHL – Bakersfield)
LW Ryan Hamilton (NHL – Edmonton)
LW Kale Kessy (NHL – Edmonton)
LW Jujhar Khaira (NHL – Edmonton)
LW Jonathan Lessard (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
C Alexis Loiseau (AHL – Bakersfield)
C Philip McRae (AHL – Bakersfield)
RW Andrew Miller (NHL – Edmonton)
C Michael Pelech (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
RW Tyler Pitlick (NHL – Edmonton)
RW Kyle Platzer (NHL – Edmonton)
RW Alexandre Ranger (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
C Connor Rankin (AHL – Bakersfield)
LW Marc-Olivier Roy (AHL – Bakersfield)
C Steven Whitney (ECHL – Norfolk // AHL tryout)
LW Josh Winquist (AHL – Bakersfield)
C Bogdan Yakimov (NHL – Edmonton)
LW Daniil Zharkov (AHL tryout)
NOTE: not all players on this roster have arrived to training camp, but will be doing so over the course of the next few days
BECOME A CONDORS MEMBER; SAVE MONEY AND HAVE EVEN MORE FUN
Join the Condors on their historic move to the American Hockey League in 2015-16. Become a ticket member and enjoy all of the great benefits by contacting the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) orclick here for more information. Single-game tickets for Opening Weekend are on sale now at Axs.com or by clicking here.
MEET THE NEW TEAM – OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 29 AND 30 from 3-7 P.M.
Fans have not one, but TWO opportunities to meet the new Condors next Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29 and 30 from 3-7 p.m. at Rabobank Arena. Enter at the back security entrance of Rabobank Arena. Those with accessibility needs can be dropped off down the loading dock, but may not park there. Members can pick up their ticket books, grab their gifts, tour the newly renovated Condors locker room, meet the players and more. Not a member? Sign up at the event. Admission is free with the donation of two canned food items to benefit Greenfield Family Resource Center.
OIL DROP SUPERHERO VOTING THROUGH OCT. 3
The final eight names have been revealed for the Condors new Oil Drop Superhero mascot, joining Colonel Claw’d and Baby Cal, this season. Head to the all-new www.BakersfieldCondors.com and vote in the poll now to choose your favorite name. Voting ends Oct. 3.
CONDORS CAMP: Braden Christoffer