From ‘Bako’ to ‘Bingo’, Snetsinger heads back to the AHL

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Bakersfield Condors, ECHL affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, announced today that LW Brad Snetsinger has been loaned to the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League.

Snetsinger, 23, currently leads all Condors with 44 points, shares the team lead in assists (28), and is tied with RW Pascal Morency for second on the team with 16 goals. He joined the Condors in late December after starting the season with the Brad SnetsingerUtah Grizzlies. Snetsinger earned ECHL Player of the Week honors for Nov. 8 – 14 while with Utah in which he scored 4 goals and 2 assists in three games, all against the Condors. Snetsinger notched 6 assists last weekend when Bakersfield hosted the Ontario Reign, and has 9 points (2g-7a) in 10 games this month.

In each of his three year professional career, Snetsinger has spent time in the AHL. He made his pro debut with the Lowell Devils in 2008-09, scoring a goal in 8 games before being reassigned to Trenton. He was back with Lowell last season, where he scored 18 points, on 5 goals and 13 assists, in 57 games. While with Lowell in 2008-09, he played for current Binghamton head coach Kurt Kleinendorst.

In his professional career, Snetsinger has scored 112 points (43g,69a) in 166 games. The Ajax, Ontario, native has produced nearly a point-per-game during his ECHL time, with 93 points (37g,56a) in 101 games.

What Marty says:

“We’re happy for Brad to get a chance to play at the next level. We wish him success and hope he does well.”

Upcoming Schedule:

The Stockton Thunder come to Rabobank Arena this Friday and Saturday. On Friday, the ZOOperstars will be in town with LeBronco James, Whale Gretzky, and more as they perform during intermission and entertain kids of all ages! Doors open at 6 p.m., the puck drops at 7 p.m.

Saturday’s game features trading card giveaway for the first 3,000 fans, sponsored by 29 Eyewitness News, 1410 KERI and DMW Industries. Doors open at 11 a.m., the puck drops at noon.

Visit http://bakersfieldcondors.com/web/category/schedule/ for more information and the Condors promotional schedule.

Get Tickets:

Group tickets are a great way to add to your Condors experience! All you need is 20 family, friends and coworkers to get discounted tickets starting at just $7. Groups get a P.A. Announcement as well as prizes for each group. All members of Lower Level groups also get a Condors hat.

Individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and the Rabobank Arena Box Office. Box Office hours are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, with extended hours on game and event days. You can also call Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or visit them online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket packages start at just $28! Call the Condors office at 324-PUCK(7825) or go online to www.bakersfieldcondors.com for more information.