NEED TO KNOW: EDITION 7
CONDORSTOWN, Calif. – What’s happening in Condorstown this week? A big add to the coaching staff was made, a baby was born, and a member of the 2017-18 Condors was signed.
MANSON JOINS COACHING STAFF ALONG WITH HOULE
- The Condors unveiled Dave Manson as an assistant coach along with J-F Houle on Jay Woodcroft’s staff today
- Manson comes to the Condors from the Prince Albert Raiders of the Western Hockey League where he helped develop first round NHL draft picks Leon Draisaitl and Josh Morrissey
- He played 16 seasons in the NHL for seven teams and his 2,792 penalty minutes ranks 13th on the NHL all-time penalty minutes list
- Click here to see a particular tilt from his days with the Edmonton Oilers
- Houle enters his fifth season in Bakersfield and his fourth as an assistant coach
OILERS INK KEEGAN LOWE TO TWO-YEAR NHL DEAL
- D Keegan Lowe signed a two-year, NHL contract with the Oilers on Sunday
- The Edmonton, Alberta native had 14 points (2g-12a) in 52 games with the Condors last season and played two games with Edmonton
- Click here to watch his end of season media availability discussing his first season in the Oilers organization
- Stay alert all offseason long to player transactions by bookmarking the player tracker
MALONE WELCOMES BABY BANKS
- Brad Malone welcomed his first child to the world on May 17 with the birth of son, Banks
- Mom, Dad and baby are doing great; the Teddy Bear Toss goal scorer is under contract next season with the Oilers
GROUP COMMITMENTS ARE BEING SECURED FOR BEST DATES THIS SEASON
- Group commitments are being taken for the upcoming 2018-19 season
- Special group experiences include a fan-player tunnel, sit in the penalty box, on-ice picture, performances and more
- To reserve your group and ensure you secure the best dates that fit your schedule, call 324-PUCK (7825) to speak with a Condors representative today
GAME 4 OF THE STANLEY CUP FINAL IS TONIGHT
- Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final is tonight at 5 p.m. PT on NBC as the Washington Capitals hold a 2 games to 1 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights
- In the American Hockey League, the Calder Cup Finals shift to Cedar Park for Game 3 on Tuesday as the Texas Stars evened the best-of-7 at one game apiece in Toronto on Saturday
- In the ECHL, the Florida Everblades can take home the Kelly Cup on Wednesday as they lead the best-of-7, 3 games to 2, over the home-standing Colorado Eagles.