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Patchboy talks hockey songs on channel 29 and don't forget the Hockeython! - By N.L. Belardes

I woke this morning talking to Flower on the Dale over the phone who said, "They're talking about your hockey songs on TV."

"Whoah!"

I turned on the television and there was Patchboy(scroll to end of article to see Patchboy and Boo Berry) talking about hockey songs, Condors, and the upcoming 27 hour hockeython to battle cancer...

Read the Condor's Press Release and get your tickets to the games for December 30th and 31st. Hey thanks, Patchboy!


National Christian Recording Artist to Perform this Friday; Legends Game on Saturday
Condors to Ring in New Year with 27 Hours of Hockey to Fight Cancer


The Bakersfield Condors will ring in the new year by holding the 2nd Annual Faith & Family Night this Friday, and the 2nd Annual Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon this Saturday.

The Condors will take on the Fresno Falcons Friday, December 30th, at 7pm at the Rabobank Arena. National Christian recording artist Paul Wright will perform during the 2nd intermission and hold an hour-long concert after the game, sponsored by Telemundo 11, KDUV 100.1 and Island Styles. Paul Wright is known for his hit song “Take This Life,” which landed him on the Air-1 Top 10 charts. Friday is also Sierra Mist Discount Night, fans can receive $2 off any ticket by presenting the Sierra Mist two-liter neckringer coupon found at all Albertson’s and Rite Aid stores while supplies last.

Friday’s game against the Fresno Falcons will also kick off the Condors Fighting Cancer Hockey-Thon. The Hockey-Thon will raise money for Link to Life in the battle against breast cancer. Last year $23,872 was raised during the event. The puck will drop at 11:59pm for the first game at the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center located at 1325 Q Street. Teams will play throughout the night and the day of the 31st.

At 5pm on December 31st, the Hockey-Thon will move to the Rabobank Arena for the Legends Game featuring former Condors Kevin Barrett, Jamie Cooke, Steve Dowhy, Daniel Kim, Brian McCarthy, Glen Mears, Al Murphy, Paul Rosebush and Assistant Head Coach and former NHLer Mark Pederson, Iraq war veteran Chris Jackson, Jeff Fisher from the Fresno State hockey team, as well as other local celebrities. Admission to the Legends game is free with a ticket to Saturday’s Condors game. Doors will open at 4:45pm to accommodate the Legends Game. Jerseys worn during the Legends game will be auctioned off during the Condors game that night to assist with the money raising effort for Link to Life.

The Condors will face off against the Stockton Thunder on Saturday, December 31st. Saturday’s game, sponsored by Bright House Networks and KUZZ 107.9, will conclude 27 straight hours of hockey. Immediately following the game, the Condors will hold a special New Year’s Eve Kids Countdown, complete with a ball dropping ceremony and party favors, for our younger fans who have an early bedtime.

Fatt Katt and the Vonzippers will perform outside on the Centennial Plaza at 6pm and inside the arena during the first intermission. The band will perform their “Condors Fight Song” and “Let’s Go Score a Goal” from the Growing Up Fighting: Bakersfield Hockey Vol. 1 compilation album.

After the game on Friday, forward Joel Irving and defenseman Reagan Leslie will be signing autographs at the Holiday Inn Select Autograph Booth. Forwards Scott Borders and Nick Economakos will be signing autographs after the game on Saturday.

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