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Hockey season is here.<\/p>\n
One week prior to their season opener at the Rabobank Arena, The Bakersfield Condors have concluded their pre-season series at home against the San Jose Barracudas on October 3,<\/span>\u00a02015. To the condors, it was an eye opening experience as athletes on a semi-professional level showed their skills to the fans that have been anticipating the return of hockey.<\/p>\n Staying focused<\/p><\/div>\n The stars came out on Friday night as the players consisting of a predominantly American Hockey League roster took to the ice and gave the spectators a sneak peak of what to expect from a rebuilt team. Although the Condors offense was dominant over the Barracudas, the star of the game was goaltender Laurent Brossoit. Two seasons ago Brossoit was the goal tender for the Bakersfield Condors, so his return to the net showed the fans that his quick reflexes allowed him to deflect and recover the puck.<\/p>\n Shaved ice<\/p><\/div>\n Superior athleticism defines what the Condors displayed Friday night as they maintained a well-coordinated offense behind the San Jose defensive line. Pucks flew and tempers arose, but there is no denying that the Condors and Barracudas fought vigorously for possession of the puck. The impact from the players\u2019 body checking each other caused the protective glass to shake and sent a thunderous echo around the arena.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/a>