The beginning of 2017 is shaping up to be a busy week for NHL legend Wayne Gretzky.
The Bakersfield Condors announced on November 29 that Gretzky and Luc Robitaille will serve as captains of the two NHL Alumni - Celebrity teams for an Outdoor Game on Friday, January 6 at Bakersfield College's Memorial Stadium.
More NHL alumni and celebrities will be announced in the lead-up to the first day of Winterfest, Wednesday, December 21.
It comes the night before the Three-Way Chevrolet Condorstown Outdoor Classic presented by Mission Bank on Saturday, January 7 at 6 p.m. featuring the Condors and the Ontario Reign, AHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings.
The NHL Alumni-Celebrity Game is included with a purchase of an Outdoor Classic ticket.
Gretzky will also take the ice for the St. Louis Blues alumni team in the 2017 NHL Winter Classic against Chicago Blackhawks alumni.
To purchase tickets for the Three-Way Chevrolet Condorstown Outdoor Classic presented by Mission Bank, which includes admission to the NHL Alumni - Celebrity Outdoor Game, click here or call the Condors front office at 324-PUCK (7825).