BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 The Bakersfield Condors begin the 2026-27 AHL season this weekend in Henderson, Nevada, and captain Seth Griffith is back for his seventh season in Condorstown.<\/p>\n
Griffith has seen plenty during his time in Bakersfield. He has served as captain, helped develop younger players and watched teammates make their way up to the Edmonton Oilers.<\/p>\n
But there is still one thing he hasn’t accomplished in Bakersfield: winning a Calder Cup.<\/p>\n
\u201cI haven’t won a Calder Cup,\u201d Griffith said. \u201cYou see the Marlies do it last year and you see how much fun they had celebrating and really becoming a team. I think that’s what it’s all about.\u201d<\/p>\n
For Griffith, the pursuit of a championship is about more than just the veterans on the roster. He believes creating a winning culture can help the entire organization, particularly the younger players working toward an opportunity in Edmonton.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the older guys here, we try to instill work ethic every day and just professional habits so that when they do get their chance in Edmonton, it’s not out of the blue for them,\u201d Griffith said. \u201cWe try to essentially run it like an NHL dressing room down here.\u201d<\/p>\n
That can be challenging in the AHL, where injuries and call-ups can mean a constantly changing lineup.<\/p>\n
The Condors used nearly 40 players last season, according to Griffith, making it important for everyone in the locker room to understand their role.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need every man on board,\u201d he said. \u201cJust trying to create a role for everyone. Everyone’s got to feel important.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Condors will begin this season with four consecutive road games, starting with a pair against Henderson on Oct. 3 and 4.<\/p>\n
Griffith says the team will have to find a way to earn points away from home before returning to Bakersfield.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe’ve got to get greasy on the road here to start,\u201d Griffith said. \u201cHopefully we can just come back to Condorstown after those four games and put on a show.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the 31-year-old veteran and longtime captain, another season means another opportunity. He currently is the team leader in:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Most Career Points<\/p>\n
\u2022 Most Career Goals<\/p>\n
\u2022 Most Career Assists<\/p>\n
\u2022 Most Career Games Played<\/p>\n
\u2022 Most Goals in a Single Season (30 goals, set during the 2021\u201322 season)<\/p>\n
Additionally, he holds the distinction of leading the team in scoring for five consecutive seasons.<\/p>\n
And after seven seasons in Bakersfield, Griffith is still chasing the one accomplishment that has eluded him: a Calder Cup championship.<\/p>\n
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