The Winnipeg Jets take on the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last night's game in the Alberta Capital. The 6-3 loss by Winnipeg gives them a record of 35-25-2 on the season and 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Edmonton now has a record of 34-21-8 on the season and 4-3-3 in their last ten games. Will the Jets even bother to show up tonight, or will it be all Connor McJesus and his disciples. Will @sipowicz ever post another one of his sarcastic remarks on HFJets or will someone else have to take his place and pick up the slack? These questions could possibly be forgotten by the time the puck drops...
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Upon Spanish arrival, present-day Bakersfield was inhabited by the Yowlumne, a Yokuts people. Yowlumne accounts indicate that the village of Woilu was situated in the bounds of the present city. The Yokuts of the region lived in lodges along the branches of the Kern River delta and hunted antelope, tule elk, deer, bear, fish, and game birds. Given the remoteness and inaccessibility of the region, the Yokuts remained largely isolated from further contact until after the Mexican War of Independence, when Mexican settlers began to migrate to the area. Following the discovery of gold in California in 1848, settlers flooded into the San Joaquin Valley.
In 1851, gold was discovered along the Kern River in the southern Sierra Nevada, and in 1865, oil was discovered in the valley. The Bakersfield area, once a tule reed-covered marshland, was first known as Kern Island to the handful of pioneers, who built log cabins there in 1860. The area was subject to periodic flooding from the Kern River, which occupied what is now the downtown area, and experienced outbreaks of malaria. In 1861, disastrous floods swept away the original settlement founded in 1860 by the German-born Christian Bohna.
Among those attracted to the area by the California gold rush was Thomas Baker, a lawyer and former colonel in the militia of Ohio, his home state. Baker moved to the banks of the Kern River in 1863, at what became known as Baker’s Field, which became a stopover for travelers. By 1870, with a population of 600, what is now known as Bakersfield was becoming the principal town in Kern County.
In 1873, Bakersfield was officially incorporated as a city, and by 1874, it officially replaced the town of Havilah as the county seat. Alexander Mills was hired as the city marshal, a man one historian would describe as “… an old man by the time he became Marshal of Bakersfield, and he walked with a cane. But he was a Kentuckian, a handy man with a gun, and not lacking in initiative and resource when the mood moved him.” Businessmen and others began to resent Mills, who was cantankerous and high-handed in his treatment of them. Wanting to fire him but fearing reprisals, they came up with a scheme to disincorporate, effectively leaving him without an employer. According to local historian Gilbert Gia the city was also failing to collect the taxes it needed for services.
Bakersfield is the fifth-largest majority-Hispanic city in the United States, with 53% of its population being Hispanic in 2020.
Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield is a unique baseball stadium in the United States, as it is the only one that faces the west. Located in the heart of the city, the ballpark has been home to the Bakersfield Blaze, a minor league baseball team, since 1941. The stadium is known for its unique orientation, as the sun sets directly behind home plate, making for a beautiful backdrop for the game. The stadium also features a unique seating arrangement, with the majority of the seats facing the west, allowing fans to watch the sun set while they cheer on their team. Sam Lynn Ballpark is a one-of-a-kind stadium that offers a unique experience for baseball fans.
Bakersfield is home to a unique sound known as the Bakersfield sound, which has been credited to two of its long-term residents, Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. These two country music legends have had a huge influence on the music industry, and their sound has been embraced by many generations of fans. Additionally, the popular nu-metal band Korn was formed in Bakersfield in 1993, further cementing the city's place in music history.
The city of Bakersfield was dealt a devastating blow in 1952 when a massive earthquake and its aftershock struck the downtown area, leaving much of it in ruins and destroying most of the historic buildings. This event had a lasting impact on the city, leaving a lasting reminder of the power of nature.
Bakersfield is home to two of the largest carrot producing farms in the world. These farms, located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, are responsible for producing a significant portion of the carrots consumed in the United States. The farms use advanced farming techniques to ensure the highest quality carrots, and employ hundreds of local workers to help with the harvest. The carrots grown in Bakersfield are shipped all over the country, and are a major contributor to the local economy. Maybe I should ship the two pesky rabbits in my yard down there...
Bakersfield is home to the largest oil field in the state, the Midway-Sunset oil field, and is the most productive oil producing county in the entire state, Kern County. This oil field is located just outside of the city, and has been a major source of economic growth for the area. It has been estimated that the Midway-Sunset oil field has produced over 2 billion barrels of oil since its discovery in the early 1900s. This has helped to make Bakersfield a major hub for oil production in California, and has been a major contributor to the city's economy. Maybe that's why the Oilers have their farm team there...
Have faith Winnipeg fans, and pray McJesus loses his scoring touch... Go Jets Go!
Thanks to: 30 Incredible And Fun Facts About Bakersfield, California, United States - Tons Of Facts and 10 fun and interesting Bakersfield facts,
The Edmonton Oilers minor league affiliate is located somewhere on the...
Which brings us to another instalment of...
Upon Spanish arrival, present-day Bakersfield was inhabited by the Yowlumne, a Yokuts people. Yowlumne accounts indicate that the village of Woilu was situated in the bounds of the present city. The Yokuts of the region lived in lodges along the branches of the Kern River delta and hunted antelope, tule elk, deer, bear, fish, and game birds. Given the remoteness and inaccessibility of the region, the Yokuts remained largely isolated from further contact until after the Mexican War of Independence, when Mexican settlers began to migrate to the area. Following the discovery of gold in California in 1848, settlers flooded into the San Joaquin Valley.
In 1851, gold was discovered along the Kern River in the southern Sierra Nevada, and in 1865, oil was discovered in the valley. The Bakersfield area, once a tule reed-covered marshland, was first known as Kern Island to the handful of pioneers, who built log cabins there in 1860. The area was subject to periodic flooding from the Kern River, which occupied what is now the downtown area, and experienced outbreaks of malaria. In 1861, disastrous floods swept away the original settlement founded in 1860 by the German-born Christian Bohna.
Among those attracted to the area by the California gold rush was Thomas Baker, a lawyer and former colonel in the militia of Ohio, his home state. Baker moved to the banks of the Kern River in 1863, at what became known as Baker’s Field, which became a stopover for travelers. By 1870, with a population of 600, what is now known as Bakersfield was becoming the principal town in Kern County.
In 1873, Bakersfield was officially incorporated as a city, and by 1874, it officially replaced the town of Havilah as the county seat. Alexander Mills was hired as the city marshal, a man one historian would describe as “… an old man by the time he became Marshal of Bakersfield, and he walked with a cane. But he was a Kentuckian, a handy man with a gun, and not lacking in initiative and resource when the mood moved him.” Businessmen and others began to resent Mills, who was cantankerous and high-handed in his treatment of them. Wanting to fire him but fearing reprisals, they came up with a scheme to disincorporate, effectively leaving him without an employer. According to local historian Gilbert Gia the city was also failing to collect the taxes it needed for services.
Bakersfield is the fifth-largest majority-Hispanic city in the United States, with 53% of its population being Hispanic in 2020.
Sam Lynn Ballpark in Bakersfield is a unique baseball stadium in the United States, as it is the only one that faces the west. Located in the heart of the city, the ballpark has been home to the Bakersfield Blaze, a minor league baseball team, since 1941. The stadium is known for its unique orientation, as the sun sets directly behind home plate, making for a beautiful backdrop for the game. The stadium also features a unique seating arrangement, with the majority of the seats facing the west, allowing fans to watch the sun set while they cheer on their team. Sam Lynn Ballpark is a one-of-a-kind stadium that offers a unique experience for baseball fans.
Bakersfield is home to a unique sound known as the Bakersfield sound, which has been credited to two of its long-term residents, Merle Haggard and Buck Owens. These two country music legends have had a huge influence on the music industry, and their sound has been embraced by many generations of fans. Additionally, the popular nu-metal band Korn was formed in Bakersfield in 1993, further cementing the city's place in music history.
The city of Bakersfield was dealt a devastating blow in 1952 when a massive earthquake and its aftershock struck the downtown area, leaving much of it in ruins and destroying most of the historic buildings. This event had a lasting impact on the city, leaving a lasting reminder of the power of nature.
Bakersfield is home to two of the largest carrot producing farms in the world. These farms, located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, are responsible for producing a significant portion of the carrots consumed in the United States. The farms use advanced farming techniques to ensure the highest quality carrots, and employ hundreds of local workers to help with the harvest. The carrots grown in Bakersfield are shipped all over the country, and are a major contributor to the local economy. Maybe I should ship the two pesky rabbits in my yard down there...
Bakersfield is home to the largest oil field in the state, the Midway-Sunset oil field, and is the most productive oil producing county in the entire state, Kern County. This oil field is located just outside of the city, and has been a major source of economic growth for the area. It has been estimated that the Midway-Sunset oil field has produced over 2 billion barrels of oil since its discovery in the early 1900s. This has helped to make Bakersfield a major hub for oil production in California, and has been a major contributor to the city's economy. Maybe that's why the Oilers have their farm team there...
Have faith Winnipeg fans, and pray McJesus loses his scoring touch... Go Jets Go!
Thanks to: 30 Incredible And Fun Facts About Bakersfield, California, United States - Tons Of Facts and 10 fun and interesting Bakersfield facts,
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