Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors
March 27, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors
Reign Game - 65 | Reign Away Game - 32 | ECHL Game - 681
Arena: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield, Calif.
Date: Friday, Mar. 27, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (PDT)
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TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (37-18-4-5) hit the road for a two-game road trip against the Bakersfield Condors (24-33-3-5). Ontario has a 5-2-1-2 record against Bakersfield this season, but has won the last four consecutive matches against the Condors, outscoring the team by a 15-7 margin. Ontario is 45-27-10 all-time against Bakersfield since the two clubs began competition against each other in 2008-09.
SHEEN SET TO TIE CLUB GAMES PLAYED RECORD:
Alternate captain Everett Sheen is poised to dress in his 216th game in a Reign uniform tonight, which will tie him with Kyle Kraemer for the most regular season games played in team history. The College of the Holy Cross alumnus began his career with the Reign in a trade with the Reading Royals midway through the 2011-12 season, and along with captain Derek Couture is the longest-tenured active player on the current roster.
KITSYN CONTINUES GOAL-SCORING TREND:
Forward Maxim Kitsyn's second period goal on Wednesday extended goal-scoring streak to five games (6g). The former LA Kings draft pick has been on a tear since returning from the Manchester Monarchs earlier in the month.
CHRISTIE CLIMBING ECHL COACHING WINS LADDER:
Jason Christie's next victory behind the bench will give him sole possession of third all-time in ECHL coaching wins with 478, moving him ahead of his tie with Jeff Pyle (Mobile, 1998-02; Gwinnett, 2003-11; Evansville, 2013-14), and will also put him only two wins back from tying John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03) for second all-time with 480.
OLKINUORA TWO WINS AWAY FROM HISTORY:
With 35 career wins in a Reign uniform, Jussi Olkinuora's next two victories will give him sole possession of first place of the club's career wins record, currently held by Chris Carrozzi, who suited up with the Reign from 2011-13.
Career Wins by a Reign Goaltender :
36 - Chris Carrozzi
35 - Jussi Olkinuora
32 - J.F. Berube
2015 KELLY CUP PLAYOFFS UPDATE:
Ontario can clinch a berth in the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs tonight if Ontario wins AND the Utah Grizzlies lose to the Idaho Steelheads.
14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD
10/26 - ONT vs BAK L, 0-3
10/28 - ONT at BAK L, 2-3
11/01 - ONT at BAK L, 3-4 SO
11/02 - ONT vs BAK W, 3-1
12/10 - ONT vs BAK L, 2-3 OT
12/11 - ONT at BAK L, 2-3 SO
01/03 - ONT at BAK W, 4-3
01/07 - ONT vs BAK W, 5-1
01/14 - ONT vs BAK W, 3-2 SO
01/27 - ONT at BAK W, 3-1
03/27 - ONT at BAK
03/28 - ONT at BAK
04/01 - ONT vs BAK
04/03 - ONT vs BAK
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jeff May - 1 point from 100 career pro points
- Matt Register - 1 point from 100 career Reign points
- Maxim Kitsyn - 5-game point streak (6g-2a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 1-0-0-0
Last 5 games: 4-1-0-0
Last 10 games: 7-2-1-0
In Mar: 7-3-1-0
Home: 20-9-2-2
Away: 17-9-2-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 36-17-4-5
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 37-18-4-5
Power-play: 44/251 (17.5%)
Penalty kill: 49/282 (82.6)
RECENT MOVES:
03/25 - ADD Bigos (activated from reserve)
03/25 - ADD Kopitar (activated from injured reserve)
03/25 - DEL May (placed on reserve)
03/22 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)
03/22 - DEL Fiddler (placed on reserve)
03/20 - ADD D. Brown (activated from reserve)
03/20 - DEL Bigos (placed on reserve)
03/19 - DEL Cannata (reassigned to Utica [AHL] by Vancouver [NHL])
03/17 - ADD A. Brown (activated from reserve)
03/17 - ADD Kitsyn (reassigned from Manchester [AHL] by Los Angeles [NHL])
03/17 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)
03/16 - DEL Czarnik (Loaned to Norfolk [AHL])
NEXT GAME:
The Reign remain in Bakersfield to face the Condors on Saturday, Mar. 28 at 7 p.m.
Reign Drops :
The Reign return home to Citizens Business Bank Arena to host the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday, Apr. 1 at 7 p.m. for a Mountain Mike's Pizza 2-for-1 Wednesday. Stop by your local Mountain Mike's Pizza to pick up your 2-for-1 ticket vouchers with any purchase. Click here for a list of participating locations.
Immediately following the game against the Condors, fans can meet the Reign players at the Post-Game Player Party at Boston's Restaurant in Fontana, located at 16927 Sierra Lakes Pkwy off the 210 Fwy and Sierra. Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food purchase that night!
Become a Reign Season Ticket Member today! Season tickets for the 2015-16 season - Ontario's first as a member of the American Hockey League and the primary developmental affiliate of the LA Kings - are on sale now. All Season Ticket Members also receive free parking, ticket exchange, account manager access, an invitation to an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, guaranteed giveaways (one per account) and more.
Season ticket packages start as low as $340, and include payment options for your convenience. For more information on Reign season tickets - along with a comprehensive list of Season Ticket Member benefits - please call 909-941-PUCK (7825) to select and purchase your 2015-16 season seats today!
Visit us at ontarioreign.com, follow the team @OntarioReign and visit ontarioreign.com/ahl for additional information. And be sure to listen to all home games and select road matches for free via Spreaker.
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