Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Bakersfield Condors
April 1, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Bakersfield Condors at Ontario Reign
Reign Game - 67 | Reign Home Game - 34 | ECHL Game - 706
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (PDT)
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Listen: Spreaker - Pre-game show starts at 6:45 p.m.
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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!
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (38-18-4-5) return home to host the Bakersfield Condors (24-34-3-5). Ontario has a 7-2-1-2 record against Bakersfield this season, and has won the last six consecutive encounters against the Condors, outscoring the team by a 26-11 margin. Ontario is 47-27-10 all-time against Bakersfield since the two clubs began competition against each other in 2008-09.
FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS:
After missing 36 games on injured reserve from late November through early March, rookie defenseman broke out in a big way on Saturday against the Condors. The bruising blueliner scored two goals and an assist for a career-high three points, and also posted a season-best +4, and dropped the gloves in the third period for his first pro Gordie Howe hat trick.
CHRISTIE IN REACH OF ECHL WIN #480:
Jason Christie's next win will tie him with John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03) for second all-time in ECHL head coaching wins with 480.
BLACKWATER APPROACHING CLUB SINGLE-SEASON GOALS MARK:
Judd Blackwater's goal on Saturday against the Condors put the Reign forward in some rarefied air, as he became only the fourth skater in club history to reach the 30-goal plateau in a single campaign, after Kyle Kraemer (30; 2012-13), Colton Yellow Horn (36; 2012-13) and Greg Hogeboom (32; 2009-10). With six games remaining, and riding a three-game streak during which he has posted six goals, he is only another six goals away from tying the single-season club record of 36 set by his good friend Yellow Horn in 2012-13.
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 W, 5-1
03/28 - ONT at BAK W, 6-3
04/01 - ONT vs BAK
04/03 - ONT vs BAK
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jeff May - 1 point from 100 career pro points
- Judd Blackwater - 3-game goal streak (6g)
- Garry Nunn - 3-game assist streak (6a)
- Nolan Julseth-White - 3-game assist streak (3a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 3-0-0-0
Last 5 games: 4-1-0-0
Last 10 games: 8-2-0-0
In Mar: 9-3-1-0
Home: 20-9-2-2
Away: 19-9-2-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 38-17-4-5
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 39-18-4-5
Power-play: 45/257 (17.5%)
Penalty kill: 50/292 (82.9)
RECENT MOVES:
03/27 - ADD Carzo (returned from Norfolk [AHL])
03/27 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)
03/27 - DEL Fiddler (placed on 21-day IR)
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)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Bakersfield Condors on Friday, Apr. 3 at 7 p.m.
Reign Drops :
The Reign take on the Condors on Friday, Apr. 3 on a New York Grill Fan Friday. The New York Grill, located at 950 Ontario Mills Drive, invites all Reign fans to come before and/or after all Friday night games. They will stay open late on Friday game nights and provide special "Reign" promotions.
Ontario closes out its regular season home schedule with Fan Appreciation Night on Saturday, Apr. 4 at 6 p.m. against the Stockton Thunder. Every fan in attendance will receive a free Reign mini-pennant, compliments of Cagles Appliances, and 25 lucky fans will win the opportunity to receive a signed jersey from a Reign player.
Don't forget: Reign tickets for the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs go on sale Friday, Apr. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office and AXS.com. For more information on Ontario Reign playoff tickets call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit ontarioreign.com for ticket availability.
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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