2012 Stanley Cup Champion Joins Reign
Published on November 20, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, defending Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, announce the signing of LA Kings Stanley Cup Champion left wing Kyle Clifford.
Clifford, 21, joins the Reign after spending the 2011-12 season with the Los Angeles Kings. He appeared in 85 games and recorded 12 points (5g, 7a) and 123 penalty minutes with the Kings. During their playoff run he skated in three games.
A native of Ayr, Ontario, Clifford made his professional debut with the Manchester Monarchs during the 2009-10 post-season. He played in seven games and recorded two assists. He made his NHL debut with the Kings in 2010-11 playing in 76 games. He posted 14 points (7g, 7a) and 141 penalty minutes. He played six games in the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs and earned 5 points (3g, 2a).
The 6-foot-1, 200-pound left wing will bring size and toughness to the Reign in addition to two seasons of NHL experience. In his rookie season, Clifford ranked first in penalty minutes for the Kings and second in the NHL for rookies with 141. He also came in fourth on the team for hits with 138.
Clifford was a Kings second round draft pick, 35th overall, in 2009.
From 2007-10 the left winger played at the major junior level with the Barrie Colts. While with the Colts he recorded 100 points (45g, 55a) and 327 penalty minutes in 184 games. In his final year with the Colts, Clifford helped them advance to the OHL Championship Finals before falling to the Windsor Spitfires. After being eliminated he played with the Monarchs (AHL) and help them advance to the AHL's Eastern Conference Finals.
Reign Drops:
The Reign are on the road again with stops in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 23 at 7:15 p.m., and Bakersfield, Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7:00 p.m. They will return home for State Farm's 2-for-1 Wednesday game on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7:00 p.m. when the Reign will take on the Orlando Solar Bears for the first time in team history. You won't want to miss this game as this is their only meeting this season. To make the most of the night stop by your local State Farm agency to pick up your 2-for-1 vouchers and bring an extra friend.
With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan a group outing. There are still some games available for holiday party bookings so call one of our ticket representatives at 909-941-PUCK (7825) to book yours today as space is limited. While preparing for the holidays, don't forget the Reign's great Holiday Packs with a ticket to four games, free parking, a 1-hour GameWorks play card all starting at just $35! Click here to order your Holiday Packs now.
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