Sports stats

ECHL Colorado Eagles

Eagles Reign on Ontario's Parade, 4-3

April 23, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Colorado Eagles vs. Ontario Reign
Colorado Eagles vs. Ontario Reign
(Colorado Eagles, Credit: Standout Imagery)

Eagles Reign on Ontario's Parade, 4-3 LOVELAND, Colo. -The Colorado Eagles (2-2-0-0) showed strong resolve, coming back from a goal down in the second to even the series against the Ontario Reign (2-2-0-0), 5-1, Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center.

For the second straight game, Colorado started the scoring. Forward Kyle Kraemer curled around the net, feeding linemate Trent Daavettila in front of a wide-open net, putting the Eagles up 1-0 2:12 into the first period. Unlike Game Three, the Eagles built on their lead. With 8:56 remaining in the first, forward Chris Knowlton attempted a wrap-around, but found linemate Vitalijs Pavlovs instead, who squeezed his second goal in consecutive games past Ontario netminder Jussi Olkinuora, putting the Eagles ahead 2-0. With just five seconds remaining, Ontario forward Judd Blackwater scrapped in the crease before shoving home the Reign's first goal, pulling Ontario within one, 2-1.

After 10 minutes had elapsed in the second frame, Blackwater struck again, this time on the power play, firing a one-timer past Eagles goaltender Clarke Saunders to tie the game at two. Three minutes and 45 seconds later, Reign forward Gary Nunn sniped the Reign into a 3-2 lead, however it wouldn't last. Eagles forward Trent Daavettila patiently maneuvered around the slot, before tossing the puck into a wide-open net, evening the game once again at three goals apiece.

Eagles forward Brock Nixon continued his trend of scoring big goals when he netted a rebound with 5:21 remaining in the game. The Reign mounted a furious rush in the final 20 seconds, but the Eagles were equal to the test.

Saunders stopped 22 of 25 shots on the night, helping the Eagles even the First-Round series at two games apiece. Game Five will be played in Colorado on Friday at 7:05 PM.

Tickets to all Colorado Eagles home games are on sale and start at just $16 per seat. Contact the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468) or visitwww.ComcastTix.com to reserve your seats today and be part of the action!

Check out the Colorado Eagles Statistics




Images from this story

Colorado Eagles Game Recap
Colorado Eagles Game Recap
 Colorado Eagles vs. Ontario Reign
Colorado Eagles vs. Ontario Reign
(Standout Imagery)		  



ECHL Stories from April 23, 2015


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Colorado Eagles Stories



Sports Statistics from the Stats Crew
OurSports Central