Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors
March 28, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario Reign at Bakersfield Condors
Reign Game - 66 | Reign Away Game - 33 | ECHL Game - 691
Arena: Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield, Calif.
Date: Saturday, Mar. 28, 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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TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (38-18-4-5) conclude their two-game road trip against the Bakersfield Condors (24-34-3-5). Ontario has a 6-2-1-2 record against Bakersfield this season, and has won the last five consecutive matches against the Condors, outscoring the team by a 20-8 margin. Ontario is 46-27-10 all-time against Bakersfield since the two clubs began competition against each other in 2008-09.
SHEEN CAN PASS KRAEMER FOR GAMES PLAYED RECORD:
Alternate captain Everett Sheen is poised to dress in his 217th game in a Reign uniform tonight, which will allow him to pass 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.
CLIMBING ECHL COACHING WINS LADDER:
Jason Christie is only two wins back from tying John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03) for second all-time in ECHL head coaching wins with 480.
OLKINUORA ONE WIN AWAY FROM HISTORY:
With 36 career wins in a Reign uniform, Jussi Olkinuora's next victory will give him sole possession of first place of the club's career wins record, currently shared with Chris Carrozzi, who suited up with the Reign from 2011-13.
Career Wins by a Reign Goaltender :
36 - Chris Carrozzi
36 - Jussi Olkinuora
32 - J.F. Berube
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
04/01 - ONT vs BAK
04/03 - ONT vs BAK
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jeff May - 1 point from 100 career pro points
- Judd Blackwater - 2-game goal streak (5g)
- Garry Nunn - 2-game assist streak (5a)
- David Rutherford - 2-game point streak (2g-2a)
- Matt Register - 2-game point streak (1g-1a)
- Nolan Julseth-White - 2-game assist streak (2a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 2-0-0-0
Last 5 games: 4-1-0-0
Last 10 games: 8-2-0-0
In Mar: 8-3-1-0
Home: 20-9-2-2
Away: 18-9-2-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 37-17-4-5
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 38-18-4-5
Power-play: 45/254 (17.7%)
Penalty kill: 49/285 (82.8)
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 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.
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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