ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Colorado Eagles

November 26, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Reign Game - 18| Reign Away Game - 13 | ECHL Game - 159

Arena: Budweiser Events Center, Loveland, Colorado

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014

Time: 6:05 p.m. (PST)

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TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (9-6-0-2) face the Colorado Eagles (9-4-0-0) in the first match between these two clubs this season. Ontario went 6-1-1-0 against Colorado in the 2013-14 season, and the Reign hold a lifetime 7-4-1-0 record against the Eagles at the Budweiser Events Center. The Eagles have played the fewest games of any Pacific Division team, but currently hold third place seeding in the division, and currently have more wins over their last ten games than any other team in the division.

ROAD TRIP WORKING FOR ROACH:"¨

Defenseman Alex Roach has performed well over the first six games of the recent road trip. The primary defensive blueliner recorded a career-high three assists on Thursday and is +3 over the length of the road trip.

SPURGEON STREAKING:"¨

After receiving credit for the opening power-play goal on Thursday, Tyler Spurgeon is in the midst of a three-game point streak (1g-2a). His return to the lineup has been a welcome addition after missing several games in October and November, including all five home games played thus far.

SPECIAL TEAMS THRIVING: "¨

Since the beginning of the season-high nine-game road trip, Ontario has only surrendered one goal on sixteen shorthanded chances for a 93.8 percent penalty kill efficiency for sixth in the ECHL. This bodes well for Ontario, as the Eagles have only managed to convert on 13.8 percent of their power-play opportunities, good for only 21st in the league."¨"¨

Meanwhile, the Reign finally struck on the power-play on Saturday, getting two power-play goals on three chances. Ontario has the eighth-ranked man advantage in the league, while the Eagles have also struggled on the PK, as their 80.7 percent rating is only ranked 20th.

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

11/26 - ONT at COL

11/28 - ONT at COL

11/29 - ONT at COL

12/05 - ONT vs COL

12/06 - ONT vs COL

12/19 - ONT vs COL

12/20 - ONT vs COL

12/21 - ONT vs COL

02/06 - ONT at COL

02/07 - ONT at COL

02/08 - ONT at COL

02/20 - ONT vs COL

REIGN TRACKER:

- Tyler Spurgeon - 3-game point streak (1g-2a)

- Matt Register - 2 games from 100 career Reign games

- Tristan King - 2 games from 200 career pro games"¨

- Derek Couture - 7 goals from passing Kyle Kraemer for Reign all-time goals mark (83)

- Jeff May - 10 points from 100 career pro points

REIGN RECORDS:"¨

Current streak: 2-0-0-0

Last 5 games: 2-3-0-0

Last 10 games: 6-3-0-1

In Nov: 6-3-0-2

Home: 2-2-0-1

Away: 7-4-0-1

Vs. Pacific Div.: 9-6-0-2

Vs. Central Div.: 0-0-0-0

Vs. Western Conf.: 9-6-0-2

Power-play: 11/56 (19.6%)"¨

Penalty kill: 10/73 (86.3%)

RECENT MOVES:"¨

11/25 - ADD Zenzola (added as emergency backup goaltender)

11/25 - DEL Cannata (recalled to Utica [AHL] by Vancouver [NHL])

11/20 - ADD Arseneau (reassigned from Manchester [AHL])

11/19 - ADD Brown (activated from reserve)

11/19 - ADD Blackwater (activated from IR)

11/19 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)

11/16 - DEL Bigos (placed on 21-day IR)

11/14 - ADD Bell (activated from reserve)

11/14 - ADD Spurgeon (activated from IR)

11/14 - DEL Hood (placed on reserve)

11/12 - DEL Ramsay (placed on 21-day IR)

11/12 - DEL Zenzola (released from contract)"¨

11/05 - ADD Kopitar (activated from reserve)"¨

NEXT GAME:

Ontario plays the second game of its three-game set against the Colorado Eagles on Friday, Nov. 28 at 6:05 p.m.

Reign Drops :

The Ontario Reign, in partnership with San Antonio Community Hospital and their Foundation, will host SACH Jersey Night and Fleece Blanket Giveaway on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.

The Reign players will be wearing specialty jerseys designed by Ignite Design & Advertising, Inc., that will be auctioned off immediately after the game against the Colorado Eagles. All proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the San Antonio Community Hospital's Foundation.

In addition, the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a fleece blanket, courtesy of San Antonio Community Hospital and Promotional Adventures. Don't miss out on all the action-packed fun and purchase your tickets HERE.

The following night, on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., the team will host - in conjunction with Smart Solar Power - the fifth annual Teddy Bear Toss and Boy Scouts of America Night.

Fans are invited to bring new teddy bears, or other stuffed animals, to the game against the Colorado Eagles and take part in the Reign's Annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Smart Solar Power. When the Reign score their first goal of the night, fans in attendance will toss their teddy bears onto the ice to celebrate. All of the stuffed animals will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots.

In the event fans forget to bring stuffed animals, Smart Solar Power will have two locations in the arena with stuffed animals available for purchase prior to the game. All proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots (while supplies last).

In honor of Boy Scout Night, local Boy Scouts will also be in the arena to enjoy an evening of Reign hockey. A portion of tickets purchased through the Ontario Reign link will benefit the Boy Scouts of America, California Inland Empire Council, and each ticket purchased through this link will receive a collectible patch. To purchase tickets to benefit the Boy Scouts of America visit ontarioreign.com/boyscouts, or contact Steven Minucci at (909) 204-5506 or sminucci@ontarioreign.com. When ordering online, use promo code: SCOUT14.

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