ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Colorado Eagles

February 7, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Reign Game - 46 | Reign Away Game - 27 | ECHL Game - 472

Arena: Budweiser Events Center, Loveland, Colo.

Date: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015

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

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TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (26-13-2-4) play their second match of three games in three nights against the Colorado Eagles (31-14-0-1). The Eagles pulled ahead in the season series with their 3-1 win over the Reign last night, while widening their lead atop the Pacific Division. The trip marks the final time during the regular season that the Reign will visit the Budweiser Events Center.

HEAD-TO-HEAD:

Tristan King's goal for Ontario last night gave him his first of the season against Colorado; his eight points (1g-7a) are second in team scoring against the Eagles behind only Judd Blackwater (5g-6a). The Reign meanwhile, will want to key in on Nathan Moon, who leads the Eagles in scoring against Ontario with 10 points in eight games (4g-6a).

WHO'S ON FIRST:

Getting that first goal will be crucial for both teams. Ontario is 20-2-0-2 when the team scores first, while Colorado boasts a 22-3-0-0 record under the same conditions. Where Ontario may hold an advantage is when trailing after two periods; the Reign have managed to force a third-period comeback three times, while the Eagles have been unable to manage the feat this season.

CANNATA HANDLING INCREASED WORKLOAD:

Despite seeing a season-high 36 shots against last night, Joe Cannata had a strong showing from a numbers standpoint in his first start of the season against Colorado. His 2.09 goals-against average still leads the ECHL.

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

11/26 - ONT at COL W, 4-3

11/28 - ONT at COL L, 0-3

11/29 - ONT at COL L, 1-2

12/05 - ONT vs COL W, 5-3

12/06 - ONT vs COL W, 5-3

12/19 - ONT vs COL L, 3-4 OT

12/20 - ONT vs COL W, 6-1

12/21 - ONT vs COL L, 2-5

02/06 - ONT at COL L, 1-3

02/07 - ONT at COL

02/08 - ONT at COL

02/20 - ONT vs COL

02/22 - ONT vs COL

REIGN TRACKER:

- Tristan King - 2 points from 150 career pro points

- Jeff May - 5 points from 100 career pro points

REIGN RECORDS:

Current streak: 0-1-0-0

Last 5 games: 3-2-0-0

Last 10 games: 7-3-0-0

In Feb: 0-1-0-0

Home: 11-5-2-1

Away: 15-8-0-3

Vs. Pacific Div.: 26-13-2-4

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

Vs. Western Conf.: 26-13-2-4

Power-play: 33/176 (18.8%)

Penalty kill: 33/192 (82.8%)

RECENT MOVES:

02/06 - ADD McLay (added as EBUG)

02/06 - ADD DiPaolo (activated from reserve)

02/06 - DEL Yablonski (placed on reserve)

02/06 - ADD Kitsyn (reassigned from Manchester [AHL] by Los Angeles [NHL])

02/06 - DEL Holland (recalled to St. John's [AHL] by Winnipeg [NHL])

02/01 - DEL McLay (released as EBUG)

01/31 - ADD King (activated from injured reserve)

01/31 - DEL DiPaolo (placed on reserve)

01/30 - ADD McLay (added as EBUG)

01/29 - ADD Yablonski (activated from reserve)

01/29 - DEL Kopitar (placed on reserve)

01/29 - DEL Olkinuora (Recalled to St. John's [AHL] by Winnipeg [NHL])

01/29 - DEL Bigos (Recalled to Worcester [AHL])

NEXT GAME:

The Reign complete their road trip with the Colorado Eagles on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 2:05 p.m. (PT).

Reign Drops :

The Ontario Reign Stretch Run Plan is back! Fans can now purchase their plans for as little as $45. Each Stretch Run Plans includes a ticket to four pre-selected games and free parking!

Check out the Ontario Reign Statistics



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