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Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Idaho Steelheads

January 16, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Ontario Reign at Idaho Steelheads

Reign Game - 38 | Reign Away Game - 22 | ECHL Game - 377

Arena: CenturyLink Arena, Boise, Idaho

Date: Friday, Jan. 16, 2015

Time: 6:15 p.m. (PST)

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TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (21-10-2-4) begin a four-game road trip with a match against the Idaho Steelheads (23-10-1-3). Both teams have been among the hottest in the ECHL, with each club going eight games without having suffered a regulation loss. The Reign are 3-1-0-1 in Boise this season. Ontario will play two matches at CenturyLink Arena this weekend against Idaho; the two teams will face each other again at the end of the month when the Steelheads visit Citizens Business Bank Arena for three games to complete the regular season series.

CZARNIK IMPRESSIVE IN DEBUT:

Newly-acquired forward Robert Czarnik did not disappoint in his first game in a Reign uniform on Wednesday, showing impressive puck control and movement. He was involved on the play that lead to Rocco Carzo's third period goal, and also netted the eventual shootout-winner for Ontario in the sixth round.

BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME:

Since a 5-4 shootout win in Boise on Dec. 26, Jussi Olkinuora has won his last four consecutive starts, only yielding nine goals for a .927 save percentage. Olkinuora's next victory for Ontario will match his previous best of 14 from his rookie campaign last season.

CARZO SHAPING UP:

Sophomore forward Rocco Carzo has rounded into mid-season form over the last dozen games, posting six goals and five assists in that span, while typically centering Ontario's second forward line. His performance during this stretch has moved him into eighth in team scoring.

IDAHO OPENS HOT:

A major key to victory for Ontario will be to contain the Steelheads in the first period. Idaho currently leads the league in goals for (46) and against (20) in the opening frame. The Reign are currently fifth in the league with 38 goals for in the first period.

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

10/25 - ONT vs IDH L, 1-4

11/19 - ONT at IDH L, 3-4

11/20 - ONT at IDH W, 4-1

11/22 - ONT at IDH W, 2-1

12/17 - ONT vs IDH L, 1-6

12/26 - ONT at IDH W, 5-4 SO

12/27 - ONT at IDH L, 3-4 SO

01/16 - ONT at IDH

01/17 - ONT at IDH

01/28 - ONT vs IDH

01/30 - ONT vs IDH

01/31 - ONT vs IDH

REIGN TRACKER:

- Derek Couture - 1 goal from passing Kyle Kraemer for Reign all-time goals mark (currently 83)

- Tristan King - 3 points from 150 career pro points

- Jeff May - 5 points from 100 career pro points

- Jussi Olkinuora - 4-game win streak

REIGN RECORDS:

Current streak: 7-0-0-1

Last 5 games: 5-0-0-0

Last 10 games: 8-1-0-1

In Jan: 4-0-0-0

Home: 9-4-2-1

Away: 12-6-0-3

Vs. Pacific Div.: 21-10-2-4

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

Vs. Western Conf.: 21-10-2-4

Power-play: 26/140 (18.6%)

Penalty kill: 29/154 (81.2%)

RECENT MOVES:

01/14 - ADD Czarnik (traded from Indy)

01/13 - DEL Arseneau (recalled to Manchester [AHL])

01/13 - ADD Roach (activated from injured reserve)

01/13 - DEL Hood (placed on reserve)

01/13 - DEL King (placed on 21-day IR [12/27])

01/13 - ADD Yablonski (signed contract)

01/04 - ADD Register (returned from Chicago [AHL])

01/03 - ADD Ramsay (activated from injured reserve)

01/03 - DEL Kitsyn (recalled to Manchester [AHL] by Los Angeles [NHL])

01/03 - DEL Parent (Loaned to St. John's [AHL])

12/29 - DEL Freibergs (recalled to St. John's (AHL))

12/27 - ADD Sheen (activated from reserve)

12/27 - DEL King (placed on reserve)

NEXT GAME:

The Reign take on the Idaho Steelheads in a rematch on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 6:15 p.m.

Reign Drops :

Ontario's next home game on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. against Idaho is a Mountain Mike's Pizza 2-for-1 Wednesday. Stop by your local participating Mountain Mike's Pizza to pick up your 2-for-1 ticket vouchers with any purchase.

Immediately following the game against the Steelheads, fans can meet the Reign players during the Post-Game Player Party at Boston's Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga, located at 11260 4th Street (at 4th & Milliken, across from the Ontario Mills Mall). Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food purchase that night!

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, free parking and a free pass to Knott's Berry Farm (valued at $65)!

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