Game Preview - Ontario Reign at Stockton Thunder
Published on December 21, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Reign Game - 26 | Reign Road Game - 13 | ECHL Game - 281
Arena: Stockton Arena, Stockton, CA
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013
Time: 7:30 p.m. (PT)
Video Broadcast: America ONE Networks
Desktop Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 6:40 p.m. via America ONE
Mobile Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 6:40 p.m. vis America ONE
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TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (18-3-1-3) head to Stockton Arena to play the second game of a three-game series against the Stockton Thunder (17-3-1-4). The Reign face the Thunder more than any other team this season, 14 times, and these weekend games are part of their only three-game series this regular season. Four times this season, including this weekend, these two clubs have a home-and-away series.
Ontario ranks first in the Pacific Division, Western Conference and the league with 40 points a .800 win percentage - Stockton is second, fourth, and 10th, respectively. The Reign are on a four-game winning streak and the Thunder are on a four-game point streak (two wins, two shootout losses).
CARDIAC KIDS:
This season the Reign have already gone to overtime 11 times. In seasons past the Reign have had, at most, up to 18 games decided in overtime or shootout through the duration of a 72-game season. Ontario's overtime record is 7-0-1-3 with wins in the last six overtime games. Of the 2013-14 overtimes seen by the Reign, Michael Hutchinson has been between the pipes for all but two games, which were played by Los Angeles Kings prospect Mathias Niederberger, recently activated from reserve.
LEADING THE PACK:
For the Reign, Jake Newton is the leading scorer against the Stockton Thunder with six points (4g, 2a). The defenseman also holds a +4 against the Thunder, fellow defenseman Matt Register has a team-high +5 against Stockton. Mike Towns leads the Reign in series penalty minutes with 17 - Garet Hunt has registered 12 penalty minutes against the Reign so far this season. Landon Oslanski's three points (1g, 2a) are tied with Joey Martin and the inactive Andrew Clark, are the highest against the Reign. Stockton's James Henry is the only Thunder player with a better-than-even plus-minus rating with a +1.
SEASON SERIES:
10/23 - ONT at STK W, 4-2
11/15 - ONT at STK W, 4-1
11/27 - ONT vs STK W, 3-2 SO
11/29 - ONT at STK W, 4-1
12/20 - ONT vs STK W, 3-2 SO
12/21 - ONT at STK
12/22 - ONT vs STK
1/15 - ONT vs STK
1/24 - ONT vs STK
1/26 - ONT at STK
2/5 - ONT vs STK
3/29 - ONT vs STK
4/2 - ONT at STK
4/9 - ONT vs STK
REIGN TRACKER:
- Newton - 5-game point streak
RECENT MOVES:|
12/20 - DEL Dale (placed on reserve)
12/19 - ADD Niederberger (activated from reserve)
12/19 - DEL Redmann (released from contract)
12/16 - ADD Hutchinson (assigned from St. John's)
12/16 - DEL Faust (released as emergency backup)
12/16 - DEL Niederberger (placed on reserve)
12/13 - ADD Faust (added as emergency backup goaltender)
12/13 - DEL Hutchinson (recalled to St. John's)
12/13 - ADD Redmann (signed contract)
12/9 - DEL Faust (released at emergency backup goaltender)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign are back in Ontario to host the Thunder for the final of a three game series on Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m.
Reign Drops:
The Reign's last home game of 2013 is Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. with another game against the Thunder. This is a Farmer John 2-for-1 Hot Dog Night and a Boston's Post-Game Player Party! Don't miss this game - it's a perfect way to spend the holidays with friends and family.
Still have people on your shopping list you don't know what to get? Get them an Ontario Reign Holiday Pack! Starting at just $79, this is the perfect gift for anyone! The packs include a ticket for five Reign games, free parking, and a free admission voucher to Knott's Berry Farm, while supplies last! Purchase your HOLIDAY PACK today or call the Reign front office at 909-941-PUCK (7825).
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