Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Alaska Aces
February 13, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Alaska Aces at Ontario Reign
Reign Game - 50 | Reign Home Game - 22 | ECHL Game - 494
Arena : Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Friday, Feb. 13, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (PST)
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PROMOTION: Tonight's game is a New York Grill Fan Friday. The New York Grill, located at 950 Ontario Mills Drive, invites all Reign fans to come before and/or after all Friday night games. They will stay open late on Friday game nights and provide special "Reign" promotions. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for tonight's game.
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (28-14-3-4) play their first of two games in as many nights against the Alaska Aces (21-19-3-1). The defending Kelly Cup champs have faced a trying season, as the team experienced a significant turnover in its roster during the offseason. Alaska currently sits outside of a playoff spot; the club has come on strong in the past few weeks, posting a 6-3-1-0 record over its last 10 games. Ontario, meanwhile, leads the season series against Alaska with a 3-0-0 record.
THE OMAHA CONNECTION:
Reign forward Matt White will likely see a familiar face in Alaska's lineup tonight, as Greg Wolfe was a teammate of White's in the 2009-10 season with the USHL's Omaha Lancers. With his goal on Wednesday night, White has seen his point streak extended to a season-high six games (5g-3a).
TOP HEAVY OFFENSE FOR ACES:
Although Alaska's Brendan Connolly is fourth league scoring respectively, the offense on the Aces' active roster dries up after him. Only two players on the active roster have more than 10 goals (Connolly - 19; Chris Francis - 14), while Ontario has six players on its active roster with more than 10.
SHORTHANDED GOLD:
The Reign penalty kill was tested frequently on Wednesday, but for the second straight contest, Ontario managed to pick up a shorthanded goal, courtesy of Maxim Kitsyn's shot from beyond his own blueline for the team's fifth shorthanded tally of the season.
KING RACKING UP HELPERS:
Tristan King's point streak continues with one goal and five assists over his past five games. His five assists during this streak ties a season-high for him in helpers over any five-game span.
14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD
10/17 - ONT at AK W, 3-1
10/18 - ONT at AK W, 4-0
10/19 - ONT at AK W, 4-1
2/13 - ONT vs AK
2/14 - ONT vs AK
3/3 - ONT vs AK
3/18 - ONT vs AK
3/20 - ONT vs AK
3/21 - ONT vs AK
4/8 - ONT at AK
4/10 - ONT at AK
4/11 - ONT at AK
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jeff May - 5 points from 100 career pro points
- Matt White - 6-game point streak (5g-3a)
- Tristan King - 5-game point streak (1g-5a)
- Maxim Kitsyn - 2-game point streak (1g-2a)
- Ralfs Freibergs - 2-game assist streak (2a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 0-1-0-0
Last 5 games: 2-2-1-0
Last 10 games: 6-3-1-0
In Feb: 2-2-1-0
Home: 12-6-2-1
Away: 16-8-1-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 27-13-3-4
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 28-14-3-4
Power-play: 35/197 (17.8%)
Penalty kill: 39/216 (81.9%)
RECENT MOVES:
02/10 - ADD May (activated from injured reserve)
02/10 - ADD Yablonski (activated from reserve)
02/10 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)
02/09 - ADD Spence (traded from COL)
02/09 - DEL Maris (released as EBUG)
02/08 - ADD Maris (added as EBUG)
02/08 - ADD McLay (signed to contract)
02/08 - DEL Cannata (placed on 21-day IR)
02/07 - ADD Kopitar (activated from reserve)
02/07 - DEL Rutherford (placed on reserve)
02/06 - ADD McLay (added as EBUG)
02/06 - ADD DiPaolo (activated from reserve)
02/06 - DEL Yablonski (placed on reserve)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Alaska Aces on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m.
Reign Drops :
The Reign, in partnership with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, will host LLUCH Jersey Night on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. against the Aces. The team will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off in a live auction following the game to benefit the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital's Foundation. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a free reusable Reign grocery bag, compliments of Sprouts Farmers Market.
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!
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