Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Alaska Aces
March 20, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Alaska Aces at Ontario Reign
Reign Game - 62 | Reign Home Game - 31 | ECHL Game - 653
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Friday, Mar. 20, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (PST)
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PROMOTION: Every Friday home 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.
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (35-17-4-5) play their second of three games in four nights against the Alaska Aces (29-24-3-4). Ontario has a 5-2-0-0 record against Alaska this season. Ontario is 29-27-5 all-time against Alaska since the two clubs began competition against each other in 2008-09. This week's series marks the final time that the Reign will face the Aces at Citizens Business Bank Arena in the ECHL.
HAT TRICKS COME IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES FOR KITSYN:
In his first game back for Ontario following a two-game call-up to the Manchester Monarchs, Maxim Kitsyn recorded a goal, assist and fight for his first career Gordie Howe hat trick. It has been a season of firsts for the former sixth-round pick of the LA Kings, as he also recorded his first North American pro hat trick earlier in the season on Feb. 7 at Colorado.
NONE HOTTER THAN NUNN:
Since his acquisition from the Gwinnett Gladiators, Garry Nunn has been impressive in four games for Ontario, averaging a goal and assist per game for eight total points.
SHOTS PILING UP:
Since returning home for their season-high seven-game home stand at Citizens Business Bank Arena, the Reign have averaged 30.50 shots for per game through the first four matches, while only surrendering 19 shots against per game.
OLKINUORA FOUR WINS AWAY FROM HISTORY:
With 33 career wins in a Reign uniform, Jussi Olkinuora's next four victories will give him sole possession of first place of the club's career wins record, currently held by Chris Carrozzi, who suited up with the Reign from 2011-13.
Career Wins by a Reign Goaltender :
36 - Chris Carrozzi
33 - Jussi Olkinuora
32 - J.F. Berube
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 L, 2-3
2/14 - ONT vs AK W, 5-4 SO
3/3 - ONT vs AK L, 0-3
3/18 - ONT vs AK W, 3-1
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 - 1 points from 100 career pro points
- Matt Register - 3 points from 100 career Reign points
- Garry Nunn - 4-game point streak (4g-4a)
- Judd Blackwater - 5-game point streak (4g-2a)
- Maxim Kitsyn - 2-game point streak (2g-1a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 4-0-0-0
Last 5 games: 4-1-0-0
Last 10 games: 6-2-1-1
In Mar: 5-2-1-0
Home: 17-8-2-2
Away: 17-9-2-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 34-16-4-5
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 35-17-4-5
Power-play: 43/242 (17.8%)
Penalty kill: 46/273 (83.2)
RECENT MOVES:
03/19 - DEL Cannata (reassigned to Utica [AHL] by Vancouver [NHL])
03/17 - ADD A. Brown (activated from reserve)
03/17 - ADD Kitsyn (reassigned from Manchester [AHL] by Los Angeles [NHL])
03/17 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)
03/16 - DEL Czarnik (Loaned to Norfolk [AHL])
03/16 - ADD Czarnik (added to roster, 3/10)
03/14 - ADD Cannata (activated from injured reserve)
03/14 - DEL A. Brown (placed on reserve)
03/12 - DEL Carzo (Loaned to Norfolk [AHL])
03/11 - DEL DiPaolo (recalled by Springfield [AHL])
03/11 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)
03/11 - DEL D. Brown (placed on reserve)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Alaska Aces at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Saturday, Mar. 21 at 6 p.m.
Reign Drops :
The Ontario Reign present the Seventh Annual Fire on Ice hockey doubleheader onSaturday, Mar. 21 to support the California Fire Foundation.
This year's Fire on Ice will feature members of the Ontario Fire Department and Ontario Police Department facing off against the Los Angeles County Fire Department in a 2 p.m. showdown before the Ontario Reign take on the Alaska Aces at 6 p.m.
Tickets start at just $13 - which includes admission to both hockey games and the chili cook-off - with proceeds from each ticket going directly to the California Fire Foundation.
To reserve your seats for both games, contact Steven Minucci at 909-204-5506 or sminucci@ontarioreign.com. Tickets can be purchased online using the code: FIREHOCKEY.
Become a Reign Season Ticket Member today! Season tickets for the 2015-16 season - Ontario's first as a member of the American Hockey League and the primary developmental affiliate of the LA Kings - are on sale now. All Season Ticket Members also receive free parking, ticket exchange, account manager access, an invitation to an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, guaranteed giveaways (one per account) and more.
Season ticket packages start as low as $340, and include payment options for your convenience. For more information on Reign season tickets - along with a comprehensive list of Season Ticket Member benefits - please call 909-941-PUCK (7825) to select and purchase your 2015-16 season seats today!
Visit us at ontarioreign.com, follow the team @OntarioReign and visit ontarioreign.com/ahl for additional information. And be sure to listen to all home games and select road matches for free via Spreaker.
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