Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Allen Americans
February 10, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Allen Americans at Ontario Reign
Reign Game - 48 | Reign Home Game - 20 | ECHL Game - 472
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015
Time: 7:00 p.m. (PST)
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PROMOTION: Immediately following the game against the Allen Americans, fans can meet the Reign players at 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! CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for tonight's game.
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (27-13-3-4) return home following a three-game road trip to take on the Allen Americans (37-7-2-2). This is the first time that both teams will face each other in regular season play; the Americans captured the previous two Central Hockey League championships prior to joining the ECHL this season, and the club currently leads the Central Division. The Americans are the lone opponent from the Central Division that Ontario will face in the regular season this year.
WHITE-HOT:
Following a stat correction, Matt White has seen his point streak extended to a season-high four games (2g-3a). The Whittier, Calif. native continues to climb the team scoring race, as he now sits third in scoring behind only Robert Czarnik and Judd Blackwater.
BEST OFFENSE VERSUS BEST DEFENSE:
The matchup between Ontario and Allen promises to have its share of excitement, as the Reign possesses the top-ranked defense (2.53 goals-against per game), while the Americans have averaged a league-leading 4.26 goals scored per game this season.
YOU AGAIN?:
Reign fans should recognize some familiar faces in the lineup for Allen. Chad Costello and Brett Lyon each spent time with Ontario during the 2013-14 campaign. Costello leads the ECHL in scoring with 71 points (22g-49a) in 43 games, while Lyon leads the league in penalty minutes with 240. Forward Ian Schultz also appeared in training camp with the Reign this season, while forward Spencer Asuchak, who dressed in three games with the Reign in 2011-12, has just returned from a stint with the team's AHL affiliate, the Worcester Sharks.
A few Reign players will also suit up against their former team, as Judd Blackwater and Matt Register played for the Americans when the club was a member of the Central Hockey League. Blackwater was a point-per-game player with Allen in 2010-11, while Register broke into the pro ranks with the Americans for a 22-game stint in 2011-12.
14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD
02/10 - ONT vs ALN
02/11 - ONT vs ALN
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jeff May - 5 points from 100 career pro points
- Matt White - 4-game point streak (2g-3a)
- Tristan King - 3-game point streak (1g-2a)
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 1-0-1-0
Last 5 games: 2-2-1-0
Last 10 games: 6-3-1-0
In Feb: 1-1-1-0
Home: 11-5-2-1
Away: 16-8-1-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 27-13-3-4
Vs. Central Div.: 0-0-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 27-13-3-4
Power-play: 34/184 (18.5%)
Penalty kill: 36/201 (82.1%)
RECENT MOVES:
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)
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)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Allen Americans on Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m.
Reign Drops :
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena, the Reign will unveil their new logo and colors for the 2015-16 season - when they begin play in the American Hockey League - in a press conference inside the main entrance of the arena. The Ontario Reign are currently offering a special call-in-only offer for that evening's game at 7 p.m. against the Allen Americans. When you purchase a ticket for Wednesday's game, you will also receive a free ticket of equal or lesser value for the game on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. against the Alaska Aces! Call 909-941-7825 to get your tickets today.
Friday'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.
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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