ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Colorado Eagles

Published on December 6, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Colorado Eagles at Ontario Reign

Reign Game - 22 | Reign Home Game - 7 | ECHL Game - 207

Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014

Time: 6:00 p.m. (PST)

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PROMOTION:

Tonight is the fifth annual Teddy Bear Toss, presented by Smart Solar Power, and Boy Scouts of America Night.

Fans are invited to bring new teddy bears, or other stuffed animals, to the game against the Colorado Eagles and take part in the Reign's Annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Smart Solar Power. When the Reign score their first goal of the night, fans in attendance will toss their teddy bears onto the ice to celebrate. All of the stuffed animals will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots.

In the event fans forget to bring stuffed animals, Smart Solar Power will have two locations in the arena with stuffed animals available for purchase prior to the game. All proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots (while supplies last).

In honor of Boy Scout Night, local Boy Scouts will also be in the arena to enjoy an evening of Reign hockey. A portion of tickets purchased through the Ontario Reign link will benefit the Boy Scouts of America, California Inland Empire Council, and each ticket purchased through this link will receive a collectible patch. To purchase tickets to benefit the Boy Scouts of America visit ontarioreign.com/boyscouts, or contact Steven Minucci at (909) 204-5506 or sminucci@ontarioreign.com. When ordering online, use promo code: SCOUT14.

CLICK HERE to buy tickets and help make Reign Teddy Bear Toss History!

TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (11-8-0-2) face the Colorado Eagles (11-6-0-0) for the fifth consecutive match between these two clubs. Ontario exploded for a season-high three power-play goals against the Eagles on Friday, taking advantage of eight opportunities with the man-advantage.

SPECIAL TEAMS POWER:

With last night's three goals on the man advantage, Ontario managed to climb the ladder among the league's top teams on the power-play, both overall (19.0%/10th) and at home (20.7/11th). Despite surrendering a power-play goal to the Eagles, the Reign still maintain the best penalty kill at home in the entire ECHL (93.9%).

WHAT CAN BROWN DO FOR YOU:

With Ralfs Freibergs' recall to the St. John's IceCaps on Friday afternoon, the door was opened for Dennis Brown to see his first action at home since Oct. 26, and also receive additional playing time. The Cypress, Calif. native began the match paired with Matt Register, and did not look out of place, picking up an assist (and second career pro point) on Judd Blackwater's power-play goal in the second period.

COMEBACK KIDS:

Despite surrendering an early goal to the Eagles on Friday, the Reign did what no team could previously do this season, and mounted a comeback against a team that prior to the game had gone a perfect 8-0-0-0 when scoring first. The win for Ontario represents the first time this season that the team has pulled off a victory when surrendering the first goal (1-6-0-1).

ARSENEAU MAKES PRESENCE FELT:

Friday marked Vincent Arseneau's home debut, and the left wing provided plenty of entertainment for the fans in attendance, as he was involved in Ontario's first score at 14:48 of the first period, which sparked a run of four straight goals, and set a new season-high for the team with 18 penalty minutes.

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

11/26 - ONT at COL W, 4-3

11/28 - ONT at COL L, 0-3

11/29 - ONT at COL L, 1-2

12/05 - ONT vs COL W, 5-3

12/06 - ONT vs COL

12/19 - ONT vs COL

12/20 - ONT vs COL

12/21 - ONT vs COL

02/06 - ONT at COL

02/07 - ONT at COL

02/08 - ONT at COL

02/20 - ONT vs COL

02/22 - ONT vs COL

REIGN TRACKER:

- Derek Couture - 6 goals from passing Kyle Kraemer for Reign all-time goals mark (83)

- Jeff May - 6 points from 100 career pro points

- Judd Blackwater - 4 points from 250 career pro points

REIGN RECORDS:

Current streak: 1-0-0-0

Last 5 games: 3-2-0-0

Last 10 games: 5-5-0-0

In Dec: 1-0-0-0

Home: 3-2-0-1

Away: 8-6-0-1

Vs. Pacific Div.: 11-8-0-2

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

Vs. Western Conf.: 11-8-0-2

Power-play: 15/79 (19.0%)

Penalty kill: 14/93 (84.9%)

RECENT MOVES:

12/05 - ADD Hood (activated from reserve)

12/05 - DEL Freibergs (recalled to St. John's [AHL])

12/04 - DEL Scofield (signed contract, placed on reserve)

12/03 - ADD Zenzola (Added as EBUG)

12/03 - ADD King (activated from reserve)

12/01 - DEL Zenzola (released as EBUG)

12/01 - DEL Spurgeon (loaned to Adirondack [AHL])

11/28 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)

11/28 - DEL King (placed on reserve)

11/28 - DEL Bell (placed on 21-day IR)

11/25 - ADD Zenzola (added as EBUG)

11/25 - DEL Cannata (recalled to Utica [AHL] by Vancouver [NHL])

11/20 - ADD Arseneau (reassigned from MAN [AHL])

NEXT GAME:

Ontario hosts the Bakersfield Condors on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets.

Reign Drops :

Today is the last day Reign fans can receive a free fifth game* (Feb. 10 vs. Allen Americans) when they purchase the Ontario Reign Holiday Plan for the 2014-15 season!

The Holiday Plan includes five games* and starts as little as $39. Every account that purchases a Holiday Plan receives free parking and the choice of a gift card to New York Grill (Sold Out), a free race at Fast Lap of Ontario or a round of free Tiki Golf at Laser Island (all gifts valued at $25).

Don't miss out on this great gift idea and purchase your Holiday Plan packages today. To purchase your plans call 909-941-PUCK (7825) with any questions.

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