ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Idaho Steelheads

January 31, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Idaho Steelheads at Ontario Reign

Reign Game - 44 | Reign Home Game - 19 | ECHL Game - 446

Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.

Date: Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015

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

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PROMOTION:

The Ontario Reign in partnership with the American Red Cross Inland Empire Chapter, will host Red Cross Jersey Night this evening.

The Reign players will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off in a live auction on the ice immediately following the game against the Idaho Steelheads to benefit the local chapter of the American Red Cross.

The first 5,000 fans to enter Citizens Business Bank Arena will also receive a Dark Knight coin bank presented by the California National Guard. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to tonight's game.

TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (25-12-2-4) their third home game in four nights against the Idaho Steelheads (27-13-1-3). This game represents the final regular season match between these two clubs. In the seven-year history between the Reign and Steelheads, Ontario holds a 31-20-5 record against Idaho; this year the Reign are 5-5-1 against the Steelheads.

SHEEN SET TO PLAY IN REIGN GAME NO. 200:

Currently at 199 career games played in a Reign uniform, alternate captain Everett Sheen is expected to dress in his 200th game for Ontario this evening, becoming the second player to hit the milestone this season for the Reign after captain Derek Couture.

REGISTER CONTINUES POINT STREAK:

Although he did not pick up a third consecutive game-winning goal on Saturday, Matt Register still managed to extend his point streak to four games (4g-2a) by assisting on Rocco Carzo's tally in the second period.

SPECIAL TEAMS CLICKING:

The Reign have managed at least one goal on the man advantage over their last three games (4-for-14), while only surrendering one goal while on the penalty kill (13-for-14). This has helped vault the Reign into the top 10 teams in the ECHL on the power-play (currently ranked ninth).

COUTURE POISED TO HIT MILESTONE:

Derek Couture continues to hunt for the goal that will put him in exclusive company in Reign history - his next goal will give him sole possession of the club's all-time goals list (currently tied with Kraemer at 83).

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

10/25 - ONT vs IDH L, 1-4

11/19 - ONT at IDH L, 3-4

11/20 - ONT at IDH W, 4-1

11/22 - ONT at IDH W, 2-1

12/17 - ONT vs IDH L, 1-6

12/26 - ONT at IDH W, 5-4 SO

12/27 - ONT at IDH L, 3-4 SO

01/16 - ONT at IDH W, 3-2

01/17 - ONT at IDH L, 2-3

01/28 - ONT vs IDH W, 7-2

01/30 - ONT vs IDH L, 1-4

01/31 - ONT vs IDH

REIGN TRACKER:

- Derek Couture - 1 goal from passing Kyle Kraemer for Reign all-time goals mark (currently 83)

- Tristan King - 3 points from 150 career pro points

- Jeff May - 5 points from 100 career pro points

- Matt Register - 4-game point streak (4g-2a)

- Dennis Brown - 2-game assist streak (2a)

REIGN RECORDS:

Current streak: 0-1-0-0

Last 5 games: 3-2-0-0

Last 10 games: 8-2-0-0

In Jan: 8-2-0-0

Home: 10-5-2-1

Away: 15-7-0-3

Vs. Pacific Div.: 25-12-2-4

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

Vs. Western Conf.: 25-12-2-4

Power-play: 32/170 (18.8%)

Penalty kill: 32/186 (82.8%)

RECENT MOVES:

01/30 - ADD McLay (added as EBUG)

01/29 - ADD Yablonski (activated from reserve)

01/29 - DEL Kopitar (placed on reserve)

01/29 - DEL Olkinuora (Recalled to St. John's [AHL] by Winnipeg [NHL])

01/29 - DEL Bigos (Recalled to Worcester [AHL])

01/28 - DEL Hood (Traded to Missouri)

01/27 - ADD Blackwater (activated from reserve)

01/27 - DEL Yablonski (placed on reserve)

01/27 - DEL Scofield (suspended by team)

01/27 - ADD Holland (reassigned from Saint John's [AHL] by Winnipeg [NHL])

01/26 - DEL Ramsay (traded to Tulsa)

01/26 - ADD Freibergs (reassigned from Saint John's [AHL])

01/22 - ADD Rutherford (acquired from Missouri)

NEXT GAME:

The Reign visit the Colorado Eagles on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 6:05 p.m. (PT).

Reign Drops :

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, free parking and a free pass to Knott's Berry Farm (valued at $65)!

Check out the Ontario Reign Statistics



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