ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder

December 20, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


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Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA

Date: Friday, Dec. 20, 2013

Time: 7:00 p.m. (PT)

Video Broadcast: America ONE Networks

Desktop Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 6:40 p.m. via America ONE

Mobile Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 6:40 p.m. vis America ONE

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Promotion: Tonight is Faith & Family* and Ugly Holiday Sweater Night! Fans are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweaters for a chance to win a surprise prize on stage! Following the game will be a Christmas concert presented by Audio Avenue featuring music from Calvary Chapel Chino Valley. *For discounted tickets use the code: FAMILY13

TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (17-3-1-3) host the Stockton Thunder (13-8-0-3). Ontario has yet to lose to the Thunder after playing four of their 14 contests this season. The Reign have averaged 3.75 goals-for when playing the Thunder and have averaged just 1.5 goals-against. So far this season, Stockton ranks second in the league in the goals-for category with an average of 3.33 - the best in the Western Conference; the Reign rank ninth with 3.14. Ontario's strength is keeping their goals-against average low ranking third in the league with a 2.33 goals-against average.

Ontario ranks first in the Pacific Division, Western Conference and the league with 38 points a .792 win percentage - Stockton is second, fifth, and 11th, respectively with 29 points and .604 win percentage. The Reign are on a three-game winning streak and the Thunder are on a three-game point streak (two wins, one shootout loss).

RECORDS ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN:

Ontario's win in Vegas on Monday night (technically Tuesday morning) marked the team's eighth straight road game earning at least a point setting a new club record previously held by the 2012-13 team who earned points in seven straight road games. The Reign are one road win away from tying the all-time franchise record, which was set by the Texas Wildcatters in December 2007 when they won eight road straight road games.

The Las Vegas game also had a Reign all-time record 55 shots on goal. Twelve of those shots came from defenseman Matt Register whose shot count set the season-high for the Reign and tied the all-time single-game Reign record with Jeff Corey. Register broke the 4-4 tie in overtime with his third OT game-winning goal which set another all-time Reign record for that category.

POWERFUL POWER PLAY:

The Reign started the season taking 12 games to score eight power-play goals for a 15.09% conversion rate. The Reign power play has improved to see eight power-play goals scored in their five most recent games. In these last games, the team's power play conversion percentage is 32%. The Thunder are currently leading the league in overall power-play with a 24.1% success rate.

SEASON SERIES:

10/23 - ONT at STK W, 4-2

11/15 - ONT at STK W, 4-1

11/27 - ONT vs STK W, 3-2

11/29 - ONT at STK W, 4-1

12/20 - ONT vs STK

12/21 - ONT at STK

12/22 - ONT vs STK

1/15 - ONT vs STK

1/24 - ONT vs STK

1/26 - ONT at STK

2/5 - ONT vs STK

3/29 - ONT vs STK

4/2 - ONT at STK

4/9 - ONT vs STK

REIGN TRACKER:

- Kraemer - Next assist will mark 100th Reign assist

- Lamoureux - Earned 50th Reign/pro assist 12/16 at LV

- Ontario Reign - Broke the club record 7-game road point streak with 2 pts earned in 8th straight road game

- Newton - 4-game assist streak

- Register - 4-game point streak

RECENT MOVES:|

12/19 - ADD Niederberger (activated from reserve)

12/19 - DEL Redmann (released from contract)

12/16 - ADD Hutchinson (assigned from St. John's)

12/16 - DEL Faust (released as emergency backup)

12/16 - DEL Niederberger (placed on reserve)

12/13 - ADD Faust (added as emergency backup goaltender)

12/13 - DEL Hutchinson (recalled to St. John's)

12/13 - ADD Redmann (signed contract)

12/9 - DEL Faust (released at emergency backup goaltender)

NEXT GAME:

The Reign head to Stockton for a 7:30 p.m. game on Saturday, Dec. 21 to play the Thunder.

Reign Drops:

The Reign return home tonight, Friday, Dec. 20 for Faith & Family and Ugly Sweater Night ! The puck drops between the Reign and the Thunder at 7 p.m. Not only do you need to remember your ugly sweaters to win a prize, but bring new toys for the CHiPs 4 Kids toy drive at Citizens Business Bank Arena! The last home game of 2013 is Sunday, Dec. 22 at 3 p.m. with another game against the Thunder. This is a Farmer John 2-for-1 Hot Dog Night and a Boston's Post-Game Player Party! Don't miss either of these games - it's a perfect way to spend the holidays with friends and family.

Still have people on your shopping list you don't know what to get? Get them an Ontario Reign Holiday Pack! Starting at just $79, this is the perfect gift for anyone! The packs include a ticket for five Reign games, free parking, and a free admission voucher to Knott's Berry Farm, while supplies last! Purchase your HOLIDAY PACK today or call the Reign front office at 909-941-PUCK (7825).

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