Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder
December 22, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Reign Game - 27 | Reign Home Game - 13 | ECHL Game - 284
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, CA
Date: Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013
Time: 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Video Broadcast: America ONE Networks
Desktop Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 2:40 p.m. via America ONE
Mobile Player: Jesse Liebman - pre-game show at 2:40 p.m. vis America ONE
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Promotion: Farmer John 2-for-1 Hot Dogs are available at all concession stands (while supplies last). Following the game, the Reign players will be at Boston's for a post-game player party! Take photos, get autographs and meet your favorite players at Boston's. Bring your ticket stub and receive 15% off of your food bill (excludes alcohol and Happy Hour).
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (19-3-1-3) host the Stockton Thunder (13-9-0-4) for the final game of this three-game series. This is Ontario's final home game of 2013 and they're looking to end the year with another win. So far the Reign have a perfect 6-0 record against the Thunder with four regulation victories and two shootout victories.
With 42 points, the Reign hold a 12-point lead over the Thunder in the Pacific Division and a five-point lead over the Colorado Eagles in the Western Conference. Overall the Reign are currently the top team in the ECHL; they're hanging on to that title with a one-point advantage over the South Carolina Stingrays of the Eastern Conference and South Division.
SPECIAL SITUTATIONS:
Last night the Thunder were the first to score and, going into last night's game, had an 8-2-0-1 record in that situation; when trailing after the first, the Reign had a 5-1-1-2 record which improved to 6-1-1-2 with their win.
The Thunder outshot the Reign 22-18, a season-low for Ontario. In the times the Reign has been outshot, they have lost in regulation just once and hold a record of 6-1-0-2. In games with a three-goal differential; Ontario has lost just once with a 4-1-0-0 record, but the Thunder have not been able to crack the curse and are 0-5-0-0 in that situation.
BETWEEN THE PIPES:
The Reign have been able to count on Michael Hutchinson for 16 wins in 20 games so far this season with Mathias Niederberger on reserve. Niederberger was recently activated from reserve and has dressed for the last two games. Right now, Hutchinson leads the league in wins (16) and minutes (1190), ranks second among active goalies with a 2.02 goals-against average and is tied for the lead with three shootout wins.
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 SO
11/29 - ONT at STK W, 4-1
12/20 - ONT vs STK W, 3-2 SO
12/21 - ONT at STK W, 3-2
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:
- Hutchinson - leads league in minutes (1190) and wins (16)
- Kraemer - 4-game assist streak
- Newton - 6-game point streak
- Ontario Reign - 8-game road win streak, 5-game win streak
RECENT MOVES:
12/20 - DEL Dale (placed on reserve)
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)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign will start their three-game road trip in Alaska on Friday, Dec. 27 at 8:15 p.m. (PT).
Reign Drops:
The Reign's 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 this game - 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).
ECHL Stories from December 22, 2013
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- Condors Edge Steelheads, 4-3 - Idaho Steelheads
- Road Warriors Score Three Unanswered Goals in Win - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Broda Bangs Home a Game Winner in Boise, 4-3 - Bakersfield Condors
- Reign Shocked by Thunder in 5-1 Loss - Ontario Reign
- ECHL Transactions - December 22 - ECHL
- Daavettila Hat Trick Secures Eagles 6-4 Win Against Bulls - Colorado Eagles
- Bulls Can't Complete Comeback, Lose 6-4 to Colorado - San Francisco Bulls
- Thunder Finish off Series against Ontario - Stockton Thunder
- Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder - Ontario Reign
- SF Bulls Meet Colorado in Rubber Match - San Francisco Bulls
- Game Preview: Solar Bears vs. Greenville Road Warriors - December 22 - Orlando Solar Bears
- ECHL Transactions - December 22 - ECHL
- Aces sweep Utah in Anchorage, win fifth straight home game - Alaska Aces
- Thunder Comeback Falls Short in 3-2 Loss - Stockton Thunder
- Reign Hang on for 3-2 Win over Thunder - Ontario Reign
- Alaska Wins Wild Contest 5-3 - Utah Grizzlies
- Eagles Gain Point in 4-3 Shootout Loss to Bulls - Colorado Eagles
- Montgomery, Robinson Trigger Win over Condors - Idaho Steelheads
- A Gritty Condors Effort Falls Short, 3-1, in Idaho - Bakersfield Condors
- Blades' Late Surge Not Enough - Florida Everblades
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