ECHL Ontario Reign

Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Stockton Thunder

April 4, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


Stockton Thunder at Ontario Reign

Reign Game - 69 | Reign Home Game - 36 | ECHL Game - 727

Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.

Date: Saturday, Apr. 4, 2015

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

Watch: ECHL.TV, powered by NeuLion

Listen: Spreaker - Pre-game show starts at 5:45 p.m.

Follow: Facebook - Twitter

PROMOTION: Ontario closes out its regular season home schedule with Fan Appreciation Night against the Stockton Thunder. Every fan in attendance will receive a free Reign mini-pennant, compliments of Cagles Appliances, and 25 lucky fans will win the opportunity to receive a signed jersey from a Reign player.

TONIGHT:

The Ontario Reign (40-18-4-6) host the Stockton Thunder (19-47-1-1) in their final home game of the regular season. Ontario has a 7-0-0-0 record against Stockton this season, and has outscored the Thunder by a 37-13 margin. Stockton is most recently coming off of a three-game sweep at the hands of the Alaska Aces. Ontario is 42-27-8 all-time against Stockton since the two clubs began competition against each other in 2008-09. Today's match represents the final time these two clubs will compete against each other in ECHL competition.

SPECIAL TEAMS GLANCE:

Through seven games this season against the Thunder, Ontario has converted on eight of 21 chances on the power-play (38.1%), while only surrendering five goals on 34 chances against (85.3%). Both percentages are higher than their totals for Ontario on the season.

CHRISTIE POISED TO TAKE SOLE POSSESSION OF SECOND PLACE IN ECHL WINS:

With 480 career wins behind an ECHL bench, Jason Christie's next win will allow him to pass John Brophy (Hampton Roads, 1989-2000 and Wheeling, 2001-03) for sole possession of second all-time in ECHL head coaching wins.

BLACKWATER APPROACHING CLUB SINGLE-SEASON GOALS MARK:

With four games remaining, and riding a five-game streak during which he has posted eight goals, Reign forward Judd Blackwater is only another four goals away from tying the single-season club record of 36 set by his good friend Colton Yellow Horn in 2012-13.

14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD

11/04 - ONT at STK W, 7-2

11/11 - ONT vs STK W, 7-1

12/30 - ONT at STK W, 3-1

12/31 - ONT at STK W, 4-3

01/04 - ONT vs STK W, 3-2

03/11 - ONT vs STK W, 6-3

03/25 - ONT vs STK W, 7-3

04/04 - ONT vs STK

REIGN TRACKER:

- Jeff May - 1 point from 100 career pro points

- Judd Blackwater - 5-game point streak (8g-2a)

- Garry Nunn - 5-game assist streak (10a)

REIGN RECORDS:

Current streak: 4-0-0-1

Last 5 games: 4-0-0-1

Last 10 games: 8-1-0-1

In Apr.: 1-0-0-1

Home: 21-9-2-3

Away: 19-9-2-3

Vs. Pacific Div.: 39-17-4-6

Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0

Vs. Western Conf.: 40-18-4-6

Power-play: 46/259 (17.8%)

Penalty kill: 50/299 (83.5)

RECENT MOVES:

03/27 - ADD Carzo (returned from Norfolk [AHL])

03/27 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)

03/27 - DEL Fiddler (placed on 21-day IR)

03/25 - ADD Bigos (activated from reserve)

03/25 - ADD Kopitar (activated from injured reserve)

03/25 - DEL May (placed on reserve)

03/22 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)

03/22 - DEL Fiddler (placed on reserve)

03/20 - ADD D. Brown (activated from reserve)

03/20 - DEL Bigos (placed on reserve)

03/19 - DEL Cannata (reassigned to Utica [AHL] by Vancouver [NHL])

03/17 - ADD A. Brown (activated from reserve)

NEXT GAME:

The Reign travel to Alaska to take on the Aces on Wednesday, Apr. 8 at 8:15 p.m. (PDT).

Reign Drops :

Don't forget: Reign tickets for the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs are now on sale at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office and AXS.com. For more information on Ontario Reign playoff tickets call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit ontarioreign.com/tickets/playoff for ticket availability.

Become a Reign Season Ticket Member today! Season tickets for the 2015-16 season - Ontario's first as a member of the American Hockey League and the primary developmental affiliate of the LA Kings - are on sale now. All Season Ticket Members also receive free parking, ticket exchange, account manager access, an invitation to an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, guaranteed giveaways (one per account) and more.

Season ticket packages start as low as $340, and include payment options for your convenience. For more information on Reign season tickets - along with a comprehensive list of Season Ticket Member benefits - please call 909-941-PUCK (7825) to select and purchase your 2015-16 season seats today!

Visit us at ontarioreign.com, follow the team @OntarioReign and visit ontarioreign.com/ahl for additional information. And be sure to listen to all home games and select road matches for free via Spreaker.

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