Game Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Utah Grizzlies
March 14, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Utah Grizzlies at Ontario Reign
Reign Game - 59 | Reign Home Game - 28 | ECHL Game - 629
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Saturday, Mar. 14, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. (PST)
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Listen: Spreaker - Pre-game show starts at 5:45 p.m.
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PROMOTION: Tonight's game against the Utah Grizzlies is Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley Jersey Night. The team will wear specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off in a live auction on the ice to benefit the animals and programs at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. Tickets to the game are on sale now for only $13 when purchased directly from t he HSSBV. To purchase tickets, stop by the HSSBV located at 374 W. Orange Show Road in San Bernardino, call 909-386-1400 ext. 224, or purchase online at www.hssbv.org.
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (32-17-4-5) play their first of a back-to-back weekend series against the Utah Grizzlies (30-22-5-3). Utah holds a one-point lead in head-to-head competition this season. The Reign recently took three of a possible six points during a three-game road trip to Utah in the past week. This home series against the Grizzlies marks the final times Ontario faces Utah in regular season ECHL play.
INSTANT CHEMISTRY FOR NEW ADDITIONS:
After acquiring forwards Garry Nunn and Josh Brittain through trades with Gwinnett and Missouri respectively on Wednesday, Jason Christie put the pair on a line centered by David Rutherford, and the results were instant: the trio combined for three goals and four assists that same night against Stockton.
REIGN CONTROLLING PUCK POSSESSION AGAINST GRIZZLIES:
Through nine matches this season against the Grizzlies, the Reign have averaged 30.22 shots on goal per game, compared to 25.44 shots against per game. Both averages are better than their total performance throughout the season (28.17 shots for; 29.67 shots against). In the previous three matches, Ontario has averaged 35 shots per game, while only surrendering 26 shots against per game.
OLKINUORA POISED TO PASS BERUBE:
With 32 career wins in a Reign uniform, Jussi Olkinuora's next victory will give him sole possession of second place of the club's most career wins record, past current Manchester Monarchs goaltender J.F. Berube.
Career Wins by a Reign Goaltender:
36 - Chris Carrozzi
32 - J.F. Berube
32 - Jussi Olkinuora
14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD
11/08 - ONT vs UTA L, 3-4 SO
11/14 - ONT at UTA W, 3-2
11/15 - ONT at UTA L, 2-4
11/17 - ONT at UTA L, 0-1
12/12 - ONT vs UTA W, 2-1
01/19 - ONT at UTA W, 3-2 SO
03/06 - ONT at UTA L, 0-1 OT
03/07 - ONT at UTA W, 5-3
03/09 - ONT at UTA L, 3-4
03/14 - ONT vs UTA
03/15 - ONT vs UTA
REIGN TRACKER:
- Jussi Olkinuora - 1 win from passing J.F. Berube for second in Reign wins (32)
- Jeff May - 2 points from 100 career pro points
- Matt Register - 3 points from 100 career Reign points
REIGN RECORDS:
Current streak: 1-0-0-0
Last 5 games: 2-2-1-0
Last 10 games: 4-4-1-1
In Mar: 2-2-1-0
Home: 14-8-2-2
Away: 17-9-2-3
Vs. Pacific Div.: 31-16-4-5
Vs. Central Div.: 1-1-0-0
Vs. Western Conf.: 32-17-4-5
Power-play: 41/235 (17.4%)
Penalty kill: 46/261 (82.4%)
RECENT MOVES:
03/12 - DEL Carzo (Loaned to Norfolk )
03/11 - DEL DiPaolo (recalled by Springfield )
03/11 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)
03/11 - DEL Brown (placed on reserve)
03/11 - ADD Brittain (traded from Missouri)
03/11 - DEL Owens (traded to Missouri)
03/11 - ADD Nunn (traded from Gwinnett)
03/11 - DEL Czarnik (traded to Gwinnett)
03/08 - DEL Kitsyn (recalled to Manchester ny Los Angeles )
03/07 - ADD Fiddler (traded from Quad City)
03/07 - ADD Rutherford (activated from injured reserve)
03/07 - DEL Kopitar (placed on 21-day IR, 3/4)
03/07 - DEL Couture (placed on reserve)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Utah Grizzlies at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday, Mar. 15 at 3 p.m.
Reign Drops:
The Ontario Reign will host Star Wars Night at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday, Mar. 15 at 3 p.m. against the Utah Grizzlies.
The evening will include an appearance by the 501st Legion Inland Empire Squad, Storm Troopers and other popular characters, from the time the doors open until the first intermission. Star Wars-themed game entertainment will be happening throughout the night! Proceeds from each ticket purchased for this event will go to benefit the Make a Wish Foundation.
Fans are encouraged to dress up in Star Wars costumes and fan-gear (adult masks and any prop guns will not be permitted), however lightsabers will be allowed. The 501st Legion will be available for photos through the first intermission, so be sure to take some great shots with this premiere costuming group.
Tickets for this fun night start as low as $13 and can be purchased online HERE using the code: STARWARS15 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) and 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.
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