Game Preview: Ontario Reign At Phoenix
February 3, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
2008-09 RECORD:
Ontario Reign: 23-16-3-1 (50 points) - 1st place - Pacific Division
Phoenix RoadRunners: 18-19-1-2 (39 points) - 5th place - West Division
Arena: US Airways Center
Date: Tuesday, February 3
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Audio Broadcast: B2 Networks or ontarioreign.com streaming audio
Webcast: B2 Networks
2008-09 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES
10/31/08 @ Phoenix W, 3-2
11/1/08 vs. Phoenix L, 0-2
12/20/08 vs. Phoenix W, 4-3 (SO)
12/27/08 @ Phoenix W, 2-1
1/14/09 @ Phoenix W, 2-1
2/3/09 @ Phoenix 6:05 p.m.
2/20/09 vs. Phoenix 7:00 p.m.
2/26/09 @ Phoenix 6:05 p.m.
2/27/09 vs. Phoenix 7:00 p.m.
3/21/09 vs. Phoenix 7:00 p.m.
TONIGHT'S MATCH-UP
Tonight's game is the sixth time the Ontario Reign and the Phoenix RoadRunners will face-off in the 2008-2009 season. The Reign hold a 4-1-0-0 record against the RoadRunners, with Ontario picking up the win, 2-1, in the last match on January 14 in Phoenix. Right wing Geoff Walker lead the Reign in points against the Aces with 5 (2g, 3a). Phoenix right wing Ashton Rome leads the RoadRunners in points against the Reign with four (3g, 1a). The teams are scheduled to meet for four more games this season, with one at US Airways Center in Phoenix, AZ and three at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Ontario currently ranks first in the Pacific Division standings, posting an overall record of 23-16-3-1 (50 points), five points ahead of the Stockton Thunder (45 points) for second. The Reign are 12-7-2-0 in home games and 11-9-1-1 on the road. Phoenix ranks fifth place in the West Division standings, with an overall record of 18-19-1-2 (39 points).
NEXT GAME
Friday, February 6 - The Reign return home after a four-game road trip to face-off against the Stockton Thunder at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m.
TEAM LEADERS
- Goals - Jon Francisco (17)
- Assists -Geoff Walker (18)
- Points - Jon Francisco (34)
- PIM - David Walker (75)
- PPG - Jon Francisco (7)
- +/- - (tied) (+6) Andrew Martens, David Walker
- Wins - John Murray (13)
- GAA - Jeff Zatkoff (2.25)
- SVP -Jeff Zatkoff (0.936)
LEAGUE LEADERS:
- Attendance - 5th (avg. 5,207)
- Shootouts (overall) - 1st (.833)
- Power Play (overall) - 6th (.189)
- Power Play (home) - 7th (.179)
- Geoff Walker - 13th (rookie scoring) (30)
- Jon Francisco - 6th (tied) (game winning goals) (4)
- Jon Francisco - 6th (tied) (first goals) (5)
- Jeff Zatkoff - 4th (goals-against average) (2.25)
- John Murray - 10th (goals-against average) (2.63)
- Jeff Zatkoff - 2nd (save percentage) (.936)
- John Murray - 6th (tied) (save percentage) (.923)
- Wins - John Murray - 10th (tied) (13)
REIGN DROPS
After a four-game road trip, the Reign will be back at home Friday, February 6 to take on the Stockton Thunder and Saturday, February 7 to face-off against the Alaska Aces. Both games start at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 7 is the Reign's "Pink At The Rink" night! Players will wear pink themed jerseys, which will be auctioned off at the conclusion of the game. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation.
The ZOOperstars are coming to Citizens Business Bank Arena on Friday, February 6! Enjoy the antics of the oversized, inflatable characters, like Mario Lemule, LeBronco James, Tiger Woodschuck, Shaquille O'Seal and so many more, as they dance and entertain fans of all ages!
Single game tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, at all TicketMaster locations, or by calling (213) 480-3232.
ECHL Stories from February 3, 2009
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- Florida Scores Five in the Third to Thwart Rays 6-5 - South Carolina Stingrays
- Gordon's Overtime Goal Rallies Cyclones To 3-2 OT Win! - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Bakersfield back at home for three games this week - Bakersfield Condors
- MacMurchy Returns, Gongalsky Loaned to San Antonio - Stockton Thunder
- Chiefs Announce "Lucky Thirteen" Ticket Prices - Johnstown Chiefs
- Kern's Finest vs. Kern's Bravest at the Guns & Hoses Charity Game - Bakersfield Condors
- ECHL Transactions February 3rd - ECHL
- Mayotte Wins Weekly Award Again - Johnstown Chiefs
- Cincinnati's Kilpatrick Named In Glas Co ECHL Player Of The Week - ECHL
- Gwinnett's Siddall Suspended One Game, Fined - ECHL
- Dayton's Maslonka Fined - ECHL
- Kilpatrick Named In Glas Co ECHL Player of the Week - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Aces Add Goalie for Road Trip - Alaska Aces
- Game Preview: Ontario Reign At Phoenix - Ontario Reign
- Johnstown's Mayotte Named Reebok ECHL Goaltender Of The Week - ECHL
- Blades offering fans a chance to win "A suite for your sweetie!" - Florida Everblades
- Program Guide Now Available For ECHLTV - ECHL
- ECHL Today - ECHL
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