Game Preview: Ontario Reign Vs Stockton Thunder
March 18, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
2008-09 RECORD: Ontario Reign: 35-24-3-2 (75 points) - 1st place - Pacific Division Stockton Thunder: 29-29-3-2 (63 points) - 3rd place - Pacific Division
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena Date: Wednesday, March 18 Time: 7:00 p.m. (PST) Audio Broadcast: B2 Networks or ontarioreign.com streaming audio Webcast: B2 Networks
2008-09 HEAD-TO-HEAD SERIES 11/12/08 vs. Stockton W, 3-2 11/15/08 vs. Stockton L, 2-3 (OT) 11/26/08 @ Stockton W, 4-2 12/5/08 vs. Stockton L, 2-3 12/6/08 @ Stockton W, 4-0 12/21/08 vs. Stockton W, 6-2 2/6/09 vs. Stockton L, 1-5 2/15/09 @ Stockton W, 3-2 3/8/09 @ Stockton W, 2-1 3/18/09 vs. Stockton 7:00 p.m.
TONIGHT'S MATCHUP Tonight's game is the tenth and final time the Ontario Reign and the Stockton Thunder will face-off in the 2008-2009 season. The Reign hold a 6-2-1-0 record against Stockton, with Ontario picking up the win, 2-1, in the last match on March 8 in Stockton. Right wing Geoff Walker leads the Reign in points against the Thunder with 8 (3g, 5a). Center Ryan Huddy leads the Thunder in points against the Reign with 7 (3g, 4a).
Ontario currently ranks first in the Pacific Division standings, posting an overall record of 35-24-3-2 (75 points), seven points ahead of the Las Vegas Wranglers (68 points) for second. The Reign is 19-12-2-0 in home games and 16-12-1-2 on the road. Stockton ranks third place in the Pacific Division standings, posting an overall record of 29-29-3-2 (63 points).
STREAKS - Tim Kraus extended his assist streak to 4 games (5a) (3/11/09-3/15/09)
NEXT GAME Friday, March 20 - The Reign is heading to Las Vegas to face-off against the Wranglers. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
TEAM LEADERS - Goals - (tied) Jon Francisco, Geoff Walker (19) - Assists - Tim Kraus (29) - Points - Jon Francisco (44) - PIM - David Walker (125) - PPG - Geoff Walker (11) - +/- - David Walker (+8) - GAA - Jeff Zatkoff (2.93) - SVP -Jeff Zatkoff (0.916)
LEAGUE LEADERS - Attendance - 3rd (avg. 5,558) - Shootouts (overall) - 2nd (.750) - Shootouts (home) - 1st (1.00) - Power Play (overall) - 6th (.190) - Power Play (home) - 8th (.180) - Chad Starling - 11th (shootouts) (.667) - Jeff Zatkoff - 5th (save percentage) (.916)
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Wednesday, March 18, the Reign is extending a special ticket offer to their fans. Upper level tickets are only $5, and lower level tickets are only $10! Please note, this price does not include a $3 facility fee, and is subject to availability. This offer is only available at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office.
Saturday, March 21 is Military Appreciation Night, presented by the Ontario USO! Come out and salute your armed forces and help raise money for the kids! Your Reign players will be wearing special military-themed jerseys, sponsored by Ice Town. These game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and a portion of the proceeds will go to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Be sure to arrive early as the military festivities will begin at 5:00 pm with miniature F-18's on display. All active and non-active military personnel with valid military ID can purchase any upper level seat for ONLY $6! **AN EXTREMELY LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THIS GAME!!**
Saturday, March 21 is also the third and final bobblehead giveaway night! The first 3,500 fans in attendance will receive a limited edition Karl Taylor bobblehead!
Sunday, March 22, the Reign is honoring their fans on Fan Appreciation Night! All fans will have the opportunity to win prizes throughout the game! All season ticket, club view, and suite holders: make sure to come to today's game, as your name could be pulled as the winner of a game-worn jersey (you must be present to win)! The Reign players will be wearing their orange jerseys tonight and you will get the sweaters off their backs... that is, if your name is selected!
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.
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