Gravel Scores Game Winner in 2-1 Overtime Victory over Barracuda
December 13, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario Reign Hold off the San Jose Barracuda
(Ontario Reign)
Ontario, CA - Reign defenseman Kevin Gravel scored the game-winning goal at 1:16 of overtime to help the Ontario Reign (15-4-2-0) skate past the San Jose Barracuda (9-9-1-3), 2-1, at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Sunday afternoon. Netminder Peter Budaj picked up his 14th win of the season with 19 saves.
Ontario opened the game with quality scoring chances early in the first period, but San Jose netminder Aaron Dell was there to keep the Reign off the scoreboard. The Barracuda broke the scoreless tie at 19:29 when forward Trevor Parkes scored on a redirection, tipping in a shot by defenseman Mark Cundari.
In a scoreless middle frame, Budaj came up big for Ontario, making seven saves, while Dell stopped six.
Ontario broke open the third period energized, pressing early and finally found the back of the net when forward Justin Auger tipped home forward Sean Backman's shot at 18:59 to make it 1-1. With the assist, Backman now extends his point lead to a team-high 19 points (five goals, 14 assists).
The game remained at one apiece until 1:16 of overtime when Gravel netted the game-winner, slipping the puck in between the legs of Dell for the victory. Dell finished with 23 saves out of 25 shots for the loss.
The Reign celebrate Teddy Bear Toss presented by Smart Solar Power on Saturday, December 19 against the San Diego Gulls at 6:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Bring a new or gently used stuffed toy to toss onto the ice after the Reign score their first goal! All donations will be collected and donated to local charities.
Be one of the first 5,000 fans to gobble up an exclusive Ontario Reign oven mitt on Sunday, December 20 against the Bakersfield Condors and take a spin on the ice in our Postgame Holiday Skate. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for our CHP Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots CHP Toy Drive CHiPs for Kids and receive a ticket to the game for 50% off! It's Family Day with a special 3:00 start!
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