ECHL Ontario Reign

Ontario Suffers in 3-0 Loss to Colorado

March 28, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


LOVELAND, CO.- The Ontario Reign (41-20-5-3), proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, fell in a hard fought battle against the Eagles (36-27-1-5) Tuesday night before 5,289 at the Budwieser Events Center. The Reign's offense couldn't convert any of their nine power-play opportunities, but special teams killed six of seven penalties.

The Reign are still within just four points of the league-leading Alaska Aces for the Western Conference, and hold their spot atop the Pacific Division by one point over the Las Vegas Wranglers.

The Eagles flew off the bench putting on the offensive pressure early in the game and carrying it throughout the majority of the first period. At the 4:11 mark Aaron Schneekloth fired a hard snap shot past J.F. Berube's glove side for the first tally of the game. In the final few minutes of the period, Ontario found their stride and came within just two shots on goal of Colorado who had three times as many just moments before.

Colorado held onto their one goal lead throughout the second period. Ontario had a number of good chances in close to the Eagles' net, but couldn't get the puck past the crease. Berube's strong goaltending kept several Colorado chances out of the cage as the Eagles managed to get by the Reign defense a number of times and kept up their speed and control.

Ontario still couldn't get it going in the final period for a comeback and gave up two more goals. Halfway through the period Colorado's Jake Marto found the back of the net off passes from Joey Sides and Riley Nelson to give his team the two-goal advantage and the momentum for the rest of the game. Four minutes and 40 seconds later, Sides struck again this time scoring the power-play goal on a top shelf shot giving his team the decisive 3-0 win.

In his professional debut, Damien Ketlo earned the shutout stopping all of Ontario's 27 shots. Berube took the loss saving three of 35 shots.

Three Stars:

1) COL - Damien Ketlo

2) COL - Jake Marto

3) COL - Aaron Slattengren

Click here to view the box score.

Reign Drops:

The Reign play their final game in Colorado tomorrow before returning this weekend to close out the regular season with a two-game set against the Alaska Aces.

Friday's game starts at 7 p.m. Get the night started off right with the Hooters pre-game rally and enjoy food and drink specials, prize giveaways and more. Be sure to enjoy Free Wing Fridays courtesy of Hooters. Bring your Reign ticket to Hooters within 24 hours of the game to receive five free wings!

Saturday's 6 p.m. game is Fan Appreciation Night, brought to you by Toyota. All Ontario Reign fans are welcome because tonight is all about you! Drive to the Kelly Cup rally towels will be given out to fans as they enter the arena.

The Toyota Tundra Chuck-A-Puck giveaway will happen at the game! One lucky fan will get to drive a Toyota Tundra home, as they will win a two-year lease with Toyota. Former LA Kings player, Glen Murray will be at the game signing autographs at the Toyota vehicle located in the main entrance of the arena (time TBA). Lastly, the Reign/Toyota jerseys off our backs will happen immediately after the game. To enter to win one of the Reign's orange game-worn jerseys, you MUST submit your entry at the Toyota vehicle display at the main entrance of Citizens Business Bank Arena Saturday ONLY! Twenty five lucky fans will be picked at random and brought down to the ice to receive your jersey from each of our players.

Cameron the Super Fan will help cheer on the Reign in their last regular season game.

Come meet up with the players after the game and enjoy some great food from Boston's Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar located on the corner of Milliken and 4th St. (11260 4th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730). Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food order.

Remember, with playoffs just around the corner, every game counts! Don't miss a minute of Reign hockey, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit www.ontarioreign.com today for tickets to Reign home games.

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