Ontario Takes 2-0 Series Lead with 7-2 Win
Published on April 4, 2013 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Ontario, California - The Ontario Reign scored four goals in the first 5:44 of the second period to open up a 1-0 game and beat the Utah Grizzlies 7-2 Wednesday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena; taking a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven opening round playoff series.
Ontario led 1-0 after one period after scoring 6:02 into the frame.
The Reign broke the game open with two power-play goals in the first 1:45 of the second period and scoring to make it 2-0 11 seconds into the frame.
Riley Armstrong scored both Utah goals going to the net to make it 6-1 and 7-2.
Ben Meisner relieved Shane Owen after the third Ontario goal.
The Grizzlies return home Friday and Saturday for games three and four of the series. Tickets are on sale now at utahgrizzlies.com, the Maverik Center box office or any Ticketmaster location. Group discounts for parties of 10 or more and catered luxury suite packages are available by calling (801) 988-7825.
Game 1: Tuesday, April 2: Ontario 5 Utah 2
Game 2: Wednesday, April 3: Ontario 7 Utah 2
Game 3: Friday, April 5: Ontario at Utah, 7:05 p.m.
Game 4: Saturday, April 6: Ontario at Utah, 7:05 p.m.
Game 5** Tuesday, April 9: Ontario at Utah, 7:05 p.m.
Game 6** Friday, April 12: Utah at Ontario, 8 p.m.
Game 7** Saturday, April 13: Utah at Ontario, 7 p.m.
**If Necessary, All Times Are Mountain
All games will be broadcast live on 1320 KFAN, 1320KFAN.com, iHeart Radio by searching "1320 KFAN" and for $9 PPV at UtahGrizzlies.com.
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