Ontario's Niederberger Recalled to Manchester
January 16, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, back-to-back Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, announced that goaltender Mathias Niederberger has been recalled to the American Hockey League's Manchester Monarchs following the Kings recall of Martin Jones on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Niederberger, 21, made one appearance for Manchester, when he relieved former Reign goaltender JF Berube, on Sunday, Jan. 5. After seeing 36 minutes of ice time, Niederberger stopped 13 of 14 shots. The Jan. 5 game marked the Dusseldorf, Germany native's AHL debut.
While with the Reign, Niederberger has played in six games with a 2-1-2 record, 2.79 goals-against average, and .889 save percentage.
Niederberger is currently under contract with the NHL's Los Angeles Kings.
Reign Drops:
American Red Cross Jersey Night is Saturday, Jan. 18! See the team wear these one-of-a-kind specialty jerseys, voted on by the fans at ontarioreign.com and bid on them immediately following the game to support the American Red Cross Inland Empire Chapter. This is also the first-ever Reign umbrella giveaway sponsored by the Reign Dance Team. Get your authentic Ontario Reign umbrella by being among the first 5,000 fans to enter Citizens Business Bank Arena!
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