Playoff Preview - Ontario Reign vs. Allen Americans - Game 4
Published on May 23, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Allen Americans at Ontario Reign
Western Conference Finals | Game 4
Arena: Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario, Calif.
Date: Saturday, May 21, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m. (PDT)
Watch: ECHL.TV, powered by NeuLion
Listen: Spreaker - Pre-game show starts at 5:45 p.m.
Follow: Facebook - Twitter - #ReignTrain
NOTE TO FANS: The ticket for tonight's game is printed as "Round 3 Game B." CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.
TONIGHT:
The Ontario Reign (10-5) and Allen Americans (9-5) play the fourth match of the Western Conference Finals at the Allen Event Center. Ontario and Allen are tied in total goals scored so far this series with nine each. The winner of this series will face the winner of the Eastern Conference Finals (South Carolina leads Toledo in the series 3-1) in the Kelly Cup Finals. This is the first time both teams have appeared in the Conference Finals in ECHL play; Allen previously won back-to-back President's Cups in the Central Hockey League before joining the ECHL for 2014-15. The Reign and Americans split the regular season series at 1-1-0-0.
WHITE DISPLAYING MARKSMAN-LIKE ACCURACY:
Not only does Matt White lead the Reign with nine goals, but his shooting percentage of 32.1% on 28 shots leads all skaters still playing in the conference finals; almost double his output of 28 goals on 161 shots in the regular season (17.4%).
ONTARIO CONTAINS ALLEN'S BIG GUNS:
For the second straight game, the Reign managed to hold several of the top scorers for the Americans off the scoresheet on Thursday. Notable was Spencer Asuchak, who is tied with Gary Steffes for second among Allen goal scorers with seven; the former Reign skater went without a shot on goal and was a -1.
NUNN BETTER:
Garry Nunn's assist on White's goal in Game 3 gave him six helpers on the power play, tied with Chad Costello for the league lead; since the start of the second round, few on Ontario's roster have matched his overall level of contributions: 14 points (6g-8a) in eight games.
14-15 HEAD-to-HEAD
02/10 - ONT vs ALN W, 4-1
02/11 - ONT vs ALN L, 3-5
2015 PLAYOFFS
5/17 - ONT at ALN L, 2-8
5/18 - ONT at ALN W, 3-0
5/21 - ONT vs ALN W, 4-1
5/23 - ONT vs ALN
5/24 - ONT vs ALN*
5/26 - ONT at ALN*
5/27 - ONT at ALN*
* if necessary
REIGN TRACKER:
- White - 5 game point streak (2g-4a)
- Nunn - 2 game point streak (2g-1a)
- Blackwater - 3 game point streak (2g-2a)
14-15 REIGN PLAYOFF RECORDS:
Current streak: 2-0
Last 5 games: 4-1
Last 10 games: 8-2
Home: 6-1
Away: 4-4
Vs. Pacific Div.: 8-4
Vs. Central Div.: 2-1
Vs. Western Conf.: 10-5
Power play: 19/79 (24.1%)
Penalty kill: 13/68 (82.2%)
RECENT MOVES:
05/18 - ADD King (activated from reserve)
05/18 - DEL Brittain (placed on reserve)
05/17 - ADD Rutherford (activated from reserve)
05/17 - ADD Cannata (activated from reserve)
05/17 - DEL King (placed on reserve)
05/17 - DEL Vollrath (released from ATO)
05/04 - ADD Couture (activated from reserve)
05/04 - DEL Rutherford (placed on reserve)
04/19 - DEL Bell (recalled to St. John's [AHL])
04/19 - ADD Vollrath (signed ATO)
04/19 - DEL Cannata (placed on reserve)
04/17 - ADD King (activated from reserve)
NEXT GAME:
The Reign host the Americans in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, May 23 at 6 p.m. (PDT) at Citizens Business Bank Arena. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets for this game.
Reign Drops:
Tickets for the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs are on sale now and start at just $12. Tickets can be purchased online at AXS.com, or by visiting the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office. The Reign are also offering 50% off tickets for all Western Conference Finals home games (except glass seats) to all active, reserve and veteran military members when they present valid military identification at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office (terms and conditions apply). Fans can also purchase discounted playoff ticket plans and group tickets by calling the Reign front office at (909) 941-PUCK (7825). For more information, visit ontarioreign.com/tickets/playoff.
Climb aboard the #ReignTrain today! Visit ontarioreign.com/reigntrain and print out your fan banner to show your support as the Reign continue their run through the 2015 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Fans are encouraged to take and share photos through the Ontario Reign Instagram account.
Become a Reign Season Ticket Member today! Season tickets for the 2015-16 season - Ontario's first as a member of the American Hockey League and the primary developmental affiliate of the LA Kings - are on sale now. All Season Ticket Members also receive free parking, ticket exchange, account manager access, an invitation to an exclusive Season Ticket Member event, guaranteed giveaways (one per account) and more.
Season ticket packages start as low as $340, and include payment options for your convenience. For more information on Reign season tickets - along with a comprehensive list of Season Ticket Member benefits - please call 909-941-PUCK (7825) to select and purchase your 2015-16 season seats today!
Visit us at ontarioreign.com, follow the team @OntarioReign and visit ontarioreign.com/ahl for additional information. And be sure to listen to all home games and select road matches for free via Spreaker.
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- Americans Look to Even the Series Tonight in Ontario - Allen Americans
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