Reign Acquire Rutherford from Mavericks for Walker
January 22, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, four-time Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, have announced that the club has received veteran forward David Rutherford from the Missouri Mavericks in exchange for veteran forward Geoff Walker.
Rutherford, 27, has played in 35 games with Missouri this season, tallying 20 points (6g-14a) and 49 penalty minutes.
The native of Ladner, British Columbia has played in 356 professional games, totaling 303 points (140g-163a) and 500 penalty minutes. Rutherford captured a Kelly Cup Championship with the Florida Everblades in 2011-12.
Prior to turning pro, the 5-foot-9, 179-pound winger played for the Vancouver Giants and Spokane Chiefs of the Western Hockey League, amassing 111 points (57g-54a) and 242 penalty minutes in 163 games. Rutherford helped Spokane capture the Memorial Cup in 2007-08 alongside current Reign forward Judd Blackwater.
Walker, 27, had played in 36 games with Ontario this season, posting 26 points (12g-14a) and 31 penalty minutes.
Reign Drops :
Ontario's next home game on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. against the Idaho Steelheads is a Mountain Mike's Pizza 2-for-1 Wednesday. Stop by your local participating Mountain Mike's Pizza to pick up your 2-for-1 ticket vouchers with any purchase.
Immediately following the game against the Steelheads, fans can meet the Reign players during the Post-Game Player Party at Boston's Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga, located at 11260 4th Street (at 4th & Milliken, across from the Ontario Mills Mall). Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food purchase that night!
The Ontario Reign Stretch Run Plan is back! Fans can now purchase their plans for as little as $45. Each Stretch Run Plans includes a ticket to four pre-selected games, free parking and a free pass to Knott's Berry Farm (valued at $65)!
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