ECHL Ontario Reign

Reign Clip Eagles 4-3

Published on November 27, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


LOVELAND, Colo. - The Ontario Reign (10-6-0-2), four-time Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, held on for a 4-3 win over the Colorado Eagles (9-5-0-0) in front of a crowd of 5,289 on Wednesday night at the Budweiser Events Center.

Ontario broke a scoreless tie in the first period when Ralfs Freibergs received a pass from Nolan Julseth-White and let a wrist shot fly that beat Eagles goaltender Doug Carr between the legs at 13:26. Maxim Kitsyn received the secondary assist on the goal.

The Reign extended the lead to two goals when Judd Blackwater was hauled down behind the Colorado net, but managed to deliver a pass back to the blueline for Matt Register, who blasted a shot past Carr at 15:44, with Tyler Spurgeon adding the secondary assist.

The Eagles got on the board late in the frame, when Brock Nixon blasted a shot off the rush to beat Jussi Olkinuora at 19:16.

In the second period, Ontario seized the opportunity during a five-on-three man advantage when Spurgeon passed the puck back to Register, who fired a slap shot from the blueline. Carr made the initial stop for the Eagles, but he left a rebound for Jeff May, who swooped in beneath the right circle and snapped the puck home at 3:21.

With Teigan Zahn still in the box for his delay of game penalty, Colorado countered with a shorthanded goal by Curtis Gedig at 4:00, with Trent Daavettila assisting.

The Eagles then tied the score at 3-3 after Nixon converted on a penalty shot, as he came down the right side with speed, and snapped the puck past Olkinuora's blocker at 10:22.

The Reign restored their lead on a delayed penalty, as Matt White sent a pass back to Register, who then used a head-fake to fool Carr before depositing the puck in the net and collecting his second of the night at 14:14, with Geoff Walker also getting credit for an assist.

In the third period, Olkinuora kept the Eagles at bay by making several brilliant saves, especially once Carr was pulled for an extra attacker.

Olkinuora earned the victory for Ontario with 27 saves; Carr took the defeat with 27 stops.

Three Stars :

1. ONT - Matt Register

2. COL - Brock Nixon

3. COL - Curtis Gedig

Reign Drops :

The Ontario Reign, in partnership with San Antonio Community Hospital and their Foundation, will host SACH Jersey Night and Fleece Blanket Giveaway on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m.

The Reign players will be wearing specialty jerseys designed by Ignite Design & Advertising, Inc., that will be auctioned off immediately after the game against the Colorado Eagles. All proceeds from the jersey auction will benefit the San Antonio Community Hospital's Foundation.

In addition, the first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a fleece blanket, courtesy of San Antonio Community Hospital and Promotional Adventures. Don't miss out on all the action-packed fun and purchase your tickets by CLICKING HERE.

The following night, on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., the team will host - in conjunction with Smart Solar Power - the fifth annual Teddy Bear Toss and Boy Scouts of America Night.

Fans are invited to bring new teddy bears, or other stuffed animals, to the game against the Colorado Eagles and take part in the Reign's Annual Teddy Bear Toss sponsored by Smart Solar Power. When the Reign score their first goal of the night, fans in attendance will toss their teddy bears onto the ice to celebrate. All of the stuffed animals will be collected and donated to Toys for Tots.

In the event fans forget to bring stuffed animals, Smart Solar Power will have two locations in the arena with stuffed animals available for purchase prior to the game. All proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots (while supplies last).

In honor of Boy Scout Night, local Boy Scouts will also be in the arena to enjoy an evening of Reign hockey. A portion of tickets purchased through the Ontario Reign link will benefit the Boy Scouts of America, California Inland Empire Council, and each ticket purchased through this link will receive a collectible patch. To purchase tickets to benefit the Boy Scouts of America visit ontarioreign.com/boyscouts, or contact Steven Minucci at (909) 204-5506 or sminucci@ontarioreign.com. When ordering online, use promo code: SCOUT14.

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