Reign Earn Point in 4-3 OT Loss to Wranlgers
February 12, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The Ontario Reign (28-15-3-2), proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, forced overtime, but fell 4-3 to the Las Vegas Wranglers (31-16-1-4) before 4,344 at Orleans Arena Sunday afternoon.
Kevin Estrada scored a pair of power-play goals to give Ontario a 2-0 lead in the first period. The first goal came as Bill Bagron hit Estrada in the slot for a snap shot past Joe Fallon at 7:25. Estrada redirected Chris Huxley's point shot for his second goal at 18:07. Vincent LoVerde also assisted on the goal.
The Wranglers answered with a pair of goals by Josh Lunden and took the lead late in the second period on a goal by Adam Huxley. Lunden scored with 30 seconds left in the first period and again just 39 seconds into the second frame. Las Vegas got its first lead of the game as Huxley finished a 2-on-1 with Eric Lampe to give the Wranglers a 3-2 lead at 19:40.
Kyle Kraemer extended his point streak to seven games as he tied the game at 3-3 with a power-play goal at 8:00 of the third stanza. Unable to settle a bouncing puck, Kraemer slapped a fluttering shot through a crowd and into the net. It was only the second time Reign have scored three power-play goals in a single game this season. Las Vegas had a couple of great chances but J. F. Berube stopped both Adam Miller and Channing Boe at point-blank range to force overtime.
The Reign had just killed off a power play when Lunden completed the hat trick at 3:27 of the extra frame to win it for the Wranglers, 4-3.
Berube (9-8-2) mad 35 saves on 39 shots to run his unbeaten streak to five games, while Fallon (26-9-4) stopped 20 of the 23 shots he faced in the win.
Three stars:
1) LV- Josh Lunden
2) ONT- Kyle Kraemer
3) LV- Adam Huxley
To view the box score,click here.
Reign Drops
The Reign play Wednesday night at Stockton before returning home for three games in three nights beginning Friday, Feb. 17 against Colorado Eagles at 7 p.m. Get the night started off right with a Hooters pre-game rally and enjoy food and drink specials, prize giveaways and more.
Friday is Police Night, where all Police Officers are invited to enjoy the Reign vs. Eagles game with a group rate ticket price ($9-$23). Police Officers and their families MUST contact Nathan Barnett to receive this special group rate. For more information contact Nathan Barnett at 909-204-5508 or nbarnett@ontarioreign.com. Be sure to enjoy Free Wing Fridays courtesy of Hooters after the game. Bring your Reign ticket to Hooters within 24 hours of the game to receive five free wings!
Saturday's 6 p.m. game against the Idaho Steelheads features Fire on Ice IV, a charity match between the Ontario Fire Department and the New York Fire Department. The game starts at 2 p.m. and one ticket is good for admission to both games.
The first 3,000 fans in attendance at Saturday's game will receive a Jon Francisco bobblehead, sponsored by Progressive Energy Solutions. The bobbleheads will be handed out starting at the 2 p.m. game. For more information on discounted group tickets contact Brad Spetnagel at 909-204-5509 or bspetnagel@ontarioreign.com.
The Reign wrap up their home stand Sunday with a 5 p.m. game against the Steelheads. Come meet up with the players after the game and enjoy some great food at Boston's Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar located on the corner of Milliken and 4th St. (11260 4th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730). Show your ticket stub and receive 15% off your food order.
Call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit www.ontarioreign.com today for tickets to Reign home games.
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