ECHL Ontario Reign

Reign Get Edged by Wranglers in 2-1 Loss

March 27, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


LAS VEGAS, NV - The Ontario Reign (45-18-3-4), back-to-back Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, couldn't get past the Las Vegas Wranglers (36-30-2-3) on Tuesday night before a crowd of 3,271 at Orleans Arena in a 2-1 loss.

The Wranglers drew first blood with a late goal in the first period. Andrew Sarauer sent a one-timer past JF Berube with assists from Sean Wiles and Marc Cantin for the first goal of the night.

On the power play, C.J. Stretch scored for the Reign in his first game back from an AHL call-up with the Oklahoma City Barons. Stretch fired the puck on the Wranglers net from the top of right circle and it went in off the cross bar to tie the game. David Walker and Cameron Burt also earned points on the play with the two assists.

Before the end of the second period, Judd Blackwater put the Wranglers ahead again at 16:29 for what would be the game-winning goal. Blackwater was set up by Chris Francis and Charlie Cook.

Berube took the loss in his first Reign game since his return from Manchester with 28 saves on 30 shots; Mitch O'Keefe earned the win stopping 29 of 30 shots.

Three Stars:

1. LV - Judd Blackwater

2. LV - Mitch O'Keefe

3. LV - Andrew Sarauer

Reign Drops:

The Reign will return home to Citizens Business Bank Arena to finish out the regular season. A two-game homestand begins on Friday, Mar. 29 at 7:00 p.m. when the Reign face the league-leading Alaska Aces. It's Hooters Free Boneless Wing Friday, so be sure you keep your ticket stub to get your five free boneless wings after the game! Friday is Star Wars night too, so we encourage you to wear your best Star Wars costumes and take pictures with your favorite characters. Adults are not permitted to wear masks. Erik Turner, a guitarist from the band Warrant, will be at the Cross Bar during the game to promote his new wine, sign autographs, and take photos. Click HERE to buy tickets.

Saturday, Mar. 30 is the final home game of the regular season. A 6:00 p.m. puck drop kicks off Fan Appreciation Night for the team to give back to the best fans in the league! Every section is a winner at this game and some lucky fans will go home with a game-worn Reign jersey right off the players' backs! One lucky fan will with the ultimate prize of the Chuck-a-Puck Toyota Tacoma courtesy of Toyota. Seating is extremely limited so click HERE to buy your tickets now!

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