Reign Grind out 4-1 Win over Americans
February 11, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign (28-13-3-4), four-time Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2014 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, defeated the Allen Americans (32-8-2-2) by a 4-1 score in front of a crowd of 6,139 on Tuesday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Despite facing an early penalty kill situation for too many men on the ice, Ontario's special teams immediately went to work. After taking a pass from Ralfs Freibergs, Matt White skated into the offensive zone and darted to the inside, tucking the puck underneath Riley Gill for a shorthanded tally at 2:02.
White connected again minutes later at even strength, when Maxim Kitsyn carried the puck beneath the Allen goal line, and then threaded a backdoor feed to White, who one-timed the shot into the net at 7:13.
The Reign carried the two-goal lead into the second period, until Aaron Gens scored on the power-play for Allen, by banking a shot off the crossbar and into the net past Daniel Spence at 6:47.
In the third period, an injury to Spence forced Spencer McLay to come off the bench and take over between the pipes for Ontario at 7:27.
The Reign gave their goaltender some insurance when Rocco Carzo knocked a backhand shot underneath the pads of Gill during a goalmouth scramble, and Robert Czarnik sealed the victory for Ontario when he scored an empty-net goal at 19:56.
Spence earned the victory with 28 saves, while McLay turned aside all 10 shots he faced in relief; Gill took the loss with 26 stops.
Three Stars:
1. ONT - Matt White
2. ONT - Rocco Carzo
3. ONT - Daniel Spence
Reign Drops :
On Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena, the Reign will unveil their new logo and colors for the 2015-16 season - when they begin play in the American Hockey League - in a press conference inside the main entrance of the arena. The Ontario Reign are currently offering a special call-in-only offer for that evening's game at 7 p.m. against the Allen Americans. When you purchase a ticket for Wednesday's game, you will also receive a free ticket of equal or lesser value for the game on Friday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. against the Alaska Aces! Call 909-941-7825 to get your tickets today.
Friday's game is a New York Grill Fan Friday. The New York Grill, located at 950 Ontario Mills Drive, invites all Reign fans to come before and/or after all Friday night games. They will stay open late on Friday game nights and provide special "Reign" promotions.
The Reign, in partnership with Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, will host LLUCH Jersey Night on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. against the Aces. The team will be wearing specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off in a live auction following the game to benefit the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital's Foundation. The first 5,000 fans in attendance will receive a free reusable Reign grocery bag, compliments of Sprouts Farmers Market.
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 and free parking!
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