Reign Lose Second Straight to Eagles, 3-1
March 29, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
LOVELAND, CO. - The Ontario Reign (41-21-5-3), proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings, were again defeated by the Colorado Eagles (37-27-1-5) Wednesday night at the Budwieser Events Center before 5,289. The Reign finish the season 5-4-2-0 against the Eagles.
Ontario started off the first frame strongly putting several shots on Colorado's Kyle Jones. The Reign were on the penalty-kill just one minute into play for a high-sticking call against Jason Beeman. The two teams traded off trips to the box, but neither converted the man-advantage. Colorado took control in the latter half of the period outshooting Ontario, 16 to eight.
The second period unleashed very physical play from both teams. Ontario benefitted from one of their six power-play opportunities when Vincent LoVerde fired a hard shot from the right face-off circle past Jones to earn his fifth goal of the season. Kyle Kraemer and Beeman picked up the assists. Three major fights broke out with a combined total of 62 infraction minutes being given in the second period alone.
Colorado took control of the third period with three unanswered goals. The first came at 8:32 from Kevin Ulanski, assisted by Joey Sides and Aaron Schneekloth. Schneekloth took advantage of the Eagles' only power play of the frame and got one past J.F. Berube giving Colorado their first lead of the game at 12:10. While the Reign had the puck in the Eagles end, Ulanski managed to get hold of it and brought it into the Ontario zone on a breakaway and scored through the five-hole.
Of the combined 14 power-play chances, nine for Ontario, five for Colorado, each team was only able to convert one apiece throughout the contest.
Berube took the loss stopping 22 of 25 shots and Jones got the win stopping all but one of Ontario's 25 shots.
Three Stars:
1) COL - K. Ulanski
2) COL - K. Jones
3) COL - A. Schneekloth
Reign Drops:
Friday's game starts at 7 p.m. Get the night started off right with the Hooters pre-game rally and enjoy food and drink specials, prize giveaways and more. Be sure to enjoy Free Wing Fridays courtesy of Hooters. Bring your Reign ticket to Hooters within 24 hours of the game to receive five free wings!
Saturday's 6 p.m. game is Fan Appreciation Night, brought to you by Toyota. All Ontario Reign fans are welcome because tonight is all about you! Drive to the Kelly Cup rally towels will be given out to fans as they enter the arena.
The Toyota Tundra Chuck-A-Puck giveaway will happen at the game! One lucky fan will get to drive a Toyota Tundra home, as they will win a two-year lease with Toyota. Former LA Kings player, Glen Murray will be at the game signing autographs at the Toyota vehicle located in the main entrance of the arena (time TBA). Lastly, the Reign/Toyota jerseys off our backs will happen immediately after the game. To enter to win one of the Reign's orange game-worn jerseys, you MUST submit your entry at the Toyota vehicle display at the main entrance of Citizens Business Bank Arena Saturday ONLY! Twenty five lucky fans will be picked at random and brought down to the ice to receive your jersey from each of our players.
Cameron the Super Fan will help cheer on the Reign in their last regular season game.
Come meet up with the players after the game and enjoy some great food from 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.
Remember, with playoffs just around the corner, every game counts! Don't miss a minute of Reign hockey, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit www.ontarioreign.com today for tickets to Reign home games.
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