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Saunders and the Eagles Shut Out Reign, 3-0

November 28, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles (10-5-0-0) took down the Ontario Reign (10-7-0-2), in style with a 3-0 shutout on Friday evening at the Budweiser Events Center. Eagles forward Nathan Moon assisted on all three goals, forward Darryl Bootland came away with his second Gordie Hat Trick of the season while goalie Clarke Saunders earned his first professional shutout.

After a scoreless first period, Bootland found the back of the net on the power play just 1:14 into the second frame with help from linemates Trent Daavettila and Moon to give Colorado the 1-0 advantage.

Five minutes and forty-seven seconds into the third stanza Eagles defenseman Curtis Gedig beat Ontario netminder Jussi Olkinuora for the second time on the power play to gain the 2-0 lead over the Reign. With 6:22 left in the third, Eagles defenseman Brett Kulak found himself on a short breakaway in the low slot as he recorded the Eagles third goal of the night to give them the 3-0 lead over the Reign. Saunders held off 26 of Ontario's 26 shots to earn the Eagles first shutout of the season 3-0.

There is no shortage of hockey to be thankful for this season! The Eagles take on the Ontario Reign again on Sat. Nov. 29th! The match-up is extra-special as it is the Eagles first annual "Stick Up for Kids" game presented by The UPS Stores of Fort Collins. You can help out local children's charities by attending the game on November 29th against the Ontario Reign and bid on a special game-used candy-cane themed hockey stick! For information and to learn simply attending the game can help benefit a remarkable Northern Colorado children's charity please call the Eagles office at (970) 686-SHOT (7468).Colorado Eagles single game tickets are on sale now and start at just $16 per seat. Contact the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468) or visitwww.ComcastTix.com to reserve your seats today and be part of the action!

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