February 11, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kevin Slusarski, Ontario Reign PR Intern
Phone: 909-941-7825
Email: pr@ontarioreign.com
Reign Shut Out Grizzlies 4-0
Three defensemen lead way with first goals of the season
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign (28-15-2-2), proud affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, got back to their winning ways with a 4-0 drubbing of the Utah Grizzlies (20-23-0-5) before 8,481 Saturday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Mike Gabinet, Jason Fredricks, and Alan Mazur each scored their first goals of the season and J. F. Berube turned aside all 22 of the shots he faced for his third shutout of the season. Kyle Kraemer assisted on all three of the blueliner's markers.
The game neared the midway point of the contest with no score before the Reign drew first blood with a power-play goal at 8:44 of the second period. Tristan King worked the puck behind the net to Kraemer who hit Gabinet for the one-timer.
The Reign jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third period with a pair of goals 40 seconds apart. C.J. Stretch scored his 20th goal of the season at 9:28 with a backhander. Kevin Estrada and Vincent LoVerde had assists on the play. Fredricks scored at 10:08 as he collected a loose puck at the right faceoff dot then spun and fired a wrist shot past goaltender Jimmy Spratt all in one motion. Mazur put the game away at 15:07 with a shot through traffic that appeared to glance off of a Grizzlies player on its way into the net.
Berube (9-8-1) earned his fourth straight win, while Spratt (7-8-0) stopped 32 of the 36 shots he faced in the loss.
Three stars:
1) ONT- J. F. Berube
2) ONT- Kyle Kraemer
3) ONT- Jason Fredricks
To view the box score,click here.
Reign Drops
The Reign play two quick road games 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.
Be sure to stop by and visit George and the crew at the Royal Caribbean table during the all Reign home games to take advantage of these exclusive “Reign Fan” offers! Offers to include $50 shipboard credit per cabin, “Passport to Savings” booklet, book Allure & Oasis of the Seas by March 31st and receive a FREE spa treatment (some restrictions apply) and any bookings made by February 29 with a sail by March 31 they will receive a FREE Specialty Restaurant dinner on ANY Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Call (888) 798-9133 with any questions.
Call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit www.ontarioreign.com today for tickets to Reign home games.
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