Ontario On Home Ice For Final Two Home Games This Weekend
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL Los Angeles Kings and AHL Manchester Monarchs, was defeated by the Las Vegas Wranglers, 5-2, Friday evening before a crowd of 4,222 fans at Orleans Arena.
The Wranglers scored first just over three minutes into the match. Center Justin Taylor picked up the rebound from  center Hugo Carpentier’s bid and threw the puck past Ontario netminder Jeff Zatkoff. Forward Mick Lawrence also picked up an assist on the play, and Las Vegas took an early 1-0 lead.
The Reign tied the game at 9:39. Right wing Brad Mehalko fired a shot over the shoulder of Wranglers netminder Glenn Fisher with assists from centers Tim Kraus and Jon Francisco. The clubs headed into the second period of play tied with one goal each.
The Wranglers scored three unanswered goals in the second period. The first came at 6:30 from center Chris Ferraro, with assists from defenseman Matt Robinson and center Chris Neiszner. At 13:37, Matt Robinson scored his second point of the match, when he punched the rebound from defenseman Matt Madill’s shot past Zatkoff. Left wing Dan Riedel also notched an assist. Five seconds later, Hugo Carpentier recorded his second point of the night when he snapped the puck over Zatkoff’s shoulder from the top of the slot. Forward Rob Ricci claimed the assist on the play, and Las Vegas extended their lead, 4-1. The second period came to an end, and found the Wranglers with a three-goal lead as the teams headed into the final period of play.
It took 15:27 for a puck to find the back of the net in the third period, and it came from forward Dale Reinhardt’s stick. Right wing Geoff Walker and Brad Mehalko picked up the assists on Reinhardt’s goal, and the Reign cut the Wrangler’s lead, 4-2.
Las Vegas answered back less than three minutes later. Forward Kelly Czuy buried the puck behind Zatkoff with a backhanded shot. Defenseman Jason Dest picked up the assist, and the Wranglers extended their lead to 5-2 late in the third period. Ontario was unable to catch Las Vegas, who went on to win the match with a final score of Wranglers 5, Reign 2.
To view the box score, click here.
Three stars:
1. LV – M. Robinson
2. LV – H. Carpentier
3. LV – J. Taylor
REIGN DROPS
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Saturday, March 21 is Military Appreciation Night! Come out and salute your armed forces and help raise money for the kids! Your Reign players will be wearing special military-themed jerseys, sponsored by Ice Town. These game-worn jerseys will be auctioned off after the game and a portion of the proceeds will go to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. All active and non-active military personnel with valid military ID can purchase any upper level seat for ONLY $6! **AN EXTREMELY LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS REMAIN AVAILABLE FOR THIS GAME!!**
Saturday, March 21 is also the third and final bobblehead giveaway night! The first 3,500 fans in attendance will receive a limited edition Karl Taylor bobblehead!
Sunday, March 22, the Reign is honoring their fans on Fan Appreciation Night! All fans will have the opportunity to win prizes throughout the game! All season ticket, club view, and suite holders: make sure to come to today's game, as your name could be pulled as the winner of a game-worn jersey (you must be present to win)! The Reign players will be wearing their orange jerseys tonight and you will get the sweaters off their backs… that is, if your name is selected!
Single game tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, at all TicketMaster locations, or by calling (213) 480-3232.
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