Ontario Reign Weekly - Reign Bring Home First-Ever Club Win
Home Opener Saturday, Oct. 25
ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign began their 2008-09 inaugural season on Saturday, Oct. 18, when they beat Pacific Division rival Bakersfield Condors 2-1 to open the season. The Reign gained two points for the win, placing them in a tie with the Fresno Falcons for the lead in the Pacific Division. The Reign take on the Las Vegas Wranglers in a three-game set beginning Thursday, with the Reign home-opener against Vegas this Saturday, Oct. 25.
2008-09 RECORD:
Overall Record: 1-0-0 (2 points)
Home Record: 0-0-0 (0 points)
Away Record: 1-0-0 (2 points)
STANDINGS: (Pacific Division):
Team
|
GP |
W
|
L
|
OTL
|
SOL
|
Points |
| Fresno Falcons |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Ontario Reign |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Las Vegas Wranglers |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Bakersfield Condors |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Stockton Thunder |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
UPCOMING GAMES:
Thursday, Oct. 23 - Ontario Reign @ Las Vegas Wranglers – 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 24 - Ontario Reign @ Las Vegas Wranglers – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25 - Ontario Reign vs. Las Vegas Wranglers – 7 p.m.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS:
Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Reign fans are invited to meet and greet the Reign players at Omaha Jacks in Rancho Cucamonga from 6-9 p.m. Food and beverage specials will be available for fans to purchase. Omaha Jacks is located at 11837 Foothill Blvd. #A, Rancho Cucamonga, 91730.
 
Saturday, Oct. 25 – All fans in attendance will receive a Reign Magnet schedule courtesy of Ontario Sheraton. In addition, all fans in attendance who hold a valid driver’s license will receive a free oil change sponsored by Certified Car Care.
LAST WEEK’S GAMES:
Saturday, Oct. 18 – Ontario Reign @ Bakersfield Condors (W 2-1)
D. Andrew Martens scored a goal and RW Geoff Walker scored the game-winner and an assist in the Reign’s first-ever regular season win. G Jeff Zatkoff made his professional debut stopping 29-30 shots on the night. For a complete game recap, click here.
NOTES:
• G Jeff Zatkoff made his professional debut on Oct. 18 with a win, stopping 29 of 30 shots faced with a 0.967 save percentage
• D Andrew Martens scored the first-ever regular season goal for the Reign on Oct. 18
• D Geoff Walker scored his first professional goal and multi-point game on Oct. 18
• RW Ryan Bowness made his pro debut on Oct. 18 leading the team with 4 PIM
• D Shawn Germain is 10 games away from 200 in his professional career
• RW Brad Mehalko is 24 games away from 200 in his ECHL career and 15 assists away from 100 in his pro career
REIGN LEADERS
• Goals – D Andrew Martens/ RW Geoff Walker (1)
• Assists – Geoff Walker, Jon Francisco, Brad Mehalko, Tim Kraus (1)
• Points – Geoff Walker (2)
• PIM – Ryan Bowness (4)
• PPG – Andrew Martens/ Geoff Walker (1)
• Wins – Jeff Zatkoff (1)
• GAA – Jeff Zatkoff (1)
• SVP – Jeff Zatkoff (0.967)
LEAGUE LEADERS:
• Jeff Zatkoff: GAA (1) (Tied for first)
SVP (0.967) (2nd)
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