February 4, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kevin Slusarski, Ontario Reign PR Intern
Phone: (909) 941-7825
Email: pr@ontarioreign.com
REIGN FALL TO CONDORS, 5-1
Kyle Kraemer Scores Sixth Goal of Season
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL’s Los Angeles Kings, fell 5-1 to the Bakersfield Condors before a crowd of 7,823 at Rabobank Arena Friday night.
The Reign tied the Condors at one going into the first intermission on Kyle Kraemer’s sixth goal of the season, but the Condors scored the final four goals of the game to defeat Ontario 5-1.
Beau Erickson made 36 saves in the loss, while Josh Tordjman won it with 23.
Tonight's three stars were:
1. BAK – Bobby Robins
2. BAK – Erik Burgdoerfer
3. BAK – Josh Tordjman
Complete scoring summary available by clicking here.
REIGN DROPS
The Reign return to Ontario Saturday, February 5 to face the Bakersfield Condors at 7 p.m. in game one of a six-game home stand.
Saturday, February 5 is Fire on Ice III. The Ontario Fire Department will play the New York Fire Department in a charity hockey game at 2 p.m., benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be a Firehouse Chili Cook-Off and BBQ at the arena at 4:00 PM. Your ticket is good for both games!
A post-game player party will be held at Boston's Pizza (4th & Milliken location) immediately following the match. Come out, meet your favorite Reign players, and enjoy 15% off of your bill (excluding alcohol) when you show your ticket stub from the match against Bakersfield.
Wednesday, February 9 is a Buffalo Wings & Rings $5 Wednesday! Upper level tickets are only $5 (not including facility fees). This offer is only available by picking up a ticket voucher at Buffalo Wings & Rings (Baseline & Day Creek location).
Friday, February 11, the Reign begins a three-game series against the ECHL affiliate of the Anaheim Ducks, the Elmira Jackals. The cross-town rivalry between the Kings and Ducks goes cross-country, as the Jackals are the first ECHL Eastern Conference club to ever travel to the west coast. The Kings hold bragging rights in head-to-head play with the Ducks, so come out and cheer on your Reign as they look to earn the same.
Friday, February 11 is also the Reign's third annual career fair from 1 – 4 p.m. prior to the game against the Jackals. The entry fee is $16 and includes a ticket for that evening’s 7 p.m. game. In between the career fair and the game, come out to Hooters Restaurant for the Reign's pre-game rally that starts at 5 p.m.
The 7 p.m. game against the Jackals on Saturday, February 12 is Affiliate Jersey Night, sponsored by IceTown of Riverside. Reign players will be wearing the jerseys of their NHL affiliate, the Los Angeles Kings. These limited-edition jerseys, along with signed Kings alumni jerseys (i.e., Robitaille #20, Brown #23, Kopitar #1, Johnson #3 and Doughty #8), Kings tickets to pair with each Reign and Kings jersey, a Carnival Cruise and much more, will be auctioned off immediately following the game with proceeds to benefit the Jr. Reign Hockey Club. In addition, the first 3,000 fans in attendance will receive a Luc Robitaille bobblehead, so be sure to arrive early and stay for the post-game live jersey auction.
Sunday, February 13, the Reign and Jackals end the three-game series with a 5 p.m. puck drop at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Wednesday, February 16th is a Buffalo Wings & Rings $5 Wednesday! Upper level tickets are only $5 (not including facility fees). This offer is only available by picking up a ticket voucher at Buffalo Wings & Rings (Baseline & Day Creek location).
Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased at the Citizens Business Bank Arena box office or online at ticketmaster.com.
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