Postgame Notes: Reign Ride Power-Play Success to First Win of the Season

October 28, 2017

Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH

Ontario Reign – 2, Cleveland Monsters – 1

Box Score

 

1st

2nd

3rd

Final

Monsters

0

1

0

1

Reign

2

0

0

2

 

Shots

PEN-PIM

PP

Monsters

35

9-24

1/4

Reign

26

7-20

2/6

 

Reign: 1-6-0-0 (1-4-0-0 Road)

Monsters: 3-3-1-0 (2-2-1-0 Road)

GAME TIMELINE:

– Reign open the scoring 5:30 into the game as Sean Walker strikes on the power-play from Jonny Brodzinski and Philippe Maillet. First time the Reign have opened the scoring this season.

– After leaving the game for blocking a shot, Reign forward Michael Mersch returns to score another power-play goal for the Reign to make it 2-0. Comes 1:07 after Walker goal. Maillet and Paul Ladue with assists.

– Reign forward Jamie Devane drops the gloves with Brett Gallant at center ice at 9:58. First fight of season for Devane.

– Reign defenseman Kevin Gravel goes toe-to-toe in a scrap with Sam Vigeault at 6:45 of second period.

– Cleveland jumps on the scoreboard at 7:27 of the second period. Tyler Motte knocks in his third of the season to make it 2-1.

– Goalie Jack Campbell makes 15 saves in the third period and 34 in the contest to preserve the win for Ontario.

NEXT GAME: Wednesday, November 1 vs. San Jose Barracuda 7:00 p.m. PT

– Reign Power Play Pack: Ticket, hot dog and soda starting at $25 with NO FEES at OntarioReign.com

The Ontario Reign return home on Wednesday, November 1 against the San Jose Barracuda at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Wear your stripped socks to support the Ronald McDonald House Inland Empire! The Reign are also hosting a toiletries drive for the House. Visit OntarioReign.com for more information!

Join the Reign as they host the San Diego Gulls and open the SoCal Series on Saturday, November 4 a Citizens Business Bank Arena at 6:00. Celebrate San Antonio Regional Hospital Night! The Reign will be wearing special SARH jerseys and hosting a jersey auction. For Reign season tickets, along with information on other ticket plans and group packages, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) and visit OntarioReign.com!

Become a “Fan” of the Reign on Facebook at Facebook.com/OntarioReign, join the conversation on Twitter at Twitter.com/OntarioReign and follow us on Instagram at Instagram.com/OntarioReignHockey.

 

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