INTERNATIONAL FROZEN FRIENDLY
Ontario Reign VS Eisbären Berlin
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DateFeb 13, 2018
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Event Starts7:00 PM
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Doors Open1 Hour Prior to Game
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On SaleOn Sale TBA
Event Details
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ENTRY INSPECTIONS
All guests entering the arena are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and bag inspection conducted by Citizens Business Bank Arena Security personnel. The purpose of the inspection is to detect prohibited items and is for the safety of our guests and our staff.
The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL) and member of AEG Sports, announced today the exclusive contest with Eisbären Berlin in the International Frozen Friendly on Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
“This is indeed a historical event that we are very proud to help host,” said Kings President Luc Robitaille. “It will be a great experience for our fans here in Southern California to be a part of something so unique. We look forward to welcoming the players and staff of our Berlin club here to Southern California while presenting a quality, competitive game for everyone involved.”
The contest marks the first time the two AEG Sports franchises have come together in friendly competition and the first time an AHL team has faced and international squad since 2014 when the Toronto Marlies hosted Färjestad BK from Sweden.
“We are continually looking for ways in which our three hockey clubs can work together and this is a great example of that synergy,” said Kings Chief Operating Officer Kelly Cheeseman. “Eisbären Berlin are the flagship in German club hockey and with the Kings and Reign we are continuously working on improving and growing that brand.”
Established in 1954, Eisbären Berlin is the premier club in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, winning a league-record seven titles including a stretch of five championships over six seasons (2007-2013). Currently led by Stanley Cup Champion (1996) and Calder Cup Champion (1987) Uwe Krupp behind the bench, the Eisbaren have reached the postseason in each of the last 16 seasons.
"We're very excited about the invitation from the Ontario Reign and the LA Kings organization,” added Eisbären Managing Director Peter John Lee. “The Eisbären have always tried to play top European teams outside of our normal league schedule in order to challenge ourselves to be the best in Europe. Playing a top team from the AHL takes this challenge to another level. For our fans, partners and the Eisbären organization in collaboration with our partners in LA, this is a truly unique event."
Lee has served as General Manager of the Eisbären since 2002 after three years behind their bench as Head Coach. Over a 19-year professional playing career in North America and Europe and selected in the first round (12th overall) of the 1976 NHL Entry Draft by the Montreal Canadiens, he skated in 431 NHL games and 113 AHL contests and helped capture the 1977 Calder Cup championship.
The Eisbären journey to Citizens Business Bank Arena marks the return of forward Sean Backman, who joined Berlin earlier this summer. The White Plains, New York, native registered 34 points (12 goals, 22 assists) in 67 games with the Reign last season and set the all-time AHL-Reign single-season points mark in 2015-16 with 55 points (21 goals, 34 assists) in 68 games.
The Ontario Reign celebrate their 10th Anniversary season in October! Celebrate Opening Weekend on October 20-21 against the Bakersfield Condors at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Don't miss all of the exciting action as the Reign celebrate their historical season in the Inland Empire! For Reign season tickets, along with information on other ticket plans and group packages, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) and visit OntarioReign.com!
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