Ontario Reign Hosts Night of Hockey Benefiting Childrens Hospital

The Ontario Reign once again hosted a night dedicated to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital (LLUCH) on Saturday, Feb. 6. During the game, Reign team members wore custom jerseys boasting the LLUCH logo. Immediately following the game, players signed the jerseys and each was auctioned off with proceeds benefiting the hospital. All 26 jerseys were auctioned off and sold, as well as a large banner signed by all the players. Between the auction, a 50/50 drawing and ticket sales, nearly $36,000 was raised for the hospital. The Reign has raised over $160,000 for LLUCH over the last seven years. Scott Perryman, LLUCH administrator, attended the event and thanked the audience. “Tonight we have nearly 200 children receiving care at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital,” he said. “Not only are they fighting to get better, but everyone here is fighting with them through their support. Thank you for making a difference in their lives and the thousands of others that we treat.” The evening also featured various LLUCH patients including two that were honored. Kannan Harrington, 11, from Rancho Cucamonga, was honored as the “Hero of the Night.” Emily Stauffer, 11, from Redlands was chosen to kick off the game with the first puck drop. Select patients in attendance also had a chance to ride the Zamboni on the ice between periods. In addition to celebrating the children at LLUCH, the Reign celebrated another victory, defeating the San Jose Barracudas 3-2 in front of a packed arena.