By Phillip Goodman
Feb. 24, 2025
The Reno Ice Raiders continued their dominance over their Nevada rivals the Sin City Kings after 17-1 and 12-6 wins in the weekend series presented by Goettl Air.
Hunter Sine led the way for Reno with three goals and three assists while Justis Gyori stopped 22 of 23 shots in Friday's win. Making his Ice Raiders goaltending debut, Zack Kellerup made 17 saves and earned one assist in Saturday's victory. Matt Robinson had four goals and a helper to lead the Ice Raider offensive onslaught.
On Friday Reno was 1-for-1 on their only Brewer's Cabinet Power Play and 1-for-2 on
Peterson Wealth Management Penalty Kills. The two teams combined for only 26 PIMS on seven infractions. The Ice Raiders handled the faceoffs 47-17 and outshot the Kings 64-23.
On Saturday, Reno could not convert on their three Brewer's Cabinet Power Plays but was 4-for-6 on Peterson Wealth Management Penalty Kills including three shorthanded goals. Reno won the faceoff battle 53-23 and bombarded the Kings tenders with 57 shots.
Reno is 12-0 against the Kings and has outscored them 135-35.
The Ice Raiders continue to roll at home, now 11-1-2 and 15-4-3 overall with only six games remaining in the regular season.
The Ice Raiders head east in two weekends to face the FDNY Hockey Team. After that the regular season comes to a close with back-to-back home weekends. Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with the Ice Raiders and San Diego Hockey Club presented by Reno Tattoo Removal.
When the McCall Mountaineers come to Reno to end the regular season on March 21, the Ice Raiders will pay tribute to the first ever Senior A hockey club in Reno. The Reno Aces played in the Centennial Coliseum (now the Reno Sparks Convention Center) in the 1960s and 1970s. TNT Yard Service will present the black and gold throwback jerseys.
Friday's LT Automotive Stats of the Game
Hunter Sine - 3G, 3A
Adam Barba - 3G
Jake Minton - 2G, 1A
Ellis O'Dowd - 2G, 2A
Andrew Peterson - 2G, 1A
Johnny Garrity 1G, 3A
Nathan Hogge - 1G
Jeff Lobman - 1G (First ever goal as an Ice Raider)
Will McDonnell - 1G
Zeph Fagergren - 2A
Tony Tyrell - 2A
Matt Robinson - 4A
Adrian Nicholas - 1A
Roger Hutchison - Gordie Howe hat trick! (One goal, assist, and fight)
Saturday's LT Automotive Stats of the Game
Matt Robinson - 4G, 1A
Ellis O'Dowd - 3G, 1A
Jake Minton - 2G
Adam Barba - 1G
Hunter Sine - 1G
Tony Tyrell - 1G 1A
Johnny Garrity - 3A
Jeff Lobman - 3A
Nathan Hogge - 1A
Zack Kellerup - 1A
Roger Hutchison - 1A
Morgan Ellis - 1A
Alex Gunnoe - 1A
Friday, 2.22.25 - Game 13: Reno Ice Raiders vs. Sin City Kings:
Saturday, 2.23.25 - Game 14: Reno Ice Raiders vs. Sin City Kings:
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Game Video and Highlights by Jim Dunigan
Photos by Alex Fisher-Wagner
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