Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Barracuda Rematch Tonight
January 23, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), visit the San Jose Barracuda tonight at 7:30 PT at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Tonight is the sixth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
24 Hours Later:
The Reign and Barracuda met last night at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California with the Reign prevailing 3-2 in overtime. After trailing 2-0 heading into the third period, defenseman Vincent LoVerde and forward Sean Backman netted goals to force the extra session and forward Nic Dowd completed the comeback 28 seconds into overtime. Box Score
Overtime Success:
With the win last night, the Reign improved their overtime record to 6-2 including extra-session victories in back-to-back meetings with the Barracuda (2-1 on Dec. 13 and 3-2 on Jan. 22).
Sommer Eyes AHL Record:
San Jose Head Coach Roy Sommer (635 wins) is one win away from tying the AHL all-time coaching wins record set by Fred "Bun" Cook. Cook grabbed 636 wins over 19 seasons (1,171 games) from 1937-56.
Reign Close Homestand on High Note:
The Reign wrapped up a five-game homestand last night with the victory over the Barracuda and finished the stretch with a 4-1-0-0 record. Only one home game remains in January (Jan. 30 vs. Manitoba) after the Reign entered the month facing a season-high 10 home contests (6-3-0 January home record).
Dowd Stretches Point Streak:
With the game-winning goal last night, forward Nic Dowd stretches his personal point streak to five games with five goals and one assist.
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The Reign continue a three-game road trip on Wednesday, January 27 against the Stockton Heat at 7:00 in Stockton, CA and wraps up Friday, January 29 at San Diego.
The Reign celebrate the 9th Annual Fire and Ice game, the annual Ontario Fire Department charity hockey game and chili cook-off, on Saturday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. against the Manitoba Moose at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Drop the gloves against breast cancer with the Ontario Reign this February on Pink in the Rink! On Friday, February 5, the ice at Citizens Business Bank Arena turns into a frozen pond of pink and the Reign will wear special pinked themed jerseys and host a jersey auction benefiting Susan G. Komen Inland Empire. We want you to join the fight! Grab an exclusive Reign Pink Pack for as little as $30! You get a game ticket with best available seating, exclusive Pink in the Rink t-shirt and a donation to Susan G. Komen! Grab yours NOW at OntarioReign.com and join the fight!
Push the Reign into the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs! The Reign Stretch-Run Pack is on sale now! Grab tickets to four great Reign games, free parking, a $10 gift certificate to Team LA and grab Reign merchandise and a $10 gift certificate to Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que! Packs start as low as $49!
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 23-10-2-1, 49 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
San Jose: 18-11-5-3, 44 points (2nd Pacific Division, 6th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. San Antonio, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
4-1-0-0
Ontario vs. San Jose, 2015-16 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Pacific)
Oct. 24: San Jose at Ontario 3-0 Win Box Score
Nov. 1: Ontario at San Jose 4-2 Loss Box Score
Nov. 11: San Jose at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 13: San Jose at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 22: San Jose at Ontario 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 23: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PST
Feb. 5: San Jose at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Feb. 6: San Jose at Ontario 6:00 pm PST
Feb. 10: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PST
Mar. 13: Ontario at San Jose 5:00 pm PDT
Mar. 16: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT
Mar. 30: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
San Jose (As Worcester): 41-29-4-2, 88 points (3rd place, Atlantic Division, 7th Eastern Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
San Jose: Roy Sommer (18th year with San Jose affiliate, 1st with San Jose)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
San Jose: San Jose Sharks
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
San Jose: Allen Americans
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