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Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Division-Leading San Jose

April 5, 2017 - 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 7:00 PT at SAP Center in San Jose, California. Tonight is the eighth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams.

Playoff Watch:

The Reign's magic number to clinch a playoff berth is five points. The number is reduced with points earned or teams outside the playoff picture failing to earn standings points.

Series at a Glance:

The Reign are 3-3-1-0 against the Barracuda this season and 2-1-0-0 at SAP Center. The two teams last met on February 18 in Ontario with the Barracuda prevailing 2-0. The Reign are 12-6-1-0 against the Barracuda all-time and 5-4-0-0 all-time at San Jose.

Ooooo Barracuda:

Barracuda defenseman Tim Heed and rookie forward Daniel O'Regan lead the head-to-head series with nine points (two goals, seven assists) each. Forward T.J. Hensick leads the Reign with seven points (seven assists).

O'Regan Rolling:

Barracuda rookie forward Daniel O'Regan leads all AHL first-year players with 54 points (21 goals, 33 assists).

Shorthanded Specialists:

The Barracuda are tied for the AHL lead with 14 shorthanded goals. Forward Barclay Goodrow is tied for first with four shorthanded goals and leads the league with six shorthanded points.

What A Run:

Since falling to the Reign 7-2 on January 21, the Barracuda are 22-3-1-2 including a 14-game winning streak (January 25-February 26).

Broadcast Central

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com

Twitter: @OntarioReign

Facebook: OntarioReign

Game Notes

The Reign wrap up a four-game road trip this Friday, April 7 against the San Diego Gulls at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. Join the Reign Watch Party at Hooters in Ontario! Tune in to the action at OntarioReign.com !

Say "Thank You" to those who serve and support the USO alongside the Ontario International Airport Authority and the Ontario Reign on Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, April 8 against the San Diego Gulls at 6:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Grab an exclusive Military Appreciation Night Pack including a ticket, t-shirt and donation starting at $30 with NO FEES at OntarioReign.com !

2016-17 Records

Ontario: 33-19-10-0, 76 points (3rd, Pacific Division)

San Jose: 41-14-2-5, 89 points (1st, Pacific Division)

2016-17 Head-to-Head Schedule (All Times Pacific)

Oct. 22 San Jose at Ontario 5-4 Overtime Loss Recap

Nov. 26 San Jose at Ontario 5-2 Loss Recap

Dec. 18 Ontario at San Jose 4-3 Overtime Win Recap

Jan. 13 Ontario at San Jose 3-2 Win Recap

Jan. 21 San Jose at Ontario 7-2 Win Recap

Feb. 12 Ontario at San 4-1 Loss Recap

Feb. 18 San Jose at Ontario 2-0 Loss Recap

Apr. 5 Ontario at San Jose 7:00 pm

Ontario vs. San Jose, All-Time

12-6-1-0

2015-2016 Records

Ontario: 44-19-4-1, 93 points, .684 winning percentage (1st place, Pacific Division)

San Jose: 31-26-8-3, 73 points, .537 winning percentage (4th place, Pacific Division)

Head Coaches

Ontario: Mike Stothers (3rd season with LA Kings affiliate, 2nd with Ontario)

San Jose: Roy Sommer (2nd season with San Jose, 19th season with San Jose Sharks top affiliate)

NHL Affiliate

Ontario: Los Angeles Kings

San Jose: San Jose Sharks

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