Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Gulls Clash over Pacific-Division Points Tonight
March 19, 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), host the San Diego Gulls tonight at 6:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the 10th of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Comeback Kids:
Trailing 2-0 after the first period, the Reign scored the next five goals to defeat the San Antonio Rampage, 5-3, last night at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Backman Continues to Shine:
Forward Sean Backman scored his 19th goal of the season last night, is now riding a three-game point streak with five points (two goals, three assists) and has six goals and seven assists for 13 points in his last eight games. He enters tonight's contest tied for ninth in the AHL with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists).
Series at a Glance:
The Reign hold a 3-4-1-1 record against the Gulls this season and suffered a 2-1 overtime loss last Saturday in Ontario in the last meeting. Defenseman Vincent LoVerde leads the Reign and is tied for the series lead with seven points (one goal, six assists). Gulls forward Chris Mueller also has one goal and six assists for seven points.
Home Ice Advantage:
The Reign are 20-6-3-1 at Citizens Business Bank Arena this season and 2-1-1-1 against the Gulls on home ice.
Broadcast Central
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Watch Live: AHL Live
Twitter: @OntarioReign
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The Reign return to the road on Tuesday, March 22 against the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00 p.m. PT at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California.
$2 20-ounce Beers return on Friday, March 25 against the Stockton Heat at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena!
On Saturday, March 26, the Reign team up with San Antonio Regional Hospital for a special night at Citizens Business Bank Arena with special SARH jerseys and postgame jersey auction! The puck drops at 6:00 p.m. against the Heat.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 37-14-4-1, 79 points (1st place, Pacific Division)
San Diego: 32-21-2-2, 68 points (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. San Diego, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
3-4-1-1
Ontario vs. San Diego, 2015-16 Season Schedule
Nov. 5: San Diego at Ontario 4-1 Win Box Score
Nov. 27: Ontario at San Diego 3-2 Loss Box Score
Nov. 28: San Diego at Ontario 3-1 Loss Box Score
Dec. 19: San Diego at Ontario 3-2 Shootout Loss Box Score
Dec. 26: Ontario at San Diego 4-1 Loss Box Score
Jan. 15: San Diego at Ontario 5-0 Win Box Score
Jan. 29: Ontario at San Diego 2-0 Win Box Score
Feb. 20: Ontario at San Diego 4-2 Loss Box Score
Mar. 12: San Diego at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Loss Box Score
Mar. 19: San Diego at Ontario 6:00 pm PDT
Apr. 15: Ontario at San Diego 7:05 pm PDT
Apr. 16: Ontario at San Diego 7:05 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
San Diego (As Norfolk): 27-39-6-4, 64 points (5th place, North Division, 14th Eastern Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with LA Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
San Diego: Dallas Eakins (1st year with Anaheim Ducks affiliate, 1st with San Diego)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
San Diego: Anaheim Ducks
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
San Diego: Utah Grizzlies
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