Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Gulls Set Playoff Tone Tonight in San Diego
April 15, 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 Diego Gulls tonight at 7:05 PT at Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California. Tonight is the 11th of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Something Has to Give:
The Ontario Reign enter tonight's contest on a four-game winning streak and face a Gulls squad that is currently riding a seven-game unbeaten streak (5-0-2-0).
Series at a Glance:
The Reign hold a 3-5-1-1 record against the Gulls this season, sit 1-3-0-0 in San Diego and are on a three-game losing streak. The two sides last met on March 19 with the Gulls prevailing 4-1 in Ontario.
Kempe Rises to the Occasion:
Reign forward Adrian Kempe is tied for the series lead with seven points (five goals, two assists).
Special Teams Battle:
The Reign hold the top penalty kill in the AHL (88.7%) and face the second-best power play in the Gulls (21.3%).
Going Streaking:
Reign forward Kris Newbury enters tonight's contest on a four-game point streak (two goals, four assists). Forward Joel Lowry is on a three-game point streak (two goals, three assists) along with defenseman Derek Forbort (one goal, two assists).
Broadcast Central
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Watch Live: AHL Live
Twitter: @OntarioReign
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The Reign wrap up the 2015-16 regular season tomorrow, Saturday, April 16 against the Gulls at 7:05 p.m. at Valley View Casino Center. Watch all the action LIVE at Dave and Buster's at Ontario Mills!
2016 Calder Cup Playoff tickets are ON SALE NOW! Grab your favorite seats for all the hard-hitting postseason action as the Reign chase a Calder Cup Championship! The Reign host Game 3 of the opening round on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. If necessary, Game 4 is Friday, April 29 at 7:00 and Game 5 is Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 43-18-4-1, 91 points, .689 winning percentage (1st place, Pacific Division)
San Diego: 38-22-4-2, 82 points, .621 winning percentage (2nd place, Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. San Diego, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
3-5-1-1
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 4-1 Loss Box Score
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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