Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Heat Clash Tonight on $2 Beer Friday
January 8, 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 Stockton Heat tonight at 7:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the fifth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
$2 20oz Beer Friday:
Fans can enjoy $2 20-ounce Bud Light all around Citizens Business Bank Arena tonight.
Stothers Chasing 100:
Ontario Reign Head Coach and 2016 AHL All-Star Mike Stothers is one win away from 100 as a professional head coach. Stothers stood behind the bench of the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL, 2007-08), Manchester Monarchs (AHL, 20014-15) and now Reign. He spent most of his recent coaching career in junior hockey in Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League, amassing 251 wins in 556 career games.
The Stars Shine Bright in Ontario:
Yesterday, the AHL announced that Reign team captain Vincent LoVerde, goaltender Peter Budaj and forward Michael Mersch were selected as Pacific Division AHL All-Stars for the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic.
Reign Add Forbort Heading into the Weekend:
Defenseman Derek Forbort was returned on loan to the Reign by the Kings earlier this week after the Kings made a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers for forward Vincent Lecavalier and defenseman Luke Schenn. Forbort appeared in two games with the Reign earlier this season.
Kempe Returns from World Juniors:
Forward Adrian Kempe returned to the Reign yesterday from team Sweden from the World Junior Championships. Kempe recorded eight points (three goals, five assists) in seven games with Sweden, who fell to the United States in the Bronze Medal Game.
Auger for 100:
Entering tonight's contest, Reign forward Justin Auger looks to appear in his 100th professional contest.
Looking for Payback:
The Reign hold a 3-1-0-0 head-to-head record against the Heat so far this season, but fell in the last meeting, 4-1, on home ice on New Year's Eve. Reign forwards Jordan Samuels-Thomas (three goals) and Jonny Brodzinski (two goals, one assist) lead the series with three points each.
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The Reign briefly go on the road tomorrow, Saturday, January 9 to visit the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00 p.m. at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California and return home for a three-game in three-day weekend January 15-17.
The Reign host the San Diego Gulls on Friday, January 15 at 7:00 p.m. on $2 20oz Beer Friday, the Bakersfield Condors on American Red Cross Night with hot-rod themed jerseys and postgame jersey auction on Saturday, January 16 at 6:00 p.m. and the Texas Stars on Sunday, January 17 at 3:00 p.m. Sunday is Mascot Mania, bobblehead giveaway and Family Day!
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: 18-8-2-1, 39 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
Stockton: 12-14-1-2, 27 points (7th Pacific Division, 13th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Stockton, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
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Ontario vs. Stockton, 2015-16 Season Schedule (All times Pacific)
Nov. 7: Ontario at Stockton 4-0 Win Box Score
Nov. 25: Stockton at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 29: Ontario at Stockton 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 31: Stockton at Ontario 4-1 Loss Box Score
Jan. 8: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Jan. 27: Ontario at Stockton 7:00 pm PST
Feb. 13: Ontario at Stockton 7:30 pm PST
Feb. 17: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Mar. 25: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Mar. 26: Stockton at Ontario 6:00 pm PDT
Apr. 1: Ontario at Stockton 7:30 pm PDT
Apr. 6: Ontario at Stockton 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Stockton (As Adirondack): 35-33-6-2, 78 points (4th place, North Division, 12th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with LA Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
Stockton: Ryan Huska (1st season with Calgary Flames affiliate, 1st with Stockton)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Stockton: Calgary Flames
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Stockton: Adirondack Thunder
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