Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign and Heat Put Winning Streaks on the Line Tonight in Stockton
January 27, 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 Stockton Heat tonight at 7:00 p.m. PT at Stockton Arena in Stockton, California. Tonight is the sixth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Winning Ways:
The Reign enter tonight's contest on a four-game winning streak, their fifth winning streak (of any length) this season. The Heat are winners of their past three games.
Backman to AHL All-Star Classic:
Yesterday morning, Reign forward Sean Backman was named to the Pacific Division All-Stars for the 2016 AHL All-Star Classic this weekend in Syracuse, New York. Backman is tied for the team lead with 31 points (10 goals, 21 assists) in 37 games this season and is currently on a three-game goal scoring streak (three goals) and four-game point streak (three goals, one assist).
Dowd on the Rise:
Forward Nic Dowd is riding a six-game point streak rolling into tonight's contest (five goals, four assists) and has six goals and eight assists for 14 points in his last nine games. His recent success has pulled him into a tie with forward Sean Backman for the team lead in points (31).
Wild Month Winding Down:
The month of January features a season-high 14 games, including a campaign-high 10 home games, for the Ontario Reign. Through 11 games contests, the Reign hold a 7-4-0-0 record.
Smothering the Heat:
The Reign hold a 4-1-0-0 head-to-head record against the Heat. Forwards Jonny Brodzinski and Jordan Samuels-Thomas lead the Reign and the series with three goals and four points each.
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The Reign wrap up a three-game road trip Friday, January 29 against the San Diego Gulls at 7:05 p.m. at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.
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. Grab a game ticket, hot dog and soda for as low as $25 with NO FEES with the Ontario Reign Value Pack!
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: 24-10-2-1, 51 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
Stockton: 16-16-1-2, 35 points (6th Pacific Division, 12th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Stockton, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
4-1-0-0
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 6-1 Win Box Score
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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