Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Close Busy Weekend Today vs. San Antonio
October 30, 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), close a three-game in three-day weekend today against the San Antonio Rampage at 1:00 p.m. PT at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tonight is the first of six regular-season meetings between the two teams.
Scouting the Rampage: After beginning the season with an 0-4-0-0 record, the Rampage have picked up three straight victories including a pair of wins against the defending Calder Cup Champion Cleveland Monsters last Thursday and Friday in Cleveland, Ohio.
Head-to-Head Series: The Ontario Reign hold all all-time record of 4-0-2-0 against the Rampage and are 3-0-0-0 at AT&T Center. LoVerde Starts Strong: Reign defenseman Vincent LoVerde is tied for fifth among AHL defenseman with six points (two goals, four assists).
Powerful Power Play: The Ontario Reign power play leads the AHL heading into today's game at 45.5 percent (10 goals on 22 advantages). San Antonio currently holds the second best penalty kill at 91.1 percent (two goals against on 38 advantages).
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Game Notes
The Ontario Reign wrap up a season-high five-game road trip on Friday, November 4 and Saturday, November 5 against the Tucson Roadrunners in Tucson, Arizona. The Reign return home to Citizens Business Bank Arena on Wednesday, November 9 to host the San Antonio Rampage at 7:00 p.m. PT. Wednesday night is San Antonio Regional Hospital Jersey Night and Ontario Reign Blanket Giveaway (first 5,000 fans)! Buy Tickets Become a "Fan" of the Reign on Facebook at Facebook.com/OntarioReign, join the conversation on Twitter at Twitter.com/OntarioReign and follow us on Instagram at Instagram.com/OntarioReignHockey. 2016-17 Records Ontario: 2-1-2-0, 6 points (4th, Pacific Division) San Antonio: 3-4-0-0, 7 points (6th, Pacific Division)
2016-17 Head-to-Head Schedule (All Times Pacific) Oct. 30 Ontario at San Antonio 1:00 p.m. Nov. 9 San Antonio at Ontario 7:00 p.m. Jan. 27 Ontario at San Antonio 5:30 p.m. Jan. 28 Ontario at San Antonio 5:00 p.m. Mar. 24 San Antonio at Ontario 7:00 p.m. Mar. 25 San Antonio at Ontario 6:00 p.m.
Ontario vs. San Antonio, All-Time Head-to-Head Record 4-0-2-0
2015-2016 Records Ontario: 44-19-4-1, 93 points, .684 winning percentage (1st place, Pacific Division) San Antonio: 33-35-8-0, 74 points, .487 winning percentage (7th place, Pacific Division)
Head Coaches Ontario: Mike Stothers (3rd season with LA Kings affiliate, 2nd with Ontario) San Antonio: Eric Veilleux (1st season with San Antonio)
NHL Affiliate Ontario: Los Angeles Kings San Antonio: Colorado Avalanche
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