Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Close Regular-Season Series with Stars Tonight in Texas
February 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), take on the Texas Stars at tonight 5:00 PT at Cedar Park Center in Cedar Park, Texas. Tonight is the sixth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams this season.
Series Recap:
The Reign hold a 5-0-0-0 head-to-head record against the Stars this season and defeated their Pacific Division rivals last night in overtime, 3-2, at Cedar Park Center. Forward Nic Dowd leads the Reign and all skaters in the series with eight points (one goal, seven assists).
The Captain Paves the Way:
Defenseman Vincent LoVerde scored early in the first period against the Stars last night and buried the game-winning goal moments into overtime for his first two-goal game of the season. The Reign team captain has three goals in the series and the last two game-winning markers (third period goal on 2/19 in 4-1 win).
Former Star Shining Bright:
Forward Sean Backman, who skated with the Stars during the 2010-11 season, recorded a goal and an assist in the Reign's 3-2 overtime win last night and is second among skaters in the series with seven points (two goals, five assists).
Top Teams Collide:
The Reign and Stars currently occupy the top two positions in the Pacific Division with the Reign in front with a .673 winning percentage and the Starts holding a .612 winning percentage.
Horvat Turns 100:
Reign forward Ryan Horvat will skate in his 100th professional game tonight. Through 99 games, the Simcoe, Ontario, native holds 21 points (seven goals, 14 assists) and 165 penalty minutes.
Playoff Preview:
With only 19 games remaining in the regular-season, the race to the postseason is at full speed. As of tonight, the Reign would battle the San Jose Barracuda in the opening round of the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs in a best-of-five series. Calder Cup Playoff Qualification Rules
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The Reign continue a five-game road trip on Sunday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 9 against the San Antonio Rampage in San Antonio, Texas. Listen to all the action LIVE and for FREE on your favorite device at OntarioReign.com!
The Ontario Reign team up with the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley once again for Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley Night on Saturday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Reign will wear special paw-print jerseys as they battle their rivals in the San Diego Gulls.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 31-14-3-1, 66 points (1st Pacific Division)
Texas: 32-19-4-3, 71 points (2nd Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. Texas, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
5-0-0-0
Ontario vs. Texas, 2015-16 Season Schedule
Nov. 21: Ontario at Texas 7-6 Win Box Score
Jan. 5: Texas at Ontario 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 17: Texas at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Feb. 19: Texas at Ontario 4-1 Win Box Score
Feb. 26: Ontario at Texas 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score
Feb. 27: Ontario at Texas 5:00 pm PST
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Texas: 40-22-13-1, 94 points (2nd place, West Division, 5th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
Texas: Derek Laxdal (1st season with Texas, 2nd stint with Dallas Stars affiliate (Idaho-ECHL 2005-2010))
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Texas: Dallas Stars
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Texas: Idaho Steelheads
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