Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Close Three-Game Road Trip Tonight in Winnipeg
October 17, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), wrap up a season-opening three-game road trip tonight as they battle the Manitoba Moose at 5:00 PT at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Tonight is the second of four meetings between the two teams this season.
Reign Cage Moose:
The Reign took on the Moose last Thursday at MTS Centre and skated away with a 4-1 victory. Forward Michael Mersch scored twice and goaltender Peter Budaj made 16 saves for his second win of the season. Box Score
Schultz Grabs 100:
Defenseman Jeff Schultz picked up his 100th professional assist Thursday on Mersch's empty-net goal late in the third period.
Making a Splash:
After appearing in his first professional game last Saturday against Bakersfield, defenseman Kurtis MacDermid earned his first professional point on Thursday with an assist on forward Justin Auger's goal in the second period.
Old East Division Rivals Collide:
Last season, the Reign (as the Manchester Monarchs) and Moose (as the St. John's IceCaps) met 10 times with the Monarchs earning a 6-1-3-0 record. Over the last five seasons, the Reign/Monarchs went 20-14-3-0 against the Moose/IceCaps.
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Game Notes
The Ontario Reign celebrates its Opening Weekend on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. against the Bakersfield Condors and Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. versus the San Jose Barracuda at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Enjoy $2 20-ounce beers on Friday and $10 Top Shelf student and military tickets* with ID! The first 5,000 fans receive an Opening Weekend banner presented by Smart Solar Power! On Saturday, the first 5,000 fans receive a MMC Ontario Reign Dance Team schedule poster! *Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 2-0-0-0, 4 points (Tied-1st Pacific Division, Tied-2nd Western Conference)
Manitoba: 0-2-0-1, 1 point (Tied-5th Central Division, Tied-12th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Manitoba, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
1-0-0-0
Ontario vs. Manitoba, 2015-16 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Pacific)
Oct. 15: Ontario at Manitoba 4-1 Win Box Score
Oct. 17: Ontario at Manitoba 5:00 pm PDT
Jan. 20: Manitoba at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Jan. 30: Manitoba at Ontario 6:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Manitoba (As St. John's): 32-33-9-2, 75 points (5th place, Atlantic Division, 12th Eastern Conference)
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
20-14-3-0
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season, 1st with Ontario)
Manitoba: Keith McCambridge (5th year, 1st with Manitoba)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Manitoba: Winnipeg Jets
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Manitoba: Tulsa Oilers
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