AHL Ontario Reign

Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Close Three-Game Series with Barracuda Tonight in San Jose

Published on February 10, 2016 under 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 San Jose Barracuda tonight at 7:30 PT at SAP Center to wrap up a three-game midseason series. Tonight is the ninth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.

Barracuda Fillets:

The Reign are 2-0-0-0 against the Barracuda in this three-game series after picking up back-to-back one-goal wins at Citizens Business Bank Arena last weekend. On Friday, the Reign skated away with a 1-0 victory and fought off a two-goal deficit Saturday for a 3-2 triumph.

Pacific Division Rivals Clash:

The Reign hold a 7-1-0-0 record against the Barracuda and are currently on a six-game winning streak against their Pacific Division rivals.

Backman is the Backbone:

Forward Sean Backman leads the Reign and the head-to-head series with seven points (three goals, four assists).

Mersch Lights the Lamp:

Forward Michael Mersch is on a four-game goal scoring streak with five tallies.

Sommer Eyes AHL Record:

San Jose Head Coach Roy Sommer (636 wins) is tied for the AHL all-time coaching wins record set by Fred "Bun" Cook. Cook grabbed 636 wins over 19 seasons (1,171 games) from 1937-56.

Reign are Rolling:

The Reign enter tonight's contest on a season-high nine-game point streak (8-0-1-0).

Down to the Wire:

The last six meetings between the Reign and Barracuda have been decided by one goal.

Broadcast Central

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com

Watch Live: AHL Live

Twitter: @OntarioReign

Facebook: OntarioReign

Grab $2 20-ounce drafts on Friday, February 12 as the Reign host the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Friday nights also feature $10 Top Shelf tickets for students and active and retired military personnel (with valid ID) at the Box Office! *Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included.

Grab a game ticket, hot dog and soda to Friday's game for as little as $25 and NO FEES with the Ontario Reign Value Pack!

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: 28-10-3-1, 60 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)

San Jose: 19-16-5-3, 46 points (4th Pacific Division, 9th Western Conference)

Ontario vs. San Jose, Head-to-Head in 2015-16

7-1-0-0

Ontario vs. San Jose, 2015-16 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Pacific)

Oct. 24: San Jose at Ontario 3-0 Win Box Score

Nov. 1: Ontario at San Jose 4-2 Loss Box Score

Nov. 11: San Jose at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score

Dec. 13: San Jose at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Win Box Score

Jan. 22: San Jose at Ontario 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score

Jan. 23: Ontario at San Jose 2-1 Win Box Score

Feb. 5: San Jose at Ontario 1-0 Win Box Score

Feb. 6: San Jose at Ontario 3-2 Win Box Score

Feb. 10: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PST

Mar. 13: Ontario at San Jose 5:00 pm PDT

Mar. 16: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT

Mar. 30: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT

2014-2015 Records

Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

San Jose (As Worcester): 41-29-4-2, 88 points (3rd place, Atlantic Division, 7th Eastern Conference)

Head Coaches

Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles affiliate, 1st with Ontario)

San Jose: Roy Sommer (18th year with San Jose affiliate, 1st with San Jose)

NHL Affiliate

Ontario: Los Angeles Kings

San Jose: San Jose Sharks

ECHL Affiliate

Ontario: Manchester Monarchs

San Jose: Allen Americans

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