Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Complete Five-Game Road Trip Tonight in San Antonio
March 9, 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 San Antonio Rampage tonight at 5:00 PT at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tonight is the fifth of six meetings between the two teams this season.
Rolling on the Road:
The Reign are 3-1-0-0 during this five-game road trip and are currently riding a three-game winning streak.
Series at a Glance:
The Reign hold a 2-0-2-0 record against the Rampage and picked up a 5-1 victory against their Pacific Division rivals last Sunday in San Antonio. In the series, the Reign are 2-0-0-0 at AT&T Center.
Backman Comes in Clutch for Reign:
Forward Sean Backman is tied for the AHL lead with seven game-winning goals and is currently on a three-game point streak with four goals and two assists for six points.
Count on the Captain:
Reign team captain and defenseman Vincent LoVerde has four goals in his last five games and is on a three-game point streak (three goals, one assist).
Budaj Backstops the Reign
Goaltender Peter Budaj is 9-1-0 in his last 10 appearances and earned his AHL-leading 31st win of the season on Sunday against the Rampage with 27 saves.
Simply The Best:
Several members of the Reign are tied or close to matching single-season career goal and point marks. Defenesman Kevin Gravel is one goal away from tying a career best (6, 2014-15 season). Defenseman Vincent LoVerde is tied with his career best with nine goals (Previous: 2014-15 season). Forward Sean Backman is two goals away from tying his career best (19, 2014-15) and is currently tied with his personal mark in points (44, 2014-15 season). Forward Andrew Crescenzi is two goals from tying his previous goal mark (7, 2014-15). Forward Michael Mersch is two goals away from tying last season's rookie output (22, 2014-15). Forward Justin Auger is one goal from tying his rookie production last season (13, 2014-15).
Broadcast Central
Listen Live: OntarioReign.com
Watch Live: AHL Live
Twitter: @OntarioReign
Facebook: OntarioReign
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: 33-14-3-1, 70 points (1st Pacific Division)
San Antonio: 24-28-8-0, 56 points (7th Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. San Antonio, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
2-0-2-0
Ontario vs. San Antonio, 2015-16 Season Schedule
Oct. 30: San Antonio at Ontario 3-2 Overtime Loss Box Score
Oct. 31: San Antonio at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Loss Box Score
Nov. 20: Ontario at San Antonio 4-3 Overtime Win Box Score
Mar. 6: Ontario at San Antonio 5-1 Win Box Score
Mar. 9: Ontario at San Antonio 5:00 pm PST
Mar. 18: San Antonio at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
San Antonio: 45-23-7-1, 98 points (1st place, West Division, 2nd Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
San Antonio: Dean Chynoweth (4th season with Colorado Avalanche affiliate, 1st with San Antonio)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
San Antonio: Colorado Avalanche
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
San Antonio: Fort Wayne Komets
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