Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Look to Return to Win Column Tonight vs. Stockton
February 17, 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), host the Stockton Heat tonight at 7:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the eighth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Postgame Player Party at Boston's:
Meet forwards Michael Mersch, Valentin Zykov, Sean Backman and Ryan Horvat at Boston's in Fontana after the game! Bring your ticket stub for 15% off your bill! *excludes alcohol.*Player appearances subject to change. Boston's is located at 16927 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Fontana, CA 92336.
Snap the Skid:
The Reign look to snap a three-game losing streak heading into tonight's contest. The skid ties a season-high for the Reign this season, matching a three-game setback from December 31-January 3.
Smother the Heat:
The Reign hold a 4-2-1-0 head-to-head record against the Heat, but dropped the last two meetings, including their last game on Saturday, 3-0, in Stockton, California. Box Score
Fire Away:
Forward Sean Backman is first in the AHL with 159 shots and forward Michael Mersch is second with 145 shots.
Pacific Division Battle:
The Reign face Pacific-Division foes in each of the remaining 23 regular-season games and hold the best inter-Pacific Division record at 22-11-3-1.
Broadcast Central
Listen Live: OntarioReign.com
Watch Live: AHL Live
Twitter: @OntarioReign
Facebook: OntarioReign
Grab $2 20-ounce drafts on Friday, February 19 as the Reign host the Texas Stars 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.
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: 28-13-3-1, 60 points (1st Pacific Division, 2nd Western Conference)
Stockton: 20-19-1-2, 43 points (6th Pacific Division, 11th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Stockton, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
4-2-1-0
Ontario vs. Stockton, 2015-16 Season Schedule (All times Pacific)
Nov. 7: Ontario at Stockton 4-0 Win Box Score
Nov. 25: Stockton at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 29: Ontario at Stockton 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 31: Stockton at Ontario 4-1 Loss Box Score
Jan. 8: Stockton at Ontario 6-1 Win Box Score
Jan. 27: Ontario at Stockton 2-1 Overtime Loss Box Score
Feb. 13: Ontario at Stockton 3-0 Loss Box Score
Feb. 17: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Mar. 25: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Mar. 26: Stockton at Ontario 6:00 pm PDT
Apr. 1: Ontario at Stockton 7:30 pm PDT
Apr. 6: Ontario at Stockton 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Stockton (As Adirondack): 35-33-6-2, 78 points (4th place, North Division, 12th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with LA Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
Stockton: Ryan Huska (1st season with Calgary Flames affiliate, 1st with Stockton)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Stockton: Calgary Flames
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Stockton: Adirondack Thunder
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