AHL Ontario Reign

Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Look to Return to Win Column Tonight vs. Stockton

Published on February 17, 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), 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

Check out the Ontario Reign Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



American Hockey League Stories from February 17, 2016


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central