Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Open 2016 and Busy January Tonight vs. Charlotte
January 2, 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 Charlotte Checkers tonight at 6:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the third of four meetings between the two teams this season.
The Last Time We Met:
The Reign and Checkers battled in a pair of contests at Bojangles' Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina December 5-6 and skated away with 3-1 and 5-1 victories. Reign defenseman Kevin Gravel leads the series with three points (three assists). The two teams wrap up the regular-season showdown tomorrow afternoon at 3:00 p.m. PT in Ontario.
A Busy January:
The Reign skate in a season-high 14 games this month including a season-high 10 contests on home ice. Tonight is the second contest of a five-game homestand and the Reign host another five-game homestand from January 15-22.
Budaj Backstops the Reign:
Goaltender Peter Budaj started the last 12 games for the Reign and leads the AHL with a 1.60 goals-against average and 16 wins. In eight of his last 12 games, Budaj has allowed only one goal.
Keeping the Checkers in Check:
The Checkers enter tonight's contest as the hottest team in the American Hockey League, riding an eight-game point streak (6-0-1-1). Forward Derek Ryan leads the Checkers and is currently tied for fifth in the AHL with 28 points (12 goals, 16 assists).
Broadcast Central
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The Reign and Checkers close their regular-season series tomorrow, Sunday, January 3 at 3:00 p.m. PT on Superheroes Day at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Meet your favorite Reign players at 4th & Mill in Rancho Cucamonga!
On Tuesday, January 5, the Reign welcome the Texas Stars to Citizens Business Bank Arena at 7:00 p.m. PT. Join your favorite Reign players after the game at Boston's in Fontana!
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2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 17-6-2-1, 37 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
Charlotte: 17-11-1-1, 36 points (5th Central Division, 6th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Charlotte, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
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Ontario vs. Charlotte, 2015-16 Season Schedule
Dec. 5: Ontario at Charlotte 3-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 6: Ontario at Charlotte 5-1 Win Box Score
Jan. 2: Charlotte at Ontario 6:00 pm PST
Jan. 3: Charlotte at Ontario 3:00 pm PST
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Charlotte: 31-38-6-1, 69 points (4th place, West Division, 13th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
Charlotte: Mark Morris (1st year)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Charlotte: Carolina Hurricanes
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Charlotte: Florida Everblades
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