Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Rematch with Stars Tonight In Central Texas
October 29, 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), square off against the Texas Stars tonight at 5:00 p.m. PT at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park in Cedar Park, Texas. Tonight is the third of four regular-season meetings between the two teams.
Back-to-Back Battles: The Ontario Reign opened a three-game in three-day weekend last night against the Stars, falling 5-4. Forward Justin Auger scored two goals for the Reign. Game Summary Close Call: With the 5-4 win last night, the Stars earned their first victory against the Reign in series history. Ontario holds a 7-1-0-0 all-time record against the Stars.
High-Flying Offense: Through two games in the head-to-head series, the Reign and Stars have combined for 20 goals.
Slowing Down the Stars: Defenseman Julius Honka rides a five-game point streak (three goals, four assists) heading into tonight's game. Forwards Cole Ully (three goals, two assists), Travis Morin (two goals, four assists) and Matej Stransky (three goals, two assists) are on four-game point streaks.
Busy Weekend: The Reign wrap up a three-game in three-day schedule tomorrow afternoon against the San Antonio Rampage at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas at 1:00 p.m. PT.
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Game Notes
The Ontario Reign continue a season-high five-game road trip tomorrow, Sunday, October 30 against the San Antonio Rampage at 1:00 p.m. PT at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The journey wraps up against the Tucson Roadrunners in Tucson, Arizona (November 4-5). The Reign return home to Citizens Business Bank Arena on Wednesday, November 9 to host the San Antonio Rampage at 7:00 p.m. PT. Wednesday night is San Antonio Regional Hospital Jersey Night and Ontario Reign Blanket Giveaway (first 5,000 fans)! Buy Tickets Become a "Fan" of the Reign on Facebook at Facebook.com/OntarioReign, join the conversation on Twitter at Twitter.com/OntarioReign and follow us on Instagram at Instagram.com/OntarioReignHockey. 2016-17 Records Ontario: 2-1-1-0, 5 points (4th, Pacific Division) Texas: 3-3-1-0, 7 points (5th, Pacific Division)
2016-17 Head-to-Head Schedule (All Times Pacific) Oct. 21 Texas at Ontario 6-5 Overtime Win Box Score Oct. 28 Ontario at Texas 5-4 Loss Box Score Oct. 29 Ontario at Texas 5:00 p.m. Jan. 11 Texas at Ontario 7:00 p.m.
Ontario vs. Texas, All-Time Head-to-Head Record 7-1-0-0
2015-2016 Records Ontario: 44-19-4-1, 93 points, .684 winning percentage (1st place, Pacific Division) Texas: 40-25-8-3, 91 points, .599 winning percentage (3rd place, Pacific Division)
Head Coaches Ontario: Mike Stothers (3rd season with LA Kings affiliate, 2nd with Ontario) Texas: Derek Laxdal (3rd season with Texas)
NHL Affiliate Ontario: Los Angeles Kings Texas: Dallas Stars =
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