Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Take on Heat on San Antonio Regional Hospital Night
March 26, 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 6:00 p.m. PT Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the 10th of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
San Antonio Regional Hospital Night:
The Reign will wear special superhero-style jerseys tonight and host a postgame jersey auction for San Antonio Regional Hospital.
Magic Number Down to One:
The Reign need only one standings point to clinch a berth in the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs heading into tonight's contest.
Series at a Glance:
The Reign hold a 6-2-1-0 head-to-head record against the Heat and 4-1-0-0 at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Last night, the Reign defeated the Heat 4-2 behind goals from forwards Jonny Brodzinski, Justin Auger, Sean Backman and defenseman Jeff Schultz. Backman (four goals, three assists) leads the series with seven points.
Special Teams are Special:
Over the last five games, the Reign have scored six power-play goals on 17 chances (35.29 percent) and have not allowed a power play goal in the last 10 games (no goals on 36 chances).
Dangerous with the Lead:
The Reign are 21-0-0-0 when leading after one period and 29-0-0-0 when leading after two periods. When scoring first, the Reign hold a record of 29-0-1-0.
Home Ice Advantage:
With the win over the Heat last night, the Reign improved to 21-7-3-1 at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
Broadcast Central
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Watch Live: AHL Live
Twitter: @OntarioReign
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The Ontario Reign open a four-game road trip on Wednesday, March 30 against the San Jose Barracuda at 7:30 p.m. at SAP Center in San Jose, California and return to Citizens Business Bank Arena for the final regular-season home game on Friday, April 8 against the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00 p.m. Join the Reign for Fan Appreciation Night and $2 20oz. Bud Lights and Montejo!
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 39-15-4-1, 83 points, .703 winning percentage (1st Pacific Division)
Stockton: 27-27-2-2, 58 points, .500 winning percentage (6th Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. Stockton, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
6-2-1-0
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 6-1 Win Box Score
Mar. 25: Stockton at Ontario 4-2 Win Box Score
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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