Ontario Reign Game Preview: Reign Wrap up Season Series with Checkers Today
January 3, 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), take on the Charlotte Checkers today at 3:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Today is the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams this season.
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The Last Time We Met:
The Reign and Checkers collided last night at Citizens Business Bank Arena with the Checkers prevailing 4-2. Reign forward Sean Backman recorded two assists in the contest. The Reign hold a 2-1-0-0 head-to-head record against the Checkers this season.
Reign Snap Skid:
The Reign snapped a seven-game power-play goalless streak last night thanks to forward Nic Dowd late in the second period. Before last night's contest, the Reign last scored on the man advantage on Sunday, December 6 against the Checkers in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Schultz Hits 600:
Reign defenseman Jeff Schultz enters today's contest with 599 professional games played. Over his 10-year career, Schultz recorded 19 goals and 103 assists for 122 points.
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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: 17-7-2-1, 37 points (1st Pacific Division, 2nd Western Conference)
Charlotte: 18-11-1-1, 38 points (4th Central Division, 5th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Charlotte, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
2-1-0-0
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 4-2 Los Box Score
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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