Ontario Reign Gameday: Reign Open Inaugural AHL Season Tonight in Bakersfield
October 10, 2015 - 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), open their inaugural AHL season tonight at 7:00 against the Bakersfield Condors at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California.
Reign and Condors Make AHL Jump:
The Reign and Condors are two of five California teams to join the AHL last summer and two of three former ECHL markets to make the leap to "AAA" hockey. The Reign's AHL membership arrived from the Manchester Monarchs in Manchester, New Hampshire while the Oklahoma City Barons' membership moved to Bakersfield.
Rivalry Renewed:
Over the last seven seasons in the ECHL, the Reign and Condors battled 86 times with the Reign earning a 48-27-4-7 all-time record.
A Championship Flavor:
Of the 23 players currently on the Ontario Reign training camp roster, 15 skated with AHL-champion Monarchs last season.
Homecoming for LoVerde and Ebert:
Ontario Reign team captain Vincent LoVerde and defenseman Nick Ebert return to the Inland Empire for the first time since being members of the ECHL's Reign. LoVerde skated in the ECHL from 2011-13, appearing in 91 games and added 12 goals and 29 assists for 41 points. Ebert dressed in four regular-season games and 10 postseason contests during the 2012-13 campaign, totaling 10 points (two goals, eight assists).
Planes, Trains and Automobiles:
The Reign open the season with a three-game road trip and visit Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada next week to battle the Manitoba Moose on Thursday and Saturday at 5:00 p.m. PT.
Preseason Tune-Up:
In two preseason contests against the San Diego Gulls, the Ontario Reign went 0-1-0-1 behind a 3-2 shootout loss and 5-3 setback.
Broadcast Central
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Game Notes
The Ontario Reign celebrates its Opening Weekend on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. against the Bakersfield Condors and Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. versus the San Jose Barracuda at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Enjoy $2 20-ounce beers on Friday and $10 Top Shelf student and military tickets* with ID! The first 5,000 fans receive an Opening Weekend banner presented by Smart Solar Power! On Saturday, the first 5,000 fans receive an Ontario Reign Dance Team schedule poster! *Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included.
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 0-0-0-0, 0 points (Tied-2nd Pacific Division, Tied-2nd Western Conference)
Bakersfield: 1-0-0-0, 2 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
0-0-0-0
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, 2015-16 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Pacific)
Oct. 10: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
Oct. 23: Bakersfield at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Nov. 14: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PST
Dec. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 6:00 pm PST
Dec. 20: Bakersfield at Ontario 3:00 pm PST
Jan. 9: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PST
Jan. 16: Bakersfield at Ontario 6:00 pm PST
Feb. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Mar. 22: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 2: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 8: Bakersfield at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 9: Ontario at Bakersfield 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Bakersfield (As Oklahoma City): 41-27-5-3, 90 points (3rd place, West Division, 6th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season, 1st with Ontario)
Bakersfield: Gerry Fleming (2nd year, 1st with Bakersfield)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Bakersfield: Edmonton Oilers
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Bakersfield: Norfolk Admirals
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