Ontario Reign Weekly: Reign Celebrate Opening Weekend Friday and Saturday at Citizens Business Bank
October 19, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release
The Week That Was...
The Ontario Reign completed their season-opening three-game road trip last week with a pair of contests against the Manitoba Moose at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for a week record of 2-0-0-0 and an overall standing of 3-0-0-0.
On Thursday, forward Michael Mersch scored twice and forward Justin Auger and defenseman Jamie McBain added goals to defeat the Moose 4-1 in their home opener. Goaltender Peter Budaj earned his second win of the season making 16 saves.
Forward Valentin Zykov sent the Reign on a three-game winning streak with the game-winning goal in overtime Saturday night, taking down the Moose 1-0. Budaj registered the win and his second shutout of the season stopping all 20 shots faced.
The Numbers
Record: 3-0-0-0 (2nd Pacific Division, Tied-2nd Western Conference)
Home: 0-0-0-0
Away: 3-0-0-0
Last 10 Games: 3-0-0-0
Streak: 3-0-0-0
Goals: Kris Newbury, Michael Mersch (2)
Assists: Sean Backman (3)
Points: Kris Newbury (4)
Penalty Minutes: Ryan Horvat (12)
Power-Play Goals: Kris Newbury, Valentin Zykov (1)
Power-Play Assists: Sean Backman (2)
Power-Play Points: Sean Backman, Kris Newbury (2)
Shorthanded Goals: N/A
Shorthanded Assists: N/A
Shorthanded Points: N/A
Game-Winning Goals: Vincent LoVerde, Justin Auger, Valentin Zykov (1)
Wins: Peter Budaj (3)
GAA: Peter Budaj (0.32)
SPCT: Peter Budaj (.983)
League Leaders:
Forward Ryan Horvat is tied for the AHL lead with two major penalties.
Forward Michael Mersch leads the AHL with 20 shots.
Goaltender Peter Budaj is third in the league with a 0.32 goals-against average and .983 save percentage. Budaj is on top of the AHL with two shutouts.
This Week:
Ontario Reign vs. Bakersfield Condors
Friday, Oct. 23
7:00 p.m. PT
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California
Opening Night
First 5,000 fans receive commemorative AHL Ontario Reign banner from Smart Solar Power
$2 20-ounce beers
$10 Top Shelf student and military tickets* with ID (*Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included)
Listen Live: OntarioReign.com, AHL Live
Tickets: AXS.com, OntarioReign.com and Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office
Preview: 2nd of 12 meetings (1-0-0-0 head-to-head record)
Ontario Reign vs. San Jose Barracuda
Saturday, Oct. 24
6:00 p.m. PT
Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California
First 5,000 fans receive MMC Pipeline Contractor Ontario Reign Dance Team schedule poster
Listen Live: OntarioReign.com, AHL Live
Tickets: AXS.com, OntarioReign.com and Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office
Preview: 1st of 12 meetings
National Hockey League Affiliate Update
Los Angeles Kings
Record: 2-3-0-0, 4 points
Standing: 4th Pacific Division, 11th Western Conference
Upcoming Games: Thursday at San Jose, Friday vs. Carolina, Sunday at Edmonton
Leading Scorer: Tyler Toffoli (three points: three goals)
ECHL Affiliate Update
Manchester Monarchs
Record: 1-0-0-0, 2 points
Standing: T-1st East Division, T-2nd Eastern Conference
Upcoming Games: Saturday at Adirondack, Sunday vs. Adirondack
Leading Scorer: Six players tied with one point
Latest Reign News...
Zykov Scores First Pro Goal with Seconds Left in Overtime to Send Reign over Moose 1-0
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Forward Valentin Zykov registered his first professional goal with 7.5 seconds remaining in overtime and goaltender Peter Budaj picked up his second shutout in three starts to launch the Ontario Reign (3-0-0-0) over the Manitoba Moose (0-2-1-1) 1-0 at MTS Centre Saturday night. The win closes a season-opening three-game road trip.
Mersch Scores Twice to Lead Reign over Moose, 4-1
Winnipeg, Manitoba - Forward Michael Mersch scored twice to lead the Ontario Reign (2-0-0-0) over the Manitoba Moose (0-2-0-1) 4-1 at MTS Centre Thursday night.
Reign Celebrate Opening Weekend on Oct. 23 & 24
The Ontario Reign celebrate 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 Reign Golf Tournament
Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings in partnership with McDonald's, are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Ontario Reign Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday, October 20 to benefit the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House. More Info
$2 20-Ounce Beer Fridays, Indoor Fireworks and Family Days Highlight the Giveaway-Packed 2015-16 Promotional Schedule
Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign unveiled today the team's promotional schedule for the 2015-16 season loaded with fan-favorite giveaways and theme nights and introduces new attractions such as $2 20-Ounce Beer Fridays, postgame indoor fireworks on New Year's Eve and Family Days.
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