Reign and Barracuda Meet on Star Wars Day at Citizens Business Bank Arena
December 13, 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), take on the San Jose Barracuda today at 3:00 at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Star Wars Day with the 501st Legion benefitting the Make A Wish Foundation. Today is the fourth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
These Are the Droids We Are Looking For:
Celebrate Star Wars Day with the Ontario Reign! Meet your favorite characters from the movies and enjoy a Family Day with a special 3:00 p.m. puck drop.
The Last Time We Met:
The Reign hold a 2-1-0-0 head-to-head record against the Barracuda this season and picked up a 2-1 victory in the last meeting on November 11 at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Reign forwards Sean Backman (one goal, two assists) and Justin Auger (three assists) lead the series with three points each.
Kempe Rises on Home Ice:
Forward Adrian Kempe is riding an eight-game home point streak (six goals, six assists) heading into today's tilt and picked up two assists last night in the Reign's 3-1 win over Bakersfield.
Backman Hits 300:
Reign forward Sean Backman appeared in this 300th AHL contest last night against the Bakersfield Condors. The White Plains, New York, native has 127 points (52 goals, 75 assists) over his "AAA" career.
Gravel Helping Out:
Defenseman Kevin Gravel enters tonight's game on a three-game assist streak (four assists).
#31 Feeling 18:
Goaltender Peter Budaj earned his 13th win of the season last night making 18 saves against the Condors. The win is the third time in the last six games that Budaj allowed only one goal and made 18 saves for a win.
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The Reign celebrate Teddy Bear Toss presented by Smart Solar Power on Saturday, December 19 against the San Diego Gulls at 6:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Bring a new or gently used stuffed toy to toss onto the ice after the Reign score their first goal! All donations will be collected for Toys for Tots CHP Toy Drive CHiPs for Kids!
Be one of the first 5,000 fans to gobble up an exclusive Ontario Reign oven mitt on Sunday, December 20 against the Bakersfield Condors and take a spin on the ice in our Postgame Holiday Skate. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for our CHP Toy Drive benefiting Toys for Tots CHP Toy Drive CHiPs for Kids and receive a ticket to the game for 50% off! It's Family Day with a special 3:00 start!
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2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 14-4-2-0, 30 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
San Jose: 9-9-0-3, 21 points (6th Pacific Division, 12th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. San Antonio, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
2-1-0-0
Ontario vs. San Jose, 2015-16 Season Schedule (Home Games in Bold, All times Pacific)
Oct. 24: San Jose at Ontario 3-0 Win Box Score
Nov. 1: Ontario at San Jose 4-2 Loss Box Score
Nov. 11: San Jose at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 13: San Jose at Ontario 3:00 pm PST
Jan. 22: San Jose at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Jan. 23: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PST
Feb. 5: San Jose at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Feb. 6: San Jose at Ontario 6:00 pm PST
Feb. 10: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PST
Mar. 13: Ontario at San Jose 5:00 pm PDT
Mar. 16: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT
Mar. 30: Ontario at San Jose 7:30 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
San Jose (As Worcester): 41-29-4-2, 88 points (3rd place, Atlantic Division, 7th Eastern Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with Los Angeles affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
San Jose: Roy Sommer (18th year with San Jose affiliate, 1st with San Jose)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
San Jose: San Jose Sharks
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
San Jose: Allen Americans
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