Reign and Condors Clash Tonight After Quick Turnaround
April 2, 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), visit the Bakersfield Condors tonight at 7:00 PT at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California. Tonight is the 10th of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Sleep Well:
Both the Reign and the Condors were in action last night. Ontario visited the Stockton Heat at Stockton Arena, falling 3-2. The Condors hosted the San Jose Barracuda, picking up a 4-2 win.
Series at a Glance:
The Reign are 5-4-0-0 head-to-head overall against the Condors, 2-2-0-0 in Bakersfield and last met nearly two weeks ago on March 22 in Bakersfield, earning a 5-2 win and snapping a three-game losing streak against their Pacific-Division rivals.
Hunting for Condors:
Forward Michael Mersch leads the Reign against the Condors with one goal and six assists for seven points and has four assists in his last three games against Bakersfield.
Shut-Down Special Teams:
The Reign boast the top penalty kill in the American Hockey League (AHL) at 88.9 percent (30 goals against on 271 times shorthanded).
Broadcast Central:
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Tonight's Game Notes
The Ontario Reign complete a four-game road trip on Wednesday, April 6 against the Stockton Heat at 7:00 p.m. at Stockton Arena in Stockton, 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, Sprouts Grocery Bag Giveaway and $2 20oz. Bud Lights and Montejo!
2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 39-18-4-1, 83 points, .669 winning percentage (1st Pacific Division)
Bakersfield: 28-25-6-2, 64 points, .525 winning percentage (5th Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
5-4-0-0
Ontario vs. Bakersfield, 2015-16 Season Schedule (All times Pacific)
Oct. 10: Ontario at Bakersfield 5-0 Win Box Score
Oct. 23: Bakersfield at Ontario 5-4 Win Box Score
Nov. 14: Ontario at Bakersfield 3-0 Loss Box Score
Dec. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 3-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 20: Bakersfield at Ontario 2-1 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 9: Ontario at Bakersfield 4-0 Loss Box Score
Jan. 16: Bakersfield at Ontario 4-2 Loss Box Score
Feb. 12: Bakersfield at Ontario 3-2 Loss Box Score
Mar. 22: Ontario at Bakersfield 5-2 Win Box Score
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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