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Reign and Moose Close Season Series Tonight on Fire and Ice at Citizens Business Bank Arena

January 30, 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), host the Manitoba Moose tonight at 6:00 PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the fourth and final regular-season meeting between the two teams this season.

Fire and Ice Today:

The Ontario Fire Department faceoff against the New York City Fire Department at 1:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena in a charity hockey game to support St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the annual Ontario Fire Department Chili-Cookoff starts at 3:00 p.m. out in the parking lot.

The Series Closes:

The Reign hold a 3-0-0-0 head-to-head record against the Moose this season after picking up 4-1 and 1-0 victories in Winnipeg on October 15 and 17 and a 4-1 win in Ontario on January 20. Forward Michael Mersch leads the Reign and the series with five points (three goals, two assists).

Let the Good Times Roll:

The Reign enter tonight's contest on a six-game unbeaten streak (5-0-1-0).

Golden State Not So "Golden" for Moose:

The Moss close a season-long eight-game road trip tonight and are sitting on a seven-game winless streak (0-4-2-1). The journey started with a pair of contests in Charlotte, N.C. against the Checkers on Jan. 16-17 (3-2 OTL and 4-1 L), moved to Ontario on Jan. 20 (4-1 L), a pair contests in Stockton, CA Jan. 22-23 (2-1 SOL and 3-2 OTL) and a two-game stint in Bakersfield, CA Jan. 26 and Jan 29 (6-3 L and 6-2 L).

All-Stars Ready to Shine:

Immediately after tonight's contest, Reign defenseman Vincent LoVerde, forward Sean Backman, goaltender Peter Budaj and Head Coach Mike Stothers take off to Syracuse, New York to participate in the 2016 All All-Star Classic. The Skills Competition takes place tomorrow at 8:00 p.m. ET and the All-Star Challenge is Monday, February 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Watch both events LIVE on Prime Ticket or for free on AHL Live.

Homecoming for Moose's Olkinuora, Comrie and De Leo:

Moose goaltender Jussi Olkinuora skated with the ECHL's Ontario Reign the last two seasons. Last season, the Helsinki, Finland, native appeared in 43 games, earning a record of 27-9-6-1 with a 2.41 goals-against average and .916 save percentage. Goaltender Eric Comrie (Newport Beach) and forward Chase De Leo (La Mirada) are California natives and started their hockey careers together skating for the L.A. Selects (Now the Los Angeles Jr. Kings).

Broadcast Central

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com

Watch Live: AHL Live

Twitter: @OntarioReign

Facebook: OntarioReign

Drop the gloves against breast cancer with the Ontario Reign this February on Pink in the Rink! On Friday, February 5, the ice at Citizens Business Bank Arena turns into a frozen pond of pink and the Reign will wear special pinked themed jerseys and host a jersey auction benefiting Susan G. Komen Inland Empire. We want you to join the fight! Grab an exclusive Reign Pink Pack for as little as $30! You get a game ticket with best available seating, exclusive Pink in the Rink t-shirt and a donation to Susan G. Komen! Grab your NOW at OntarioReign.com and join the right!

Push the Reign into the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs! The Reign Stretch-Run Pack is on sale now! Grab tickets to four great Reign games, free parking, a $10 gift certificate to Team LA and grab Reign merchandise and a $10 gift certificate to Famous Dave's Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que! Packs start as low as $49!

2015-2016 Records

Ontario: 25-10-3-1, 54 points (1st Pacific Division, 2nd Western Conference)

Manitoba: 11-24-3-4, 29 points (7th Central Division, 14th Western Conference)

Ontario vs. Manitoba, Head-to-Head in 2015-16

3-0-0-0

Ontario vs. Manitoba, 2015-16 Season Schedule

Oct. 15: Ontario at Manitoba 4-1 Win Box Score

Oct. 17: Ontario at Manitoba 1-0 Overtime Win Box Score

Jan. 20: Manitoba at Ontario 4-1 Win Box Score

Jan. 30: Manitoba at Ontario 6:00 p.m. PDT

2014-2015 Records

Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)

Manitoba (As St. John's): 32-33-9-2, 75 points (5th place, Atlantic Division, 12th Eastern Conference)

All-Time Head-to-Head Record

22-14-3-0

Head Coaches

Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season, 1st with Ontario)

Manitoba: Keith McCambridge (5th year, 1st with Manitoba)

NHL Affiliate

Ontario: Los Angeles Kings

Manitoba: Winnipeg Jets

ECHL Affiliate

Ontario: Manchester Monarchs

Manitoba: Tulsa Oilers

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