
Reign Ignite Citizens Business Bank Arena Tonight against the Heat
Published on December 31, 2015 under 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 Stockton Heat tonight at 7:00 p.m. PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena and ring in the New Year with a postgame indoor fireworks and laser show. Tonight is the fourth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Fireworks and Laser Show:
The Ontario Reign host their first-ever indoor fireworks and laser show immediately after tonight's game. Player and coach media availability will be held after the show.
The Last Time We Met:
Last Tuesday, the Reign and Heat collided at Stockton Arena with the Reign skating away with a 2-1 victory. Forward Jonny Brodzinski scored both goals and goaltender Peter Budaj made a season-high 39 saves. The Reign hold a 3-0-0-0 head-to-head record against the Heat this season.
Eliminating Scoring Chances:
The Reign defense, ranked first in the AHL in overall goals-against average (1.92) and second in shots-against average (25.20) face a Heat squad that averages 35.88 shots per game, the highest in the league.
Milestone Watch:
Ontario Reign Head Coach Mike Stothers is two wins away from 100 as a professional head coach. Reign defenseman Jeff Schultz is three games from 600 in his pro career.
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The Ontario Reign roll into a busy month of January starting Saturday, January 2 against the Charlotte Checkers at 6:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Reign and Checkers close their regular-season series on Sunday, January 3 at 3:00 p.m. on Superheroes Day at Citizens Business Bank Arena.
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2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 17-5-2-1, 37 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
Stockton: 9-14-0-2, 20 points (7th Pacific Division, 13th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. Stockton, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
3-0-0-0
Ontario vs. Stockton, 2015-16 Season Schedule (All times Pacific)
Nov. 7: Ontario at Stockton 4-0 Win Box Score
Nov. 25: Stockton at Ontario 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 29: Ontario at Stockton 2-1 Win Box Score
Dec. 31: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Jan. 8: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Jan. 27: Ontario at Stockton 7:00 pm PST
Feb. 13: Ontario at Stockton 7:30 pm PST
Feb. 17: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Mar. 25: Stockton at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Mar. 26: Stockton at Ontario 6:00 pm PDT
Apr. 1: Ontario at Stockton 7:30 pm PDT
Apr. 6: Ontario at Stockton 7:00 pm PDT
2014-2015 Records
Ontario (As Manchester): 50-17-6-3, 109 points (1st place, Atlantic Division, 1st Eastern Conference)
Stockton (As Adirondack): 35-33-6-2, 78 points (4th place, North Division, 12th Western Conference)
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (2nd season with LA Kings affiliate, 1st with Ontario)
Stockton: Ryan Huska (1st season with Calgary Flames affiliate, 1st with Stockton)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
Stockton: Calgary Flames
ECHL Affiliate
Ontario: Manchester Monarchs
Stockton: Adirondack Thunder
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