Reign Rematch with Barracuda Tonight on Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Night
February 6, 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), welcome the San Jose Barracuda tonight on Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Night at 6:00 PT at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the eighth of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.
Be My Valentine:
The Reign will wear special Valentine-themed jerseys and host a postgame live jersey auction benefiting Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Buy Tickets
Budaj Backstops the Reign:
Reign goaltender Peter Budaj recorded his AHL-leading eighth shutout of the season and third consecutive shutout last night making 22 saves in a 1-0 win over the Barracuda. Budaj also leads the AHL in wins (25), goals-against average (1.56), save percentage (.935) and minutes played (2224:25).
For Curious Minds:
The AHL record for the longest shutout streak is 304:11 set by Matt Murray of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins last season. The longest shutout streak in consecutive team games is 249:51 grabbed by Johnny Bower with the Cleveland Barons during the 1957-58 season. The most shutouts in a single season is 13 set by Jason LaBarbera of the Hartford Wolf Pack during the 2003-04 season. Budaj's streak currently stands at 180 minutes and last gave up a goal on January 27 in overtime to the Stockton Heat in a 2-1 loss.
Sommer Eyes AHL Record:
San Jose Head Coach Roy Sommer (636 wins) is tied for the AHL all-time coaching wins record set by Fred "Bun" Cook. Cook grabbed 636 wins over 19 seasons (1,171 games) from 1937-56.
Mersch Mucks Up Barracuda:
Reign forward Michael Mersch scored the lone goal last night in a 1-0 win over San Jose, is tied for the team lead with three goals against the Barracuda and is now riding a three-game goal scoring streak with four tallies.
Reign are Rolling:
The Reign enter tonight's contest on a season-high eight-game point streak (7-0-1-0) and are currently cruising on a five-game winning streak against San Jose.
Scootin' By:
The last five meetings between the Reign and Barracuda have been decided by one goal.
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The Reign close a three-game series against the Barracuda on Wednesday, February 10 in San Jose at 7:30 p.m. at SAP Center.
Grab $2 20-ounce drafts on Friday, February 12 as the Reign host the Bakersfield Condors at 7:00 p.m. at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Friday nights also feature $10 Top Shelf tickets for students and active and retired military personnel (with valid ID) at the Box Office! *Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included. Buy Tickets
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2015-2016 Records
Ontario: 27-10-3-1, 58 points (1st Pacific Division, 1st Western Conference)
San Jose: 19-15-5-3, 46 points (3rd Pacific Division, 8th Western Conference)
Ontario vs. San Jose, Head-to-Head in 2015-16
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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 2-1 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 22: San Jose at Ontario 3-2 Overtime Win Box Score
Jan. 23: Ontario at San Jose 2-1 Win Box Score
Feb. 5: San Jose at Ontario 1-0 Win Box Score
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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