AHL Ontario Reign

Reign Take on Heat on San Antonio Regional Hospital Night

Published on March 26, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


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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 6:00 p.m. PT Citizens Business Bank Arena. Tonight is the 10th of 12 meetings between the two teams this season.

San Antonio Regional Hospital Night:

The Reign will wear special superhero-style jerseys tonight and host a postgame jersey auction for San Antonio Regional Hospital.

Magic Number Down to One:

The Reign need only one standings point to clinch a berth in the 2016 Calder Cup Playoffs heading into tonight's contest.

Series at a Glance:

The Reign hold a 6-2-1-0 head-to-head record against the Heat and 4-1-0-0 at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Last night, the Reign defeated the Heat 4-2 behind goals from forwards Jonny Brodzinski, Justin Auger, Sean Backman and defenseman Jeff Schultz. Backman (four goals, three assists) leads the series with seven points.

Special Teams are Special:

Over the last five games, the Reign have scored six power-play goals on 17 chances (35.29 percent) and have not allowed a power play goal in the last 10 games (no goals on 36 chances).

Dangerous with the Lead:

The Reign are 21-0-0-0 when leading after one period and 29-0-0-0 when leading after two periods. When scoring first, the Reign hold a record of 29-0-1-0.

Home Ice Advantage:

With the win over the Heat last night, the Reign improved to 21-7-3-1 at Citizens Business Bank Arena.

Broadcast Central

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com

Watch Live: AHL Live

Twitter: @OntarioReign

Facebook: OntarioReign

The Ontario Reign open a four-game road trip on Wednesday, March 30 against the San Jose Barracuda at 7:30 p.m. at SAP Center in San Jose, 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 and $2 20oz. Bud Lights and Montejo!

2015-2016 Records

Ontario: 39-15-4-1, 83 points, .703 winning percentage (1st Pacific Division)

Stockton: 27-27-2-2, 58 points, .500 winning percentage (6th Pacific Division)

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

6-2-1-0

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 4-1 Loss Box Score

Jan. 8: Stockton at Ontario 6-1 Win Box Score

Jan. 27: Ontario at Stockton 2-1 Overtime Loss Box Score

Feb. 13: Ontario at Stockton 3-0 Loss Box Score

Feb. 17: Stockton at Ontario 6-1 Win Box Score

Mar. 25: Stockton at Ontario 4-2 Win Box Score

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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