AHL Ontario Reign

Reign Weekly: Ontario Reign Grab First AHL Victory in Commanding Fashion

October 12, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


The Week That Was...

The Ontario Reign opened their first American Hockey League (AHL) season in team history Saturday night, visiting an old rival, the Bakersfield Condors, at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, California.

Forward Kris Newbury buried two goals and an assist and team captain Vincent LoVerde grabbed the first AHL goal in team history and added an assist en route to a 5-0 victory. Goaltender Peter Budaj earned his 11th career AHL shutout stopping all 21 shots faced.

The Numbers

Record: 1-0-0-0 (2nd Pacific Division, Tied-2nd Western Conference)

Home: 0-0-0-0

Away: 1-0-0-0

Last 10 Games: 1-0-0-0

Streak: 1-0-0-0

Goals: Kris Newbury (2)

Assists: Six Players tied with one assist

Points: Kris Newbury (3)

Penalty Minutes: Ryan Horvat (5)

Power-Play Goals: Kris Newbury (1)

Power-Play Assists: Sean Backman, Vincent LoVerde (1)

Power-Play Points: Kris Newbury, Sean Backman, Vincent LoVerde (1)

Shorthanded Goals: N/A

Shorthanded Assists: N/A

Shorthanded Points: N/A

Game-Winning Goals: Vincent LoVerde (1)

Wins: Peter Budaj (1)

GAA: Peter Budaj (0.00)

SPCT: Peter Budaj (1.000)

League Leaders:

Forward Kris Newbury is tied for third in the American Hockey League with two goals and tied for fourth with three points (two goals, one assist).

Goaltender Peter Budaj leads the AHL with a 0.00 goals-against average and 1.000 save percentage.

Defenseman Vincent LoVerde is tied for fourth among league blueliners with two points (one goal, one assist) and leads league defensemen with one game-winning goal.

The Ontario Reign power-play stands ninth in the AHL at 33.3 percent (one goal on three opportunities) while the penalty kill is tied for first at 100 percent (zero goals against on seven opportunities).

This Week:

Ontario Reign at Manitoba Moose

Thursday, Oct. 15

5:00 p.m. PT

MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com, AHL Live

Preview: 1st of 4 meetings

Ontario Reign at Manitoba Moose

Saturday, Oct. 17

5:00 p.m. PT

MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Listen Live: OntarioReign.com, AHL Live

Preview: 2nd of 4 meetings

National Hockey League Affiliate Update

Los Angeles Kings

Record: 0-2-0-0. 0 points

Standing: 7th Pacific Division, 14th Western Conference

Upcoming Games: Tuesday vs. Vancouver, Friday vs. Minnesota, Sunday vs. Colorado

Leading Scorer: Five players tied with one point

ECHL Affiliate Update

Manchester Monarchs

Record: 0-0-0-0, 0 points

Standing: T-1st East Division, T-1st Eastern Conference

Upcoming Games: Friday vs. Brampton (Home/Season Opener)

Latest Reign News...

Reign Grab First AHL Win in Team History with 5-0 Triumph over Condors

Bakersfield, CA - Forward Kris Newbury scored two goals and an assist and goaltender Peter Budaj made 21 saves to propel the Ontario Reign (1-0-0-0) to their first AHL victory in team history with a 5-0 win over the Bakersfield Condors (1-1-0-0) at Rabobank Arena.

Reign Add NHL Veteran Netminder Ray Emery

Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), agreed to a professional tryout with goaltender Ray Emery.

Ontario Reign Release 2015-16 Opening Night Roster

Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign announced today their roster for the start of the 2015-16 regular season. The 23-man roster features 13 forwards, seven defensemen and three goaltenders.

Reign Celebrate Opening Weekend on Oct. 23 & 24

The Ontario Reign celebrate Opening Weekend on Friday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. against the Bakersfield Condors and Saturday, October 24 at 6:00 p.m. versus the San Jose Barracuda at Citizens Business Bank Arena! Enjoy $2 20-ounce beers on Friday and $10 Top Shelf student and military tickets* with ID! The first 5,000 fans receive an Opening Weekend banner presented by Smart Solar Power! On Saturday, the first 5,000 fans receive an Ontario Reign Dance Team schedule poster! *Restrictions apply. Facility fee not included.

2015 Reign Golf Tournament

Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings in partnership with McDonald's, are pleased to announce the Fifth Annual Ontario Reign Charity Golf Classic on Tuesday, October 20 to benefit the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House.

$2 20-Ounce Beer Fridays, Indoor Fireworks and Family Days Highlight the Giveaway-Packed 2015-16 Promotional Schedule

Ontario, CA - The Ontario Reign unveiled today the team's promotional schedule for the 2015-16 season loaded with fan-favorite giveaways and theme nights and introduces new attractions such as $2 20-Ounce Beer Fridays, postgame indoor fireworks on New Year's Eve and Family Days.

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