Reign and Gulls Close Three-Game Series Tonight in San Diego
Nov 10, 2017Ontario, CA – The Ontario Reign, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL), take on the San Diego Gulls tonight at 7:00 p.m. at Valley View Casino Center. Tonight is the third of 12 meetings between the two teams.
SoCal Series Heats Up:
The Reign and Gulls collided in the first two games on the SoCal Series last weekend with the Reign earning a 1-0-0-1 weekend record. Goaltender Cal Petersen made 27 saves for Ontario last Friday to pick up his first pro win and shutout and forward Philippe Maillet scored the game-winning goal on the power play in the first period for a 1-0 win. Forward Michael Mersch netted a goal and an assist on Saturday, but the Gulls fought back for a 4-3 shootout victory.
What A Combo:
The grouping of T.J. Hensick (four assists over last three games), Michael Mersch (three goals and four assists over last five games) and Jonny Brodzinski (three goals, four assists over last five games) has provided six goals and 12 assists over the last five games for the Reign.
Calm Before the Storm:
Tonight’s contest is the Reign’s lone match up over a 13-day period before playing five games over the last two weeks of November and 14 games in December.
I’ve Got the Power:
The Reign power play has been operating at 23.1 percent (six-for-26) over the last five games.
Trending Upward:
The Reign enter tonight’s contest on a season-high four-game point streak (3-0-0-1).
Upcoming Milestones:
Defenseman Alex Lintuniemi is eight games away from playing in 100 pro contests
Forward Brett Sutter is two games from 750 pro, 12 games from 700 AHL games played and 10 points from 300 career AHL points. Forward Jamie Devane is three games away from 250 pro games played. Forward Michael Mersch is seven games away from 200 AHL contests played.
Scouting the Gulls:
Since defeating the Reign in the shootout last Saturday, the Gulls have dropped their last two contests including a 6-2 loss to Texas on Wednesday and a 6-3 loss last night to the Stockton Heat. Forward Kevin Roy, who leads the Gulls against the Reign with three points (three assists), was recalled to Anaheim on Thursday.
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Game Notes
The Reign continue a three-game road trip this weekend as they visit the San Jose Barracuda at SAP Center on Saturday, November 18 at 1:15 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 at 3:00 p.m. Watch the Reign Pregame Show and tune in to the action at Facebook.com/OntarioReign!
Join the Reign as they host the Stockton Heat on Wednesday, November 22 a Citizens Business Bank Arena at 7:00. Celebrate San Antonio Regional Hospital Blanket Night (first 5,000 fans)! For Reign season tickets, along with information on other ticket plans and group packages, call 909-941-PUCK (7825) and visit OntarioReign.com!
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2017-18 Regular-Season Records
Ontario: 3-6-0-1, 7 points (8th, Pacific Division)
San Diego: 5-6-1-0, 11 points (6th, Pacific Division)
2017-18 Head-to-Head Schedule
Nov. 3 Ontario 1 at San Diego 0 Final Recap
Nov. 4 San Diego 4 at Ontario 3 Final Shootout Recap
Nov. 11 Ontario at San Diego 7:00 pm PST
Dec. 1 San Diego at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Dec. 22 Ontario at San Diego 7:00 pm PST
Dec. 23 San Diego at Ontario 3:00 pm PST
Feb. 17 Ontario at San Diego 7:00 pm PST
Feb. 18 San Diego at Ontario 3:00 pm PST
Mar. 2 Ontario at San Diego 7:00 pm PST
Mar. 9 San Diego at Ontario 7:00 pm PST
Apr. 6 San Diego at Ontario 7:00 pm PDT
Apr. 7 Ontario at San Diego 7:00 pm PDT
2016-17 Regular-Season Records
Ontario: 36-21-10-1, 83 points (3rd, Pacific Division)
San Diego: 43-20-3-2, 91 points (2nd, Pacific Division)
Ontario vs. San Diego, All-Time Regular Season
11-10-2-3
Head Coaches
Ontario: Mike Stothers (4th season with LA Kings affiliate, 3rd with Ontario)
San Diego: Dallas Eakins (3rd year with Anaheim Ducks affiliate, 3rd with San Diego)
NHL Affiliate
Ontario: Los Angeles Kings
San Diego: Anaheim Ducks