Ontario Reign, Author at LA Kings Insider

My farewell to Ontario Reign Insider

Ontario ReignAugust 7, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignProspects and ScoutingSite News

The first time I met Stutts we sat and chatted about hockey the Kings' affiliate's move to Ontario and the warmer weather. In the stands just outside the Reign locker room was where "Bus Texts with Stothers" became a thing. I knew I wouldn't be traveling to away games and Stutts said he hated talkin... Read More

Familiar name Bell replaces Hajt in Reign assistant role

Ontario ReignJuly 25, 20170 Comments

Coaching

David Bell has been named the new assistant coach for the Ontario Reign, the team announced on Tuesday. Bell replaces Chris Hajt, who recently was hired by the Buffalo Sabres in a different assistant role. Hajt was with the organization the previous three seasons. The Wiarton, Ontario, native ... Read More

Reign agree to terms with former Bowling Green State captain Walker

Ontario ReignJune 16, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignRoster Moves

The Reign have agreed to terms with former Bowling Green State University defenseman Sean Walker, the team announced on Friday afternoon. The 22-year-old Walker played a complete four years with the Falcons, totaling 80 points (22 goals, 58 assists) in 160 games. Walker, a native of Keswick, Onta... Read More

Miller named 2017 recipient of Los Angeles Area Governors Award

Ontario ReignMay 31, 20170 Comments

Uncategorized

Hall of Fame announcer Bob Miller will be adding another honor to his legacy -- the Los Angeles Area Governors Award. Miller appeared on FOX Sports West's Angels Live pregame show on Wednesday prior to the Angels' game against the Atlanta Braves to announce that he will be 2017's winner of the aw... Read More

Reign schedule breakdown released

Ontario ReignMay 11, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignSchedules

The Reign don't know their full schedule yet for the 2017-18 season, but they now know who they'll be playing in their third AHL season in Ontario. The team released a list of which teams they will play and how many times (home and away) next season and for the first time, the Reign will play the... Read More

Videos: Reign player exit interviews

Ontario ReignMay 11, 20170 Comments

Video

Here's the full video list of exit interviews (courtesy of Joey Zakrzewski) below. Some highlights were Michael Mersch discussing what his knee injury meant for him in his maturation as a pro, Adrian Kempe on a surprise during his call-up with the Kings, Jack Campbell on his turnaround season and re... Read More

Video: Stothers looks back on season, Campbell injury on exit day

Ontario ReignMay 4, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignVideo

Reign’s season closes with unlikely, albeit fitting goaltending ordeal

Ontario ReignMay 3, 20170 Comments

Game storyOntario ReignPlayoffs

In some weird, unfortunate way, it was fitting that Ontario’s season would end under the unlikeliest of scenarios. The scoresheet will forever read: San Diego Gulls 4, Ontario Reign 1, but the story of game and the 24 hours leading up to it will always be about this you-had-to-be-there goalie ord... Read More

Game 5 vs. San Diego postgame quotes: Mike Stothers

Ontario ReignMay 2, 20170 Comments

Ontario ReignPlayoffsPostgame quotes

On the last 24 hours and the injury to Jack Campbell: Well, I guess it's a continuation of what's turned out to be a wacky season as far as goaltending goes, and goalies getting hurt and situations that arise. Yeah, Jack got hurt last night. First period. Was able to get through the game, probably ... Read More

In most shocking of circumstances, Reign turn to third-string Flinn for Game 5

Ontario ReignMay 2, 20170 Comments

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UPDATE!: Flinn played the opening 11:40, surrendering three goals in a span of 2:37 before Campbell came on to replace him. In the most shocking of circumstances, the Reign will be starting third-string goalie Jack Flinn in tonight's winner-take-all Game 5 against the Gulls in San Diego. Word ... Read More

Game 5: San Diego 4, Reign 1 + postgame notes/video

Ontario ReignMay 2, 20170 Comments

Game ThreadsOntario ReignPlayoffs

San Diego Gulls 4, Ontario Reign 1 Final Radio feed Box score AHL Live Ontario Reign (2-2-0-0) at San Diego Gulls (3-2-0-0) Calder Cup Playoffs: San Diego wins best-of-5, 3-2 Tuesday, May 2, 2017, 7 p.m. PT Valley View Casino Center, San Diego, CA Referees: #43 Tom Chmielewski, #10 Terr... Read More

No waiting around this time for Reign, Gulls in winner-take-all Game 5

Ontario ReignMay 2, 20170 Comments

Ontario Reign

The Reign's team bus departed from just outside the Citizens Business Bank Arena loading dock around 10:30 p.m. on Monday night. The team had forced a Game 5 against San Diego with 4-1 punch-to-the gut victory over their rivals. There's no waiting around this time. Game 5 will be played tonight a... Read More

Game 4 vs. San Diego: Reign game breakdown

Ontario ReignMay 2, 20170 Comments

Game storyOntario ReignPlayoffs

Reign game breakdown Another day it'll be for the Reign, who entered Monday's game in Ontario in a win-or-go-golfing scenario. Ontario used a breakthrough performance from Justin Auger (two goals, assist) and broke a tie going into the third with an outburst of goals to defeat San Diego 4-1 in Onta... Read More