While there are often several factors that go into a team winning a hockey game, two tend to make-or-break a team’s chance at winning. Goaltending and special teams battles can change the outcome of any given game. On Wednesday in Stockton, both played their part in defeat, as the hometown Heat beat the Ontario Reign in […]
Reign Roll in Midweek Matchup with Manitoba
January 21, 2016 By
American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews was on hand in Ontario to witness the Reign 4-1 drubbing of the visiting Manitoba Moose. He shared some thoughts with MM prior to the game, they can be seen here.
As for the contest on the ice, there wasn’t much of one. A 1-0 first period lead […]
Kings 2015-16 Early Season Prospect Rankings: No. 3, 4, and 5
December 10, 2015 By
After a drawn out process that has lasted much longer than we originally anticipated (and, yes, we apologize and thank you for your patience), we are inching closer to wrapping up our early season look at the LA Kings Top 10 Prospects.
As noted previously, these bi-annual rankings provide some of the most popular content […]
MacDermid Scores First AHL Goal, Reign Win 2-1 Over San Jose
November 11, 2015 By
Kurtis MacDermid saw his opening. There was a screen in front from defenseman Vincent LoVerde and he had an open lane to shoot. MacDermid took his chance from the point and his shot hit San Jose Barracuda goaltender Aaron Dell and still found it’s way past him for his first career AHL goal.
“I saw [Loverde] […]
Kings prospect Nic Dowd on Mersch, Zykov, and the Ontario Reign
November 7, 2015 By
LA Kings prospect Nic Dowd, who is expected to be listed in the next installment of our 2015-16 Early Season Rankings (hint, hint), recently caught up with MayorsManor, where the Alabama native and former college hockey player talked about assuming one of the key roles at center for the Ontario Reign this season, how to […]
Rob Blake Interview Part 2 – on Zykov, Dowd, and Bissonnette
October 24, 2015 By
Continued from Part 1
On having veterans like Paul Bissonnette and Ray Emery on the Reign team:
“They won last year with those guys helping out. You know the young guys coming out of college, coming out of junior they need help understanding that. When you can have guys that have played in the pro and I […]
Adrian Kempe Talks Zykov, SoCal, and Speed
October 24, 2015 By
Following Friday night’s Ontario Reign home opener, Kings top prospect Adrian Kempe spoke one-on-one with MayorsManor about a variety of topics – including moving to SoCal, one of his new AHL teammates, and how he’s still working to improve his own game. Take a look…
On his speed:
“That’s one of my biggest strengths and I try […]
Zykov Powers Ontario Reign to Comeback Win in Home Opener
October 24, 2015 By
A quick offensive explosion that took 2:42 brought the Ontario Reign from being shutout and losing 3-0 to leading 4-3, which the Reign would never look back and ultimately winning the game 5-4. The sellout crowd of 9,491 fans roared when Kevin Gravel’s power play goal put the Reign on top 4-3, sparking the end […]
Reign Earn Opening Night Shutout – Notes and Bissonnette Interview
October 11, 2015 By
Saturday night in Bakersfield, years of planning finally came to fruition – the AHL was playing regular season games in California. The Kings top minor league affiliate, now the Ontario Reign, was set to begin defense of their 2014-15 Calder Cup Championship. Using a roster largely comprised of the same group who played in Manchester […]
FREE REPLAY: Hoven on NHL Radio talking LA Kings Trade Scenarios
Sunday night, host Jonathan Davis welcomed John Hoven back to the 2 Man Advantage on NHL Network radio to discuss several trade scenarios involving the Los Angeles Kings. Among the players discussed were: Anze Kopitar, Tyler Toffoli, Dwight King, Michael Mersch, Adrian Kenmpe, Valentin Zykov, Alec Martinez, Jake Muzzin, Brayden McNabb, Trevor Lewis, and more.
Enjoy […]