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Cheese · 04-10-2022, 09:39 AM

MORNING SKATE: HEAT, REIGN CAP REGULAR SEASON SERIES SUNDAY

TONIGHT’S MATCHUP: Stockton Heat (42-12-4-1; 1st Pacific) vs. Ontario Reign (36-15-5-4; 2nd Pacific)
LOCATION: Toyota Arena | Ontario, California
TIME: 3:00 p.m. PDT

HEAT INDEX
A big weekend at the top of the Pacific Division started in dramatic fashion on Friday, a 3-2 shootout win for the Stockton Heat over the Ontario Reign.

PHILL-ING THE RECORD BOOK
Matthew Phillips etched his name next to yet another Stockton Heat high-mark on Friday, his power play strike in the first being a team-record 28th of the season. He’s the first Flames farmhand since Ben Street of the Abbotsford Heat in 2013-14 to reach 28 markers in a campaign.

WOLF ON THE HUNT
With his 32nd win of the season, Dustin Wolf joined Alex Nedeljkovic (2018-19) as the only AHL netminders to earn 32 or more victories in a season in the last five years.

SLIM MARGINS
The shootout win for the Heat on Friday was their second over the Reign this season and third victory over Ontario that has gone past the 60 minutes of regulation.

NEARING 90
A point in Sunday’s game would push the Heat to the 90-point mark on the year, the first Pacific Division team to reach 90 since the Tucson Roadrunners (68 games played) and Texas Stars (72 games played) in 2017-18.

5 THINGS: HEAT at ONT, 4.10.22

Leading Scorers
Heat:
Goals – Matthew Phillips (28)
Points – Matthew Phillips (62)
Ontario Reign:
Goals – Martin Frk (33)
Points – T.J. Tynan (86)
Special Teams
Heat:
PP – 47-for-239, 19.7% (t-12th)/PK – 222-for-254, 87.4% (1st)
Reign:
PP – 62-for-234, 26.5% (1st)/PK – 178-for-236, 75.4% (29th)

It’s there for the taking now. The Stockton Heat can put a stranglehold on the divisional race with another win Sunday at Ontario

PLAYERS TO WATCH
Heat – Luke Philp
After being held off the score sheet in Friday’s game, Philp now has six points in seven games against Ontario this season. The every-situation forward plays a key role in this series, helping the Heat limit the impact of the Reign’s potent power play.

MILESTONES WITHIN REACH

Glenn Gawdin is one assist shy of 100 in his AHL career.
Jakob Pelletier is one point shy of sole possession of the Heat’s rookie season scoring record and two goals shy of tying Stockton’s single-season goal record, held by Matthew Phillips.
Luke Philp is two goals shy of 50 in his AHL career.

04-10-2022, 09:39 AM	#511
Cheese Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2002 Exp:	MORNING SKATE: HEAT, REIGN CAP REGULAR SEASON SERIES SUNDAY TONIGHT’S MATCHUP: Stockton Heat (42-12-4-1; 1st Pacific) vs. Ontario Reign (36-15-5-4; 2nd Pacific) LOCATION: Toyota Arena \| Ontario, California TIME: 3:00 p.m. PDT HEAT INDEX A big weekend at the top of the Pacific Division started in dramatic fashion on Friday, a 3-2 shootout win for the Stockton Heat over the Ontario Reign. PHILL-ING THE RECORD BOOK Matthew Phillips etched his name next to yet another Stockton Heat high-mark on Friday, his power play strike in the first being a team-record 28th of the season. He’s the first Flames farmhand since Ben Street of the Abbotsford Heat in 2013-14 to reach 28 markers in a campaign. WOLF ON THE HUNT With his 32nd win of the season, Dustin Wolf joined Alex Nedeljkovic (2018-19) as the only AHL netminders to earn 32 or more victories in a season in the last five years. SLIM MARGINS The shootout win for the Heat on Friday was their second over the Reign this season and third victory over Ontario that has gone past the 60 minutes of regulation. NEARING 90 A point in Sunday’s game would push the Heat to the 90-point mark on the year, the first Pacific Division team to reach 90 since the Tucson Roadrunners (68 games played) and Texas Stars (72 games played) in 2017-18. 5 THINGS: HEAT at ONT, 4.10.22 Leading Scorers Heat: Goals – Matthew Phillips (28) Points – Matthew Phillips (62) Ontario Reign: Goals – Martin Frk (33) Points – T.J. Tynan (86) Special Teams Heat: PP – 47-for-239, 19.7% (t-12th)/PK – 222-for-254, 87.4% (1st) Reign: PP – 62-for-234, 26.5% (1st)/PK – 178-for-236, 75.4% (29th) It’s there for the taking now. The Stockton Heat can put a stranglehold on the divisional race with another win Sunday at Ontario PLAYERS TO WATCH Heat – Luke Philp After being held off the score sheet in Friday’s game, Philp now has six points in seven games against Ontario this season. The every-situation forward plays a key role in this series, helping the Heat limit the impact of the Reign’s potent power play. MILESTONES WITHIN REACH Glenn Gawdin is one assist shy of 100 in his AHL career. Jakob Pelletier is one point shy of sole possession of the Heat’s rookie season scoring record and two goals shy of tying Stockton’s single-season goal record, held by Matthew Phillips. Luke Philp is two goals shy of 50 in his AHL career.