KVCR Public Media Announces Broadcast Partnership with Ontario Reign Hockey

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KVCR Public Media Announces Broadcast Partnership with Ontario Reign Hockey

San Bernardino, CA: KVCR Public Media is proud to announce a new broadcast partnership with the Ontario Reign, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, bringing local professional hockey directly to Inland Empire listeners.

As part of this collaboration, KVCR will simulcast the play-by-play radio feed of three Ontario Reign home games during the 2025–2026 season across its NPR programming on KVCR 91.9 FM. This partnership reflects KVCR’s ongoing commitment to serving the region with diverse, engaging, and locally relevant content, including professional sports.

“We are thrilled to bring the excitement and competitive spirit of hockey to our airwaves,” said Connie Leyva, Executive Director of KVCR Public Media. “As a public service media organization, this partnership with the Ontario Reign is a wonderful way to celebrate and support local professional sports in the Inland Empire. Our listeners deserve access to the great teams and talent right here in our region.”

The Ontario Reign home games to be simulcast on KVCR 91.9 FM include:

Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM
Ontario Reign vs. Abbotsford Canucks

Wednesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM
Ontario Reign vs. Tucson Roadrunners

Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM
Ontario Reign vs. Abbotsford Canucks

In addition to the broadcast partnership, KVCR Public Media is excited to host a special themed game night and encourages listeners and community members to attend. Ontario Baseball Night presented by KVCR Public Media will take place on Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 PM, when the Ontario Reign face off against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. Fans of public media are invited to unite for an evening celebrating local sports, community, and public broadcasting.

Listeners can tune in to the live play-by-play coverage by listening on KVCR 91.9 FM, streaming at kvcrnews.org, or downloading the free KVCR App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

“This is an exciting moment for local sports fans and public media,” Leyva added. “We are proud to amplify the voices, teams, and moments that bring our community together, both on the air and in the arena.”

For more information about KVCR programming, partnerships, and upcoming events, visit kvcrnews.org/underwriting