The former second round draft pick appeared in 27 games for the Gulls last season, earning 4-10=14 points with a +9 rating and 18 PIM.
San Diego found success against San Jose a season ago, earning points in nine of 11 contests, including a four-game win streak.
The La Mirada, CA. native scored twice to help San Diego snap a three-game winless streak and give the Gulls their first road win.
The Gulls own a five-game point streak against the Reign (3-0-2-0) and earned points in seven of the last eight matchups (5-1-2-0).
CW San Diego to televise five regular-season Gulls games throughout San Diego region
The former Gull transitioned from player to referee before the 2020-21 season.
Drysdale recorded nine points in his first 11 home games, becoming the youngest Gull in team history to score a goal.
Sam Carrick recorded two assists in his 200th game in a Gulls sweater.
San Diego and Henderson enter today's game in a three-way tie with the Chicago Wolves for the most wins (7) and points (14) in the American Hockey League.
For the first time this season, San Diego dropped consecutive games, losing 3-2 to the Henderson Silver Knights.
Weeklong online campaign will help provide at home reading and academic project materials for local students in need.
San Diego looks to bounce back from a loss to the Henderson Silver Knights as the teams continue a three-game series at Orleans Arena.