The Ontario Reign concluded a historic campaign that stands as the franchise’s most successful since the 2015‑16 season, clinching the Pacific Division title and finishing with 99 points.
Their achievement was built on a balanced roster in which no single player cracked the AHL’s top‑25 scorers, underscoring the team’s depth and collective work ethic.
Defensive Foundations
Coach Andrew Lord’s defensive philosophy yielded a top‑five ranking in goals against, while the club posted the fourth‑best points percentage in the league at .688.
Veteran forward Cole Guttman added depth scoring, and the blue‑line was anchored by players such as Angus Booth and Kirill Kirsanov, who contributed key defensive minutes.
Special Teams Surge
The power play ranked eighth at 21.2% and the penalty kill held the sixth spot at 84.2%, reflecting disciplined special‑team execution.
Offensive Distribution
Three players reached the 20‑goal plateau, led by Martin Chromiak’s 28 goals and 56 points, while rookies Kenny Connors and Jared Wright contributed 41 and 30 points respectively.
Glenn Gawdin dished out a team‑leading 35 assists, serving as a two‑way playmaker, and Koehn Ziemmer’s natural hat trick sparked a 4‑3 comeback victory over the Bakersfield Condors.
Home Ice Dominance
The Reign posted 26 home wins, the second‑most in the AHL, and endured only six regulation losses, the fewest in the league, setting a franchise record with 47 victories overall.
On the road, the team compiled a 21‑14‑1‑0 record, tying for sixth in wins and seventh in points percentage, demonstrating resilience away from home.
Goaltending and Depth
Erik Portillo anchored the net with a .907 save percentage among qualified goalies, while backup Hampton Slukynsky provided valuable minutes, and the depth of five netminders allowed the club to manage the grueling schedule.
Overall, the Reign’s blend of defensive discipline, special‑team efficiency and balanced scoring defined a historic year that will be remembered as a benchmark for the franchise.