It’s not often that AHL teams play a series of back-to-back games on a Sunday-Monday.
It’s also hasn’t been common for the Ontario Reign to lose games this season, let alone in regulation.
Game 1 of their first place showdown with Stockton over the weekend did at least feature the return of Gabe Vilardi and he produced in the opening frame.
Vilardi gives the #Reign a 1-0 lead!
Assisted by Tynan (11) pic.twitter.com/WaDWprnBZ3
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) November 21, 2021
Sammy Fagemo entered the game on a bit of a hot streak, having potted a hat trick in his previous contest. He appeared to be at it again on Sunday, only to later have the goal credited to rookie defenseman Helge Grans.
Fagemo(7) scores on the powerplay late in the 2nd period. #Reign trail 3-2
Assisted by Grans (4) pic.twitter.com/zQzRBSPj6o
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) November 22, 2021
In the end, it wasn’t enough, as the Reign fell 4-2.
Today is a new day, which brings a new game — and a slightly different lineup for the rematch.
LA Kings roster news…
Look for Sean Durzi to be returned to AHL Ontario today.
We'll see how this plays out over the next 48 hours. For now, he will be available for tonight's Reign game.
— The Mayor (@mayorNHL) November 22, 2021
After checking in with a few of our sources, here’s how things are shaping up…
ONTARIO REIGN PROJECTED LINEUP vs. STOCKTON on 11/22
Frk – Tynan – Vilardi
Johnson – Turcotte – Madden
Tkachev – JAD – Fagemo
Wagner – Sutter – Dudas
Other options include: Burke, Doty, and Sodergran
Durzi – Strand
Moverare – Spence
Gaunce – Grans
Other options include: Phillips
Villalta (starter)
Sparks
Be sure to check out our all new interview with coach John Wroblewski linked below. It was an in-depth conversation about Turcotte, Vilardi, Anderson-Dolan, Strand, Grans, and a whole lot more.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7pm tonight in Ontario and can be viewed via AHL TV.
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Reign Head Coach John Wroblewski joined @mayorNHL for a good conversation on the latest episode of Kings of the Podcast this week.https://t.co/Hfe1KoS7dC
— Jared Shafran (@ShafReign) November 22, 2021
Lead photo of Vilardi by MayorsManor photographer Daniel Stopani
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