The Ontario Reign are returning to action coming out of the holiday break with a game in Bakersfield on Wednesday night. After a series of roster shuffling earlier in the day, the lineup is starting to come together — although it doesn’t appear they will be using the traditional format of 12 forwards and six defensemen.
Reign are on the ice at TSPC for their morning skate — including newly signed (PTO) Nick Pastujov, former Michigan forward… and the returning 6-foot-7 Nikita Pavlychev.
There should be a few more additions too. Bus leaves around 2pm for Bako. As of now, tonight's game is on.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) December 29, 2021
Confirmed — JAD, Frk, Moverare, Sparks will rejoin the Reign today… https://t.co/ilf4wCtlyA
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) December 29, 2021
And for those who missed it a few weeks ago:
Ontario Reign are adding another defenseman on a PTO.
Michael Prapavessis is a 6-foot-2, left shot defender. Originally drafted by Dallas out of college. He's split time in AHL/ECHL — including playing for Smurf with the Jacksonville Icemen.
— John Hoven | The Mayor (@mayorNHL) December 17, 2021
ONTARIO REIGN PROJECTED LINEUP vs. BAKERSFIELD CONDORS on 12/29
Tkachev – Vilardi – Frk
Johnson – JAD – Fagemo
Pavlychev – Sutter – Dudas
Pastujov – – Doty
Other options include: Burke, Madden, Sodergran, Tynan, and Wagner
Additional Info: Akil Thomas is sidelined for a few weeks
Moverare – Spence
Phillips – Strand
Kasastul – Siebenaler
Prapavessis
Other options include: Gaunce
Villalta (starter)
Sparks
Puck drop is scheduled for 6pm tonight in Bakersfield and the game can be viewed on AHL TV.
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Lead photo of Vilardi via Mike Zitek
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