Saturday night was a good night for the Reign. They jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and eventually skated off with a 7-3 victory. Martin Frk continued to light up the AHL, recording his first hat trick at that level. And as if that wasn’t enough, Johan Sodergran returned to action for the first time since October and opened up the scoring a little more than three minutes into the game.
That hat trick smile… pic.twitter.com/uAe4yqqLIv
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 23, 2022
Johan Sodergran gives the #Reign a 1-0 lead in his 1st game back!
Assisted by: Spence(16), Wagner(4) pic.twitter.com/ch7g3ASpdC
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) January 23, 2022
Frk makes it 2-0 #Reign with his 15th goal of the season!
Assisted by: Tynan(29), Burke(9) pic.twitter.com/XZoOmU5qjH
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) January 23, 2022
Frk scores on the powerplay, his second goal of the night!
Assisted by: Tynan(31), Spence(17) pic.twitter.com/j5jE8GYUg6
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) January 23, 2022
Martin Frk completes the hat trick! 7-2 #Reign
Assisted by: Spence(18), Anderson-Dolan(12) pic.twitter.com/avrTaRAblN
— Eric (@kingsgifs2) January 23, 2022
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Ontario also wore specialty jerseys honoring first responders that were a huge hit with fans, as evidenced by social media comments and Frk’s sweater eventually selling for $2000 in the post-game auction.
Somewhat buried on the scoresheet due to the offensive explosion put forth by the Reign, center Jaret Anderson-Dolan picked up a goal and an assist. Meanwhile, fellow LA Kings prospect Jordan Spence — a first-year pro — added another three helpers to his totals. He leads all Ontario defensemen with 20 points in 27 games played.
Next up, the Reign and Roadrunners will do it all over again Sunday afternoon at 3pm. From what we’re hearing, they’ll go with the same lineup for the rematch.
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Here are some @JacobIngham_ shots from last night via MM photog @mikezitekphotos pic.twitter.com/OVNmpMPNgM
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 23, 2022
Welcome back, @AkilThomas2 pic.twitter.com/ITSI4k5qQS
— The Mayor | John Hoven (@mayorNHL) January 23, 2022
ONTARIO REIGN PROJECTED LINEUP vs. TUCSON ROADRUNNERS on 1/23
Burke – Tynan – Frk
Vilardi – JAD – Madden
Tkachev – Thomas – Dudas
Sodergran – Johnson – Wagner
Other options include: Doty, Pavlychev
Gaunce – Spence
Moverare – Grans
Phillips – Kasastul
Other options include: McIvor
Ingham (starter)
Parik
Puck drop is scheduled for 3pm today in Ontario and the game can be viewed on AHL TV.
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Lead photo via Mike Zitek
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