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Ontario Reign Projected Lineup vs. Colorado Eagles in Game 3; Plus Update on Kings Prospects Returning for AHL Playoffs

May 15, 2022 By John Hoven

After dropping Game 1 by a score of 10-1, the Ontario Reign managed to rally late and force overtime in Game 2.

Akil Thomas scores his 4th goal of the playoffs to bring the #Reign to within 1.

Assisted by: Tkachev(3), Allard(2) pic.twitter.com/Byj5r0hE0d

— Eric (@kingsgifs2) May 14, 2022

Tkachev ties the game with 33 seconds left in the 3rd period! #Reign

Assisted by: Allard(3), Anderson-Dolan(2) pic.twitter.com/oLUydWOyP0

— Eric (@kingsgifs2) May 14, 2022

In the end, it was another Colorado Eagles victory, which has pushed Ontario to the brink of elimination in their best-of-five series.

On the positive side of things, Games 3 will be played back on home ice. Should the Reign win, Games 4 and 5 would also be played at Toyota Arena.

Entering Sunday night, the big questions surround what lineup Ontario will go with.

As reported Friday, Alex Turcotte is expected out for the foreseeable future after taking a vicious cross-check to the head in Game 1 (video here).

Given how Colorado has tried to push around Ontario, it was a bit surprising to not see 6-foot-6 Samuel Helenius in the lineup for Game 2. While the coaching staff may have preferred to go with the experience of Austin Wagner or Aidan Dudas over 6-foot-4 forward Andre Lee, Helenius is known for playing a very physical game — something the Reign likely need to engage in to combat the Eagles gameplan.

With the LA Kings eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night, four prospects are now eligible to return to the AHL — Quinton Byfield, Gabe Vilardi, Rasmus Kupari, and Jordan Spence. While all would be a welcome addition, especially given their offensive prowess, Mayor’s Manor sources say none of the four will be assigned to Ontario until Monday, pending the outcome of tonight’s game.

Additionally, should there be a Game 4, the Kings could also assign three other prospects to Ontario. OHL prospects Martin Chromiak and Francesco Pinelli were both eliminated from the playoffs this weekend. Again, Mayor’s Manor has been told decisions on those players will also come Monday. Chromiak would most likely receive heavy consideration; especially given his time with the Reign last season and the fact he’s expected to be in the AHL next season.

ECHL goaltender Lukas Parik is still not available, as Rapid City in still alive in the Clark Cup Playoffs.

Meanwhile, goaltender Matt Villalta is officially returning to the AHL. We’re told, the plan is to make him available as a backup on Sunday, should the coaching staff opt to go in that direction.

Below is a guestimate how things will be put together based on the limited amount of information available come playoff time. Of course, there is always the very real possibility that the Reign will continue to sit Helenius and use Jaret Anderson-Dolan at center, rather than at LW1 (where he has been so effective over the past few months).

ONTARIO REIGN PROJECTED LINEUP vs. COLORADO EAGLES

JAD – Tynan – Frk
Madden – Thomas – Fagemo
Tkachev – Sutter – Ward
Dudas – Helenius – Doty

Other options include: Lee, Pavlychev, Wagner
Injured: Turcotte

Gaunce – Grans
Wolanin – Allard
Hickey – Nogier

Other options include: Inamoto, Nousiainen

Sparks (unconfirmed starter)
Villalta

Other options: Hrenak, Lethemon

Puck drop for Game 3 in the best-of-five series is scheduled for 8pm PST tonight and can be viewed on AHL TV.

Lead photo via Daniel Stopani.

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John Hoven is a former member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association and co-hosts Kings of the Podcast. He's also the founder and editor of MayorsManor.com, which has been named Best Sports Blog in Los Angeles and Hockey Blog of the Year. Click "ABOUT OUR TEAM" below for a full bio.

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  1. fakeemail.aol.com says

    May 15, 2022 at 4:32 pm

    wtf ? Assign those guys to keep playoffs alive. experience important.

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