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Reign end season in devastating double overtime loss to Firebirds
TL;DR
The Ontario Reign's season ended with a heartbreaking 3-2 double overtime loss to the Coachella Valley Firebirds in Game 5 of the AHL Pacific Division semifinals. Erik Portillo's emotional reaction marked the end of their record-breaking season with 47 wins and 99 points.
Key points
- Ontario Reign lost 3-2 to Coachella Valley Firebirds
- Game was a double overtime elimination match
- Erik Portillo reacted emotionally after the loss
- Reign had a record-breaking season with 47 wins
- The loss mirrored the NHL Los Angeles Kings' playoff exit
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(Jon Huerta/Ontario Reign)
ONTARIO, CA. -- Erik Portillo dropped to his knees, laid face first on the ice while his body spread out like a starfish after J.R. Avon’s game-winning double overtime goal ended the Ontario Reign’s 47 win, 99 points, record-breaking season - just like that.
In a do or die, Game 5 elimination game for the AHL Pacific Division semifinals, the Reign took a heartbreaking 3-2 double overtime loss to the Coachella Valley Firebirds Saturday night in Ontario.
Unfortunately tonight the Reign resembled their NHL club - the Los Angeles Kings - who also lost in the first round of playoffs, showing two sides of the same coin.
“It’s brutal, just brutal,” Ontario coach Andrew Lord said in postgame interviews. “(I’ve) been on the right side of these (playoff elimination games), been on the wrong side. It’s never fun when you’re on the other side but as far as the group, what a season. I’m just proud … I think the growth, to a player is exponential … Just most proud of the character within the room and the leadership and how well the guys got on and came to work every day. There’s just a great culture and (I) really enjoyed being a part of it.”
Since Ontario’s last home playoff game, the Reign traveled to Coachella Valley for Game 3 and 4 of the Pacific Division semifinals.
Ontario went 1-1 in the desert, winning 2-1 in Game 3 and losing 6-2 for Game 4, evening the series 2-2 and forcing a Game 5 back home at Toyota Arena.
Ontario came out in the opening period looking lackluster, almost as if they didn't know they were in an elimination game.
While Coachella Valley came out with high energy, uncomfortable defensive pressure and speed that the Reign just didn’t have.
Jani Nyman found the back of the net with help from Logan Morrison and Ty Nelson to give the Firebirds the 1-0 lead in the first period.
The Reign came out of intermission with a better energy surrounding them, at least in the beginning.
With assists from Nikita Alexandrov and Kenta Isogai, scored Ontario’s first goal 2:43 into the second period.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Ontario Reign vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds game?
The final score was 3-2 in favor of the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
How did the Ontario Reign's season end?
The Ontario Reign's season ended in a double overtime loss during Game 5 of the AHL Pacific Division semifinals.
What was the Ontario Reign's record for the season?
The Ontario Reign finished the season with a record of 47 wins and 99 points.
Who scored the game-winning goal for the Firebirds?
J.R. Avon scored the game-winning goal for the Coachella Valley Firebirds.
