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Ontario Reign vs. Tucson Roadrunners: February 21 Matchup Preview
2/22/2026, 12:49:06 PM
Match Overview
The Ontario Reign (32-16-1-1, 66 points) are set to face the Tucson Roadrunners (22-17-8-0, 52 points) on February 21 at 6:00 PM Pacific at the Tucson Convention Center Arena in Tucson, Arizona. This game marks the beginning of a back-to-back series between the two teams.
Recent Performance
The Ontario Reign recently returned to winning form with a 4-2 victory over the Abbotsford Canucks, breaking a two-game losing streak. The Reign currently lead the Pacific Division, closely followed by the Colorado Eagles, who have 64 points but have played three fewer games. Ontario has demonstrated offensive strength, averaging 3.34 goals per game, and has scored four or more goals in 24 of their 50 games this season. Notably, they have outscored opponents 55-38 in the second period, showcasing a +17 goal differential, which ranks second in the league for that period.
Conversely, the Tucson Roadrunners have shown resilience, winning three of their last four games and earning points in 16 of their last 21 contests since December 27. Despite their recent success, they sit in seventh place in the Pacific Division and have struggled at home, losing five consecutive games.
Head-to-Head Record
This season, the Ontario Reign hold a 2-0-1 record against the Tucson Roadrunners, with all previous matchups occurring at Toyota Arena. Last season, Ontario dominated the series, finishing with a 6-2-0 record against Tucson, including a perfect 4-0-0 on the road. The Reign have outscored the Roadrunners 13-8 in their encounters this season.
Key Players
For Ontario, Andre Lee leads the offense with one goal and three assists against Tucson this season. Jack Millar, who recently scored his first professional goal, has three points in his last five games. Glenn Gawdin, with 38 points this season, is also a key contributor, having recorded a point in seven of his last 11 games.
On the Tucson side, Ben McCartney has been a standout performer, tallying 46 points this season, which ranks him among the top league skaters. Kevin Rooney and Cameron Hebig have also been impactful, with both players contributing significantly to the team's recent scoring efforts.
Goaltending Situation
In goal, Ontario has alternated between Erik Portillo and Pheonix Copley. Portillo recently returned to form with a win against Abbotsford, while Copley has had mixed results in his last outings. Tucson's goaltending duo, Jaxon Stauber and Matthew Villalta, have also alternated starts, with Stauber recently securing back-to-back wins.
Conclusion
As the Ontario Reign and Tucson Roadrunners prepare for their matchup, both teams will look to build on their recent performances. Ontario aims to maintain their position at the top of the Pacific Division, while Tucson seeks to improve their home record and continue their upward trajectory in the standings.
