Reign Edge Wranglers 3-2 at Toyota Arena
Martin Chromiak scored two third-period goals to lead the Ontario Reign to a narrow victory over Calgary.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Hockey
The Ontario Reign secured a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Wranglers at Toyota Arena. Martin Chromiak provided the winning goal late in the final period.
Why it matters
The win highlights the effectiveness of the Reign special teams, which successfully converted a power play and prevented any goals while shorthanded.
Ontario converted 1 of 2 power plays while successfully killing both penalties faced during the game. Carter George anchored the defense with 24 saves, outperforming Calgary goalie Kirill Zarubin, who recorded 13 saves.
The players
Martin Chromiak
He is an active forward for the Ontario Reign who scored two goals in the third period to secure the victory.
Cole Guttman
He is a professional hockey player who recorded a power-play goal and an assist for Ontario.
Carter George
He serves as a goaltender for the Ontario Reign and finished the match with 24 saves.
The details
Cole Guttman contributed to the offensive effort with one power-play goal and an assist. After a scoreless opening period, Chromiak netted his two goals in the third, including the decisive score at the 17:10 mark.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: Ontario Reign defeated Calgary Wranglers.
October 23, 2026: Ontario Reign will play the Texas Stars.
Season Trajectory
This win provides the Reign with momentum as they prepare for upcoming road tests in the early phase of the schedule. Securing points against division rivals like the Wranglers is critical for establishing a favorable position in the playoff race.
The Reign successfully maintained a perfect penalty kill record by stopping both of Calgary's power-play opportunities. With 4,812 fans in attendance, the result moves Ontario forward in the divisional rankings.
The takeaway
Special teams execution remains a primary factor in determining game outcomes during the early season. Maintaining discipline while shorthanded allows the team to capitalize on narrow scoring margins.
What happens next
The Ontario Reign are scheduled to visit the Texas Stars on October 23, 2026.
Further reading
For more on local team developments, check out the latest Ontario Hockey updates.
