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Reign Defeat Canucks 5-2 in Abbotsford Home Opener

Pheonix Copley backstopped Ontario in his AHL return to start a five-game road swing.

Overview

  • Andre Lee and Taylor Ward scored two goals each, with Ward adding an assist for a three-point night.
  • Glenn Gawdin logged a goal and an assist and reached 300 career AHL points.
  • Copley turned aside 24 of 26 shots, while Abbotsford starter Nikita Tolopilo made 20 saves before Jiri Patera finished the game.
  • The matchup was Ontario’s first road game of the season and the first of five straight away from Toyota Arena.
  • The teams will play again Sunday afternoon in Abbotsford as the defending Calder Cup champions continue a six-game homestand.