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Penalties Continue To Be a Problem In The Ontario Reign’s 5-2 Loss to The Henderson Silver Knights

The Ontario Reign were shorthanded six times, disrupting their rhythm in a 5-2 loss to the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday night. First period: None

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 8:30 AM
Penalties Continue To Be a Problem In The Ontario Reign’s 5-2 Loss to The Henderson Silver Knights
Key Things to Know
  • The Ontario Reign fell 5-2 to the Henderson Silver Knights after taking six penalties.
  • Joe Hicketts scored on a shorthanded penalty shot, and Aatu Jamsen added a power-play goal for Ontario.
  • Henderson sealed the win with late empty-net goals from Mitch McLain and Jakub Demek.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Ontario Reign struggled with discipline, committing six penalties in a 5-2 defeat against the Henderson Silver Knights on Saturday night. Despite special-teams success, Ontario never established its five-on-five rhythm after surrendering the opening goal for the fourth consecutive game. Two empty-net goals from Mitch McLain and Jakub Demek sealed Henderson's victory.

Joe Hicketts scored on a second-period penalty shot while shorthanded, and Aatu Jamsen added a power-play goal for Ontario. Goaltender Hampton Slukynsky stopped 22 of 25 shots in the loss under head coach Andrew Lord.

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