Ontario Reign: Three Stars of the Week 9/28-10/4

Kyle Garcia selected Jared Wright, Taylor Ward, and Lane Pederson as the Ontario Reign's three stars for the opening week of the 2026-27 AHL season. The Reign split their home-and-home series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds, taking a 6-5 overtime victory in the season opener before dropping the second game 6-2.

First star Jared Wright earned top honors after scoring two goals and an assist, including the overtime winner in the opener. Taylor Ward was named second star with three points after clearing waivers from the Los Angeles Kings, while Lane Pederson claimed third star honors with four points across two games.