The Ontario Reign Secured Their Second Comeback Victory in Three Games With Their 3-2 Overtime Win Over Coachella Valley

The Ontario Reign trailed by two again and found a way to complete the comeback

By Kyle Garcia · Hockey Royalty

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

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The Ontario Reign defeated the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime after overcoming a two-goal deficit.
Cole Guttman scored the overtime game-winner assisted by Kenny Connors and Joe Hicketts.
Martin Chromiak and Lane Pederson scored in the second period to tie the game for Ontario.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Ontario Reign overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Coachella Valley Firebirds 3-2 in overtime at Acrisure Arena. Eduard Sale and Lleyton Roed gave Coachella Valley an early 2-0 lead before Martin Chromiak and Lane Pederson scored to tie the game. Cole Guttman secured the comeback victory with the game-winning goal in overtime off an assist from Kenny Connors.

Goaltender Carter George stopped 15 of 17 shots to earn the victory in his first start of the season. Ontario outshot the Firebirds 39-17 and held Coachella Valley scoreless on five power-play opportunities. The Reign next play the San Diego Gulls on the road.

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