By: Annie Nadin – 1.20.25.
ONTARIO, Calif. – The Wranglers secured a dramatic 5-4 overtime victory over the Ontario Reign in a back-and-forth affair at the Toyota Arena Sunday, with Ilya Solovyov netting the game-winner in extra time.
Efforts from Jeremie Poirier, Dryden Hunt, Sam Morton, and William Stromgren helped bring the Wranglers to victory.
The action began early in the first period, with Poirier putting the Wranglers ahead just 2:30 into the game with shot from the top of the Reign zone, assisted by Hunt.
first shot, first goal of the game!! pic.twitter.com/GoCPhnEEqa
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 19, 2025
Hunt was at it again minutes later, this time scoring himself from the right circle after a quick pass from Stromgren, doubling the Wranglers lead.
2️⃣ shots = 2️⃣ goals pic.twitter.com/4xIz6qmy2x
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 19, 2025
The Reign responded in the second period, as Andre Lee slashed the deficit in half.
But the Wranglers answered with a few more of their own.
Morton sent one top shelf to restore the two-goal cushion, assisted by Poirier.
Top 🧀 for Morty!! pic.twitter.com/FwFo2S5ol0
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 20, 2025
Stromgren then extended the lead further during a powerplay, firing another past Ontario netminder Erik Portillo, with Martin Frk picking up the assist.
Ikea capitalizes on the power play 💥 pic.twitter.com/SjCPArQG0M
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 20, 2025
A pair of quick strikes from Glenn Gawdin and Taylor Ward closed the gap to 4-3, keeping the game tense heading into the final period.
The third period saw the momentum swing yet again.
Jack Studnicka completed the comeback for Ontario, tying the game 4-4, and forcing overtime.
Then it was Solovyov who played the hero..
In a two-on-two rush, the defenceman received a pass from Frk in the Reign zone and calmly fired the puck past Portillo to seal the victory.
SOLO DECIDES THE GAME!! pic.twitter.com/sWVIBFLVrt
— Calgary Wranglers (@AHLWranglers) January 20, 2025
Wranglers goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew kept his team in the game.
He turned aside 32 shots on the night, including several key saves to preserve the tie and give his team a chance to win.
The Wranglers will look to carry the momentum from this victory into their second tilt of the double header against the Reign, who will be looking for revenge on Jan. 21 at the Toyota Arena.
Players to Watch
Wranglers – Dryden Hunt
Being a true playmaker, he had two assists on Jan. 19, he’s also shown his ability to score goals for his team.
Hunt continues his point streak, notching 11 points in the past six games.
Jan. 19 (3)
Jan. 18 (2)
Jan. 15 (1)
Jan. 14 (2)
Jan. 11 (2)
Jan. 10 (1)
Reign – Jack Studnicka
He was dangerous on Jan. 19, assisting a goal that put his team in contention and scoring the equalizer that forced the overtime.
Studnicka has 14 goals and 25 points this season.
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