The Ontario Reign secured a spot in the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 victory over Tucson on Friday evening. Currently leading the Pacific Division, the team is in its first season under head coach Andrew Lord.
The Ontario Reign marked their fifth straight appearance in the Calder Cup Playoffs—and eighth in nine seasons since joining the American Hockey League in 2015—with the narrow win against Tucson. This clinching victory positions them at the top of the Pacific Division, where they chase their first title there since the 2015-16 campaign. Seven Pacific teams will advance overall: the division leader earns a bye straight to the semifinals, while seeds two through seven face off in best-of-three first-round matchups. The Reign's strong regular-season performance underscores their consistency in the league. Head coach Andrew Lord's debut year has kept the team competitive, building on prior successes. The AHL's 2025-26 regular season wraps up on April 19, leaving time for final positioning in the playoff race.
