Ontario Reign 19-20

[regulate]

Well, a lot to like lately with the kids.

Points in 8 straight games. 7-0-1. Still in 4th place but creeping up on 3rd. In a playoff spot.

Tonight they destroyed Bakersfield 10-3 on the road

Frk 2 goals, 2 assists, +5
Vilardi 2 goals, 1 assist +4
Anderson 2 assists +5
Imama Gordie Howe hat trick
Fiore (new guy) played physical on the boards, good positioning, scored a goal.
Villalta 6-2-1 as a starter.

It takes a while for these young players to adapt. You're starting to see it. Still some work to do, but improvements. Bus ride home and a game tomorrow night at home against 1st place Tucson.

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

Fox Sports should drop the Kings and air Reign games. They’re so much more fun to watch.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Is Austin Strand injured ?

He is my guy after Bjornfot to make the Kings.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Is Austin Strand injured ?

He is my guy after Bjornfot to make the Kings.

I've been a big Strand fan since we brought him aboard, but he's got a long way to go. I'm with you, I think he has "it" to be at least a bottom pairing Matt Greene type, but he's gotta start putting it together quickly. He just can't seem to build any momentum of consistent games in a row. Sometimes I see him and he looks like a Colton Parayko, sometimes I see him and he looks like...I can't think of the last right-handed pylon we had but you get the idea.

 

[Statto]

Vilardi’s numbers are starting to look decent and his pts/g now puts him amongst the AHL rookie leaders. It seems from the odd game I have watched that he’s starting to put it together. As a player he really excites me as we are still watching him work his way back to proper game fitness and there is so much untapped upside. Right now he is number 2 on the depth chart at center ice for the Kings and I can see him playing a big role next year. I’m quite happy to still see him play out most of the year in Ontario though, a cup of coffee in the NHL apart, as there really is no rush.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Vilardi’s numbers are starting to look decent and his pts/g now puts him amongst the AHL rookie leaders. It seems from the odd game I have watched that he’s starting to put it together. As a player he really excites me as we are still watching him work his way back to proper game fitness and there is so much untapped upside. Right now he is number 2 on the depth chart at center ice for the Kings and I can see him playing a big role next year. I’m quite happy to still see him play out most of the year in Ontario though, a cup of coffee in the NHL apart, as there really is no rush.

He will make it, no worries.

I will delete my HF account if he doesnt.

I dont think he is amongst the AHL rookie leaders though (pts/g).

 

[Chazz Reinhold]

He will make it, no worries.

I will delete my HF account if he doesnt.

I dont think he is amongst the AHL rookie leaders though (pts/g).

12th in rookie points per game (really 10th if you take out Conrad and Farabee).

 

[King'sPawn]

I'm just glad we're talking about production as opposed to if he'll ever play again.

 

[regulate]

Is Austin Strand injured ?

He is my guy after Bjornfot to make the Kings.

I don't believe Strand is injured, he's just at the bottom of the depth chart. Maybe with a back to back games with travel and a game today, Bricks and Strand could be a pairing tonight. Too many D men with 8, and that's with Reddekopp being shipped to the ECHL with Phillips. Not sure what's going on with Brickley, he's played well since returning from injury, but his minutes have been limited and he's missed a couple games in a row. Maybe he's still not 100%. I really like Strand's heavy shot, but he's lacking in consistency defensively and has some hockey IQ issues with dangerous plays in the attacking end at the blue line (too many odd man rushes, has some skating balance issues at times).

 

[fsanford]

Last night, Imama getting payback on Manning for his comments.

 

[riznat]

Last night, Imama getting payback on Manning for his comments.

pretty good fight, good job imama

 

[Magnificent66]

Another apple for Vilardi. Nice little run here!

 

[kilowatt]

Where's the best place to sit for a Reign game? I want to catch one this season. Thinking about going on March 14th.

 

[regulate]

Where's the best place to sit for a Reign game? I want to catch one this season. Thinking about going on March 14th.

Not really a bad seat in the house, but near the top of 115 is one of the best areas in my opinion.

 

[kings11]

Where's the best place to sit for a Reign game? I want to catch one this season. Thinking about going on March 14th.

Beware the Violent Gentlemen

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Still wonder where to find the latest two goals of the Bakersfield Ontario game,

They stopped after 8-3

 

[regulate]

Still wonder where to find the latest two goals of the Bakersfield Ontario game,

They stopped after 8-3

This one has all of them.

 

[lumbergh]

This one has all of them.

I like goals.

 

[Frolov 6'3]

I like goals.

Me too.

Building was very quiet at the end.

 

[regulate]

 

[lumbergh]

Lol at Clague playing "defense" one-on-one (54 second mark).

 

[Frolov 6'3]

Yes too bad, good shot and speed but no d.

 

[Magnificent66]

Another Vilardi snipe, no big deal.

 

[tbrown33]

Yes too bad, good shot and speed but no d.

I feel like his defensive play will shape up with time. The mistakes he's making seem like they can be improved by learning from them and consistent coaching/teaching. If there's anywhere to get the mistakes out of his system, it's Ontario.

Those wheels and offensive instincts, however, are unteachable.

 

[redcard]

I feel like his defensive play will shape up with time. The mistakes he's making seem like they can be improved by learning from them and consistent coaching/teaching. If there's anywhere to get the mistakes out of his system, it's Ontario.

Those wheels and offensive instincts, however, are unteachable.

Why come when Kale's unteachable its good but when I'm unteachable I half to do 4th grade for the 3rd time.