Ontario Reign Defeat Tucson Roadrunners 5-3 in Final

Reign collect two-game series sweep with victory in front of 3,792 fans

Feb. 23, 2026 at 1:55am

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The Ontario Reign defeated the Tucson Roadrunners 5-3 on Sunday night in front of 3,792 fans at the Tucson Convention Center, completing a two-game series sweep. Jared Wright scored a pair of goals, including a short-handed goal late in the second period and an empty-net score in the final minute, to lead the Reign. Andre Lee also had a three-point game with two goals, including one on the power-play, while Martin Chromiak tallied a power-play score and an assist.

Why it matters

The victory extends the Reign's lead atop the standings as they continue their push for the playoffs. The Roadrunners, meanwhile, remain in the middle of the pack in the standings and will need to regroup after the tough home loss.

The details

Ontario held a 1-0 lead after the first period on Lee's opening goal. The Reign then scored three times in the second period, including two power-play goals, to take a 4-2 lead into the final frame. Tucson pulled within one late in the third, but Wright's empty-netter sealed the win for Ontario. The Reign finished 2-for-5 on the power-play, while the Roadrunners were 1-for-3.

  • The Reign will next be in action on Sunday hosting Bakersfield at 3 p.m. PST.
  • Ontario held a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes of play.

The players

Jared Wright

Scored a pair of goals, including a short-handed goal late in the second period and an empty-net score in the final minute, to lead the Reign.

Andre Lee

Had a three-point game with two goals, including one on the power-play, for the Reign.

Martin Chromiak

Tallied a power-play score and an assist for the Reign.

Erik Portillo

Earned the win in net for the Reign, making 25 saves on 28 shots.

Matthew Villalta

Suffered the loss in net for the Roadrunners, making 20 saves on 24 shots.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Reign's victory extends their lead atop the standings as they continue their push for the playoffs, while the Roadrunners will need to regroup after the tough home loss and try to climb back up the standings.