2025-26 End Season Recap (4/22/26)

The Reign Check | Ontario Reign16mApril 22, 2026

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The Ontario Reign's 2025-26 AHL regular season comes to a close with a historic 47-win campaign, the most in franchise history, and a dominant 99-point finish that secured the Pacific Division's top seed. Hosts Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran reflect on a season defined by consistency—no losing streak longer than three games, a franchise-best 11-game point streak, and a balanced, deep roster that allowed the team to thrive without relying on any single star. They highlight standout moments like the dramatic Colorado comeback win and the overtime victory in Coachella as defining games. With a first-round bye, the Reign await the winners of three best-of-five series: Colorado vs. San Diego, Henderson vs. San Jose, and Coachella Valley vs. Bakersfield. Predictions favor Colorado, Henderson, and Coachella Valley to advance, setting up a potential Round 2 matchup with the lowest remaining seed. The hosts emphasize that playoff hockey is a new season, where momentum and performance matter more than regular-season stats, and they prepare listeners for an intense, unpredictable postseason.

Key Takeaways
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The Ontario Reign finished with a franchise-record 47 wins and 99 points, securing the Pacific Division's top seed.

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Consistency was the hallmark of the season: no losing streak longer than three games and only five instances of losing two games in a row.

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The team’s depth and balanced scoring allowed them to maintain performance even when individual players had off nights.

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The Reign earned a first-round bye and will face the lowest-seeded team to advance from the three Round 1 series.

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Playoff hockey is a new season—momentum, special teams, and in-game performance matter more than regular-season records.

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5 min

Season Wrap-Up & First Impressions

Cam McGuire and Paige Capistran kick off the recap with reflections on the 2025-26 regular season, discussing how quickly time passed and Cam’s first year with the Ontario Reign. They highlight the team’s historic 47-win season and top seed in the Pacific Division.

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Franchise Records & Consistency

The longest losing streak for the Reign was three games, and they only lost two games in a row four times this year. So that's five times this year. I guess what I'm trying to say is they didn't go on these huge runs of losing five, six games in a row.

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5 min

Team Depth & Playoff Mindset

If one guy didn't have their A game for the rain, another guy was picking up the slack that night. And I think that's a big reason why the rain were so successful this year.

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5 min

Round 1 Playoff Scenarios & Predictions

I'm going Henderson in three. I'll go with San Jose will win one game. So you're going Henderson in three. Yeah. I like that too.

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6 min

Final Thoughts & Anticipation for Round 2

The hosts wrap up by expressing excitement for the upcoming playoffs, acknowledging the waiting game and the need to follow all three series. They emphasize that the Reign’s path to Round 2 depends entirely on the outcomes of the lower-seeded matchups.

High-Impact Quotes
The longest losing streak for the Reign was three games, and they only lost two games in a row four times this year. So that's five times this year. I guess what I'm trying to say is they didn't go on these huge runs of losing five, six games in a row.
Paige Capistran7:38
Viral: 85.0
If one guy didn't have their A game for the rain, another guy was picking up the slack that night. And I think that's a big reason why the rain were so successful this year.
Paige Capistran9:21
Viral: 80.0
Playoff hockey is a different animal. It really is. When it comes to playoffs, it just – everything – matters more.
Cam McGuire9:00
Viral: 75.0
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Cam McGuirePaige Capistran
Topics Discussed
Franchise Records95%Team Consistency90%Playoff Mindset85%Roster Depth80%Round 1 Playoff Series75%Special Teams70%Regular Season vs. Playoffs65%Team Momentum60%
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