# Mattias Sholl

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Podcast: [The Reign Check | Ontario Reign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reign-check-ontario-reign-460039)
Published: 2025-08-21T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ontario Reign goaltender Mattias Sholl discusses his transition from college hockey to the professional ranks. He reflects on his roots in Southern California and the physical adjustments required when playing in the professional game.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Mattias Sholl is entering his first professional season with the Ontario Reign on an AHL contract
- Practical takeaway: Transitioning from college to pro hockey requires rapid physical and mental adjustments to handle increased game intensity
- Failure mode: Relying on college-level conditioning can lead to exhaustion, as seen during Sholl's first professional game in Atlanta
- Main idea: The Ontario Reign roster is actively being built through strategic AHL signings and incoming talent from the LA Kings system
- Personal insight: Growing up in the South Bay and having family ties to local training centers provides a unique advantage for local players

## Topics

Ontario Reign, LA Kings, Mattias Sholl, AHL, Professional Hockey, Goaltending, South Bay Hockey, Toyota Sports Performance Center

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Offseason Training at TSPC: An update on players currently skating at Toyota Sports Performance Center and recent roster movements.
- 3:00 — Ontario Reign Roster Updates: Details on new goaltender signings and defensive depth for the upcoming season.
- 11:00 — The South Bay Connection: Mattias Sholl discusses his upbringing in Hermosa Beach and his lifelong connection to the LA Kings organization.
- 15:00 — The California Hockey Bond: Sholl reflects on the unique community and competitive relationships built within the California hockey circuit.
- 19:00 — The Path to Pro Hockey: A look at Sholl's journey through the USHL and college hockey systems leading to his professional contract.
- 23:00 — Adjusting to the Pro Pace: Sholl shares the challenges of adapting to the speed and intensity of professional practices and games.
- 25:00 — Welcome to the Pros: A humbling first professional game experience in Atlanta and the lessons learned from early-season adversity.

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