# Week 2 - Homestand Wrap Up + Road Preview

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Podcast: [The Reign Check | Ontario Reign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-reign-check-ontario-reign-460039)
Published: 2025-10-24T16:29:24+00:00
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## Resource

The Ontario Reign are transitioning from a successful home stand to a challenging five-game road trip. The episode analyzes their recent comeback victory over Colorado and the tactical challenges of facing the Abbotsford Canucks.

## Highlights
- Main idea: The Reign secured a resilient 3-2 comeback win against Colorado behind a two-goal performance from Samuel Bolduc
- Failure mode: Ontario currently ranks last in the AHL in shots on goal, averaging only 19.5 per game
- Practical takeaway: Success in recent games has relied heavily on transition play and special teams efficiency
- Tactical challenge: The team must manage potential distractions during the Abbotsford banner ceremony to remain focused on gameplay
- Trend observation: The Reign have struggled to hold leads, falling behind 1-0 in all four games played this season

## Topics

Ontario Reign, AHL, Colorado Eagles, Abbotsford Canucks, Samuel Bolduc, Andrew Lord, Hockey Road Trip, Special Teams

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Samuel Bolduc's Impact: A look at the highlights from Samuel Bolduc's two-goal performance against Colorado.
- 3:00 — The Road Trip Mentality: Discussing the psychological shift and reduced distractions when moving from home ice to the road.
- 6:00 — Special Teams and Scoring: Analyzing the Reign's power play success and the lack of offensive shot volume.
- 9:00 — Player Perspective: Samuel Bolduc discusses his first season in California and the team's recent offensive adjustments.
- 14:00 — Resilience and Teamwork: Coach Andrew Lord reflects on the team's ability to bounce back after a loss to Henderson.
- 19:00 — Preview: Abbotsford Series: Evaluating the matchup against the defending AHL champions and the importance of the upcoming road games.
- 20:00 — Schedule and Broadcast Info: Details on upcoming game times and how to watch the road trip.

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