Hockey

Reign Soars Past Condors in Calder Cup Playoffs Opener

The Ontario Reign made a scorching statement in the opening game of the 2024 Calder Cup Playoffs, overpowering the Bakersfield Condors with a resounding 5-1 victory to take a 1-0 series lead in their best-of-three first-round matchup. The explosive second period was the turning point, with the Reign erupting for four unanswered goals to bury the Condors in an avalanche of offense. Tyler Madden spearheaded the onslaught with a pair of tallies, while Akil Thomas and Joe Hicketts also found the back of the net to propel Ontario to a commanding lead.