The Ontario Reign defeated the Texas Stars 5-3 on October 23, 2026, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Martin Chromiak scored the game-winning goal with 4:24 remaining in regulation and added an empty-net goal to finish with three points, including two goals and one assist.
Goaltender Erik Portillo stopped 20 of 23 shots to earn the win. Koehn Ziemmer contributed two points, while Cole Guttman recorded two assists in the victory, improving Ontario’s record to 5-2-0-0.
The Ontario Reign will try to complete a sweep of the two-game series against the Texas Stars in a follow-up game on October 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PT.
CSB Take
Martin Chromiak’s late-game heroics demonstrated the Ontario Reign’s capacity to perform under pressure in the American Hockey League. Erik Portillo’s reliable goaltending provided critical support throughout the contest. If the Reign sustain this level of play, they could establish early season momentum crucial for their success this year as they prepare for the rematch against the Texas Stars.
Source: Original report
