Storyline: The Ontario Reign (18-10-1-1) fell to the San Jose Barracuda (18-10-1-1) Wednesday night by a final score of 5-4 in front of 7,913 fans at Toyota Arena. The Reign will host the Coachella Valley Firebirds Saturday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. (PST).  

Lucas Carlson scored the game winning goal for San Jose with less than a second to play. Cole Guttman finished the game with two goals, an assist, and a fighting major as he scored on the power-play midway through the first period as Ontario led 1-0. The Barracuda scored four times in the second period while Kenny Connors found the back of the net. Ontario trailed 4-2 heading into the final 20 minutes of play. Guttman’s second of the night made it a one score game 80 seconds into the frame before Tim Rego buried his first goal in the AHL tying the score 25 seconds later. 

Box Score         

Three Stars -
1. Lucas Carlsson (SJ)
2. Cole Guttman (ONT)
3. Tim Rego (ONT)

W: Carriere
L: Copley 

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