(Credit: Logan Foust/Texas Stars)
Flinging his stick into the face of Texas Stars forward Chase Wheatcroft, Ontario Reign defenseman Joseph Cecconi was sent to the penalty box for the second time in the final period, getting called for a four-minute double minor for high-sticking. It was Texas' chance for a late equalizer.
Power play struggles for the Stars continued into their final chance of the game, despite the two-man advantage, Texas could not overcome the Reign's penalty kill. Two late shorthanded empty net goals sealed the 4-1 win for Ontario Tuesday night.
"I thought both teams showed up on time, and it was a hard-fought game for 60 minutes," Justin Hryckowian said.