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Ontario secured a trip to the Pacific Division finals with a 4-3 victory over Abbotsford on Wednesday night, after scoring four times in the second period. The Reign are now 5-0 this postseason and will face either Coachella Valley or Calgary in the next round. The Firebirds currently lead the series 2-1.
In Game 3, Ontario found themselves down 2-0 to the Canucks, but goals by Samuel Fagemo, Charles Hudon, and Taylor Ward in a span of 81 seconds turned the game around. Andre Lee then scored the game-winner with 2:29 left in the second period after Abbotsford tied it up.
Erik Portillo made 25 saves on the night, stopping all seven shots in the final period to preserve the win. Aatu Räty, Christian Wolanin, and Marc Gatcomb scored for the Canucks.
(Ontario wins series, 3-0)
Game 1 – Wed., May 1 – ONTARIO 3, Abbotsford 1
Game 2 – Sun., May 5 – ONTARIO 4, Abbotsford 0
Game 3 – Wed., May 8 – Ontario 4, ABBOTSFORD 3
