Monthly Archives: September 2008

Two defensemen on their way to Reign camp.

It’s a big week for the Ontario Reign, which are about to exist as an actual hockey team and not just some office space and a logo (which, by the way, just lost in The Hockey News’ logo contest). The … Continue reading

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Reign logo contest update.

Once again, the Ontario Reign have made it to the next round of The Hockey News’ online logo contest. Once again they’re the early underdog.

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It is here.

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Reign make a trade.

The Reign may have landed their best offensive threat: Preston Callander comes to the Reign from the Florida Everblades, for whom he scored 57 points in 47 games last season. According to his stats on hockeydb.com, Callander has been playing … Continue reading

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The march of the logo.

The Ontario Reign’s logo march has continued into the second round of the Hockey News’ online contest. This week’s opponent: The Florida Everblades.

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Reign add Ryan Bowness

Ryan Bowness, son of former NHL player/coach Rick Bowness, has been added to the inaugural Ontario Reign roster. The 25-year-old right wing is coming off a four-year career at St. Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, in which he had … Continue reading

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Reign add a name.

Sources tell me the Ontario Reign have added a marquee name — the son of a former NHL player — to their inaugural roster. An official announcement is expected soon.

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Ron Hornaday admits performance-enhancing drug use.

Say it ain’t so: The former Orange Show Speedway standout admits taking testosterone – before it was banned.

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Promotions (…including Tiger Woodschuck!)

Today the Ontario Reign announced a partial slate of Saturday giveaway promotions for its inaugural season. I’ve taken the time to rank all 15 promotions, cynicism aside, remembering that this (more than adept forechecking) is what makes sports fun for … Continue reading

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Ontario vs. Minneapolis, take your pick.

Six days remain in the Hockey News’ logo contest (vote here), which this week has pitted the Ontario Reign vs. the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.

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