Monthly Archives: March 2009

Reign: Taylor on Idaho series

Posted on March 31, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign went 1-2 against the Steelheads on their road trip to Idaho last week, including a 6-0 loss in Saturday’s series finale. According to Karl Taylor, it wasn’t as poor a performance as you might think. Here’s what he … Continue reading →

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Reign: Collins signs AHL deal through 2010.

Posted on March 31, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

It’s official: Dusty Collins has moved on. The center, who started the season with the Reign, signed his first American Hockey League contract over the weekend with the Manitoba Moose.

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ECHL: Phoenix, Dayton, Mississippi out in 2009-10.

Posted on March 30, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign will play one fewer team during the 2009-10 regular season than it did this year. The ECHL announced that the Phoenix Roadrunners would cease operations at the conclusion of the season. Two other teams in the American Conference, … Continue reading →

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Reign fans: Who do you want to face?

Posted on March 30, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

With the Pacific Division title locked up, as well as the home-ice advantage that comes with it for the first two playoff rounds, only a first-round opponent remains in question for the Reign. The Phoenix Roadrunners (who occupy last place … Continue reading →

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Idaho 6, Reign 0.

Posted on March 28, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The playoff-bound Reign are still seeking some sort of momentum after a 6-0 loss to the Idaho Steelheads on Saturday.

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Reign 3, Idaho 1.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jeff Zatkoff stopped 34 of 35 shots, Bud Holloway, Denny Johnston and Jon Rheault scored goals, and the Reign (36-28-3-2) evened the three game series 1-1.

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First-round playoff schedule is announced.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign have announced their first-round playoff home game schedule at CBBA: Game 1: Friday, April 10 vs. (opponent TBD) Game 2: Saturday, April 11 vs. (opponent TBD) Game 6: Tuesday, April 21 vs. (opponent TBD) (if necessary) Game 7: … Continue reading →

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Reign: Chavira released, Jackson activated.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Itan Chavira became a repeat victim of diminishing roster space today, when the Southern California native was released by the Reign for the second time this season.

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Vegas’ Ferraro brothers shelved.

Posted on March 27, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Updating my earlier post on Vegas’ fight-filled game Tuesday against the Alaska Aces, it looks as if the Wranglers’ Peter and Chris Ferraro aren’t going to face the Reign (or any other team, for that matter) in the playoffs as … Continue reading →

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Fresno jerseys up for auction.

Posted on March 26, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

For all you die-hard ECHL fans out there, some Fresno Falcons jerseys from their final (half-)season are up for auction online until April 2. Take a look here but keep in mind that 1) it doesn’t benefit charity, 2) the … Continue reading →

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