Monthly Archives: July 2009

Reign: Taylor on Leslie, Jackson.

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

Finally got a chance to catch up with Karl Taylor today to discuss the Reign’s two newest signees, Todd Jackson and Dan Leslie. Here’s what he had to say …

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Reign: Reinhardt dealt to Grizzlies. Update.

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

Dale Reinhardt, the diminutive but clutch forward who sparked the Reign after coming to Ontario in a midseason trade, has been dealt to the Utah Grizzlies for future considerations.

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Reign: Todd Jackson returning, Dan Leslie signs.

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

The Reign announced the signing of two forwards today, returning speedster Todd Jackson and Dan Leslie, an enforcer from the Southern Professional Hockey League.

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Reebok signs on as all-star title sponsor.

Posted on July 23, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Reebok Hockey will sponsor the 2010 ECHL All-Star game, to be held at Citizens Business Bank Arena on Jan. 19-20. The net difference to the fans at this point seems to be more Reebok ads to look at — but … Continue reading →

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Reign re-sign Walker, Rheault, add Pearce.

Posted on July 21, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Forwards Geoff Walker, Jon Rheault and Robert Pearce have signed contracts with the Reign, the team announced today. Walker and Rheault were integral pieces to the team’s inaugural roster. A 6-3, 225-pound wing, Walker was the team’s leader in goals … Continue reading →

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Reign: Welcome Brian Matte

Posted on July 21, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The story of how Brian Matte landed in the Western Hockey League a year ago is worth retelling. In short, he was hoping to play for an NCAA program after two seasons in the lower-tier British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL). … Continue reading →

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Reign: Meet Tyler Mugford.

Posted on July 20, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Tyler Mugford says that this is a year-old photo, which is a shame if you like hockey players with a shaggy mane flowing out from beneath their helmet, but good if you are a child who has lost their hair … Continue reading →

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John Murray signs in AHL.

Posted on July 20, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Goaltender John Murray, still the Reign’s all-time leader in shutouts, has signed with the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. In 24 games for the Reign last season, Murray went 13-8-3 with a .917 save percentage, two shutouts and a 2.81 … Continue reading →

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Reign sign two rookie forwards.

Posted on July 14, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign have signed left wings Brian Matte and Tyler Mugford, adding to a forward corps that already includes returning centers Jon Francisco and Tim Kraus. The 21-year-old Matte, listed at 6-feet and 185 pounds, spent 2008-09 with the WHL’s … Continue reading →

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Reign roundup from Kings camp.

Posted on July 13, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Bud Holloway, Jeff Zatkoff and Colten Teubert have been summering in El Segundo the past week at Kings development camp, under the tutelage of Kings coaches as well as Reign coach Karl Taylor. Reign right wing Geoff Walker was a … Continue reading →

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