Monthly Archives: October 2009

Reign 3, Bakersfield 0.

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

Mike Zacharias stopped 33 shots and the Reign snapped a three-game losing streak with their first win at The Bank. Adam Henrich and Dwight King scored on deflections off long shots by defensemen, and Jon Rheault scored into an empty … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas 4, Reign 3: reaction.

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

It seemed to be the perfect recipe – bring back the same leadership corps, the same coach, the same system, add some physical toughness and skilled forwards — and you’ve got an Ontario Reign squad whose physical talents match their mental … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas 4, Reign 3.

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

Tied 3-3 heading into the third period, the Reign put themselves short-handed one too many times to win their home opener. With Tim Kraus in the box for tripping, Ned Lukacevic netted the game-winning goal with 6:14 left in the … Continue reading →

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Why five road games to start the season isn’t all that bad…

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

Karl Taylor said he prefers to start the season on the road. With five straight away from the Bank to start the season, his Reign squad got to find out why. “Playing some games on the road probably made us … Continue reading →

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More notes on the Reign’s home opener.

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

In case you missed it, here is my preview of the Reign’s home opener tonight against Las Vegas as it appeared in the paper. A few more notes about tonight’s game: Reign C Tim Kraus is tied for fourth in … Continue reading →

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Condors 8, Reign 3

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

On a night full of penalties and short on 5-on-5 play, the Reign’s special teams were rather ordinary. The Bakersfield Condors scored five power-play goals en route to an 8-3 win Wednesday at Rabobank Arena. The Reign’s power play, which … Continue reading →

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Reign at Bakersfield tonight.

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

As reported elsewhere today, the Ducks signed ex-King Kyle Calder and assigned him to Bakersfield, where the Reign (2-2) are headed for a game at 7 p.m. tonight against the Condors (3-2). No word yet on whether or not Calder … Continue reading →

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Reign back at home.

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

The Reign practiced at Citizens Business Bank Arena today for the first time all season. It’s good news for the players, especially those who haven’t seen the rink before, but bad news if you’re a fan who set aside your … Continue reading →

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Stockton 3, Reign 0

Posted on October 24, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

It seems to be all-or-nothing this season for the Reign, who lost 3-0 in Stockton on Saturday night to give the Thunder their first victory of the season. Through four games so far, the Reign have scored 0, 8, 7, … Continue reading →

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Reign 7, Stockton 1.

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

The only thing more perfect than the sunset over the Inland Empire on Friday was the Reign power play. The Reign (2-1) converted on all five of their power-play chances, and got goals from six different players, in a 7-1 … Continue reading →

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