Monthly Archives: December 2009

Las Vegas 2, Reign 1.

Posted on December 19, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Todd Jackson returned to the Reign lineup and scored Ontario’s only goal, but the Reign lost 2-1 to the Las Vegas Wranglers at Orleans Arena on Saturday night. Jackson could do nothing about the eventual game-winning goal by the Wranglers … Continue reading →

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Notes from Friday’s shootout win.

Posted on December 19, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Because of early deadlines and a late (7:30 p.m.) start time, I wasn’t able to include postgame quotes from the Reign’s 3-2 shootout win in this morning’s game story. Here’s what you missed:

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Reign 3, Las Vegas 2, shootout.

Posted on December 18, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Three defensemen — Shawn Germain, Chad Starling and Jon Landry — scored in the shootout, with Germain scoring on the first shootout attempt of his career. Jon Francisco and Greg Hogeboom scored in regulation, the latter coming with 3:14 left … Continue reading →

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Walker leaves ice after dangerous collision. Updates.

Posted on December 18, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Reign defenseman David Walker left tonight’s game against the Las Vegas Wranglers after colliding into the end boards at 15:01 of the second period.  Walker was following his missed shot through the right faceoff circle when he tripped — either … Continue reading →

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Reign 2, Bakersfield 1.

Posted on December 16, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Chris Curran and Jon Francisco scored off first-period rebounds, before Ryan Donally scored with the goaltender pulled in the final minute, spoiling a possible shutout by Curtis Darling. More details in tomorrow’s editions.

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Teubert makes Team Canada’s final cut.

Posted on December 16, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

Based on the reputation that has followed him as a junior player in Canada, Wednesday’s announcement was a mere formality: Former Reign defenseman Colten Teubert will play for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships. Teubert played in 14 games … Continue reading →

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Teubert featured on TSN

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

TSN has published a new feature on former Reign defenseman Colten Teubert, who is expected to play a prominent role for Team Canada at the upcoming World Juniors tournament: http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/story/?id=302354 Also, check out tomorrow’s editions of the Sun and Daily Bulletin … Continue reading →

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Penalties and teddy bears in Idaho.

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

A captivating topic, right? If you’ve got a couple minutes, read this description from a Boise TV station’s Web site about the Reign’s win over the Idaho Steelheads last night. It gives further insight into what created the 5-on-3 power plays, … Continue reading →

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Reign 5, Idaho 3.

Posted on December 12, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

A night after being shut out on seven power-play opportunities, the Reign didn’t take any prime scoring chances to chance. Peter Lenes, Tim Kraus, Mike Howe, Greg Hogeboom and Jon Francisco scored goals — the latter four on the power … Continue reading →

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Idaho 2, Reign 1.

Posted on December 11, 2009 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign went 0 for 7 on the power play and were unable to take advantage of a two-man advantage early in the third period, losing 2-1 in Boise. His team trailing 2-0 at 4:03 of the third period, defenseman … Continue reading →

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