Monthly Archives: April 2010

ECHL officials, schedule announced.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

From ECHL.com: Officials Named For 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs Conference Finals PRINCETON, N.J. – The following five referees and nine linesmen have been selected to work the Conference Finals in the 2010 Kelly Cup Playoffs. Referees: Geno Binda, Jean Hebert, … Continue reading →

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Lenes headed to Europe.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Peter Lenes appears ready to bequeath his title of “fan favorite.” The 5-foot-4 forward told the Burlington (VT) Free Press that he has signed with the Graz 99ers, which play in the top league in Austria. The 99ers are coached … Continue reading →

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Holloway scores OT winner; Monarchs win.

Posted on April 29, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Former Reign forward Bud Holloway scored yet another game-winning goal in the Calder Cup playoffs on Wednesday, 4:29 into overtime to lift the Manchester Monarchs to a 3-2 win over the Worcester Sharks. The series is tied at one game … Continue reading →

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The Reign have a President.

Posted on April 26, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Though it meant more on paper than in terms of day-to-day responsibilities, Justin Kemp was excited to learn that he is the new President of the Ontario Reign. “When I was brought on to the Reign my responsibility was to … Continue reading →

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AHL playoffs: Manchester drops Game 1.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Manchester Monarchs blew a 3-1 third-period lead against the Worcester Sharks en route to a 4-3 loss in Game 1 of their second-round Calder Cup playoff series Sunday. Forward Dwight King scored his first goal of the playoffs, and … Continue reading →

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National Conference finals matchup set.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Stockton Thunder will meet the Idaho Steelheads in the ECHL National Conference Finals, having beaten the Bakersfield Condors 7-4 in Game 5 of their quarterfinal series Saturday. Stockton was able to clinch its first trip to the conference finals … Continue reading →

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AHL playoff update.

Posted on April 23, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jon Rheault and the Abbotsford Heat will live to see another day. The former Reign forward contributed a goal to the Heat’s 3-1 win over the Rochester Americans, staving off elimination in the best-of-seven Calder Cup playoff series. Rheault now … Continue reading →

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ECHL playoff update.

Posted on April 23, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Idaho Steelheads eliminated the Utah Grizzlies with a 4-1 win on the road Friday, sweeping the series four games to none to move on to the National Conference finals. They will face either the Bakersfield Condors or the Stockton … Continue reading →

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Manchester sweeps into round two

Posted on April 20, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Bud Holloway, Dwight King and the Manchester Monarchs are going to the second round of the Calder Cup playoffs after finishing off the Portland Pirates in a four-game sweep Tuesday. The Monarchs’ 7-2 win was the only blowout of the … Continue reading →

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More heroics for Holloway

Posted on April 19, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Former Reign forward Bud Holloway scored his third game-winning goal in as many games for the American Hockey League’s Manchester Monarchs on Monday. His goal two minutes into overtime against the Portland Pirates lifted the Monarchs to a three-games-to-none lead … Continue reading →

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