Monthly Archives: May 2010

Martens signs with Central Hockey League’s Wichita Thunder.

Defenseman Andrew Martens, a member of the Reign since the team’s inaugural season, has signed with the Wichita (KS) Thunder of the Central Hockey League. Martens was one of two signings (along with former Idaho Steelheads defenseman Kory Scoran) announced … Continue reading

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Schedule irks.

Karl Taylor did have something positive to say about the Reign’s 2010-11 schedule. “It’s better than last year,” the head coach said, “which is not saying a whole lot.” Among the first things Taylor noticed was a less than ideal … Continue reading

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2010-11 schedule announced.

Compared to last season, the ECHL schedule makers will be doing the Reign a favor in 2010-11. Though only one out of their first seven regular-season games will be played at home – Saturday, October 23 against the Stockton Thunder … Continue reading

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Booster club rummage sale. Update.

Passing this along from the Ontario Reign Booster Club: The Ontario Reign Booster Club is having a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 5 at 11314 Redwood Ct. in Fontana. Proceeds go toward the players’ apartments. We … Continue reading

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Retirement plans, Part III.

Todd Jackson’s ability to calculate odds is probably better than yours or mine. So take him seriously when he says he is “better than 50 percent” retired. The speedy forward, an original member of the expansion Reign club, saw his … Continue reading

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Retirement plans, Part II.

Mike Howe said he is “not 100 percent for sure” retired, “but I’m starting to move on.” Not in a literal sense. The native of Oakdale, Minnesota isn’t going anywhere for the moment, living in Ontario and enrolling in EMT … Continue reading

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Retirement plans, Part I.

With the ECHL season over, I’ll focus this space in the coming days on three Reign players who are considering retirement. None of the three would completely rule out returning to hockey in 2010-11, but all are strongly considering their … Continue reading

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AHL playoffs: Manchester eliminated.

Boyd Kane’s overtime goal completed a comeback from a 2-0 third-period deficit as the Hershey Bears eliminated the Manchester Monarchs from the Calder Cup playoffs with a 3-2 victory. Kane beat goaltender Jonathan Bernier at 7:06 of overtime, ensuring the … Continue reading

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Hershey wins Game 5, takes 3-2 lead on Manchester.

The Hershey Bears beat the host Manchester Monarchs, 3-2 in overtime Thursday, handing the Monarchs a 3-2 deficit in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals. Dwight King assisted on a goal by fellow former Reign forward Bud Holloway at the 4:00  … Continue reading

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Cincinnati pushes Idaho to brink.

The Cincinnati Cyclones came one step closer to capturing their second Kelly Cup championship in three seasons Thursday, pushing the Idaho Steelheads to the brink of elimination with a 3-2 win at U.S. Bank Arena. The Cyclones lead the series … Continue reading

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