Monthly Archives: August 2010

Reign past, present and future at Kings rookie camp.

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

Colten Teubert, Michael Pelech, Jordan Nolan, Dwight King, Patrick Mullen and Garrett Zemlak are among the names confirmed for the Kings’ rookie camp, Sept. 11-13. On-ice practice sessions on Sunday, Sept. 12 and Monday, Sept. 13 at Toyota Sports Center … Continue reading →

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Taylor on Traccitto, CHL defections, Pearce.

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

Caught up with Karl Taylor on the Reign signing defenseman Reggie Traccitto. He was able to add some context to the 20-goal season Traccitto just had with the OHL’s Niagara IceDogs. Their home rink, Jate Gatecliff Arena, is rather small … Continue reading →

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Robert Pearce signs in Idaho.

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

Robert Pearce, who played in 46 games for the Reign last season, has signed with the Idaho Steelheads according to the Idaho Statesman. Pearce didn’t score much – five goals and 16 points – but the winger was a steady … Continue reading →

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Greg Hogeboom explains his decision to sign in the CHL.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

About halfway through my conversation with Greg Hogeboom, I told him that this sounded a lot like the conversation I had with Andrew Martens, his Reign teammate last season who also signed in the Central Hockey League. Martens inked a … Continue reading →

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Reign sign defenseman Reggie Traccitto.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Reggie Traccitto can score, fight, and skate at defenseman and forward. The 20-year-old rookie, coming off an overage junior season with the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League, is bringing his diverse skill set to the Reign next season. … Continue reading →

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Francisco holding adult hockey camp.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Reign center Jon Francisco is hosting a three-day adult hockey camp this September at Riverside Ice Town. The camp is open to anyone 18 and over. For full details, download the flier  here .

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Hogeboom signs in CHL.

Posted on August 27, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Greg Hogeboom, the Reign’s leading scorer in 2009-10, became the second member of the team to sign in the Central Hockey League, joining the Texas Brahmas. The 27-year-old winger had 32 goals and 27 assists last season, his first with … Continue reading →

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New role for Curtis Darling: coach.

Posted on August 24, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Curtis Darling didn’t know where he would wind up after the 2009-10 season ended, but unless he got a call from the American Hockey League, it wasn’t going to be in a hockey crease somewhere. Darling, who played in 57 … Continue reading →

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More on Garrett Zemlak.

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

Karl Taylor wants a more balanced goaltending tandem than he had last year, when Curtis Darling served as the starter and Mike Zacharias the backup (except in late-season shootouts).   Signing Garrett Zemlak seems like a good start.

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Mike Egener on joining the Florida Everblades.

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

Mike Egener checked in this morning to share his thoughts on signing with the Florida Everblades for 2010-11. My questions, and his answers:

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