Monthly Archives: October 2010

Monday’s practice notes; updating the roster picture.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign had a full complement of 23 bodies in practice Monday, a group that figures to get smaller soon. Coach Karl Taylor said he must submit his roster to the ECHL by noon Wednesday, but “usually we try to … Continue reading →

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ECHL All-Decade ballot announced; Chad Starling is on it.

Posted on October 11, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Voting begins today, and ends Oct. 31, on the ECHL All-Decade ballot, which can be downloaded here. Only one Reign player, past or present, is eligible – defenseman Chad Starling. We discussed Chad’s merits in an earlier blog. The rules, … Continue reading →

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G. Walker leaves impression in AHL opener.

Posted on October 10, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign didn’t practice on the ice today, so we turn to the AHL for some blog material … Geoff Walker had an assist and a shootout goal in the Wilkes-Barre Penguins’ 4-3 shootout win on opening night Saturday. He … Continue reading →

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Reign 4, Stockton 0.

Posted on October 9, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Kellen Briggs stopped all 40 shots he faced and the Reign got two goals from defenseman David Walker, one each from new linemates Kyle Kraemer and Tim Kraus. The win evens the Reign’s preseason record at 1-1, having lost 6-2 … Continue reading →

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Michael Annett talks about switching from hockey to racing.

Posted on October 9, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

When most NASCAR Nationwide Series drivers were honing their chops in developmental racing circuits, a 16-year-old Michael Annett was compiling a scouting report on Sidney Crosby.

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Stockton 6, Reign 2.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign fell in their preseason opener Friday, 6-2 to the Stockton Thunder at Stockton Arena. Kyle Kraemer and Eric Doyle scored goals, and Martin Jones played all 60 minutes in net, stopping 24 of 30 shots. Kraemer’s tally evened … Continue reading →

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Hill signs with Manchester Monarchs.

Posted on October 8, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Defenseman Jordan Hill officially joined the Manchester Monarchs Thursday on an American Hockey League tryout agreement. Hill, a rookie out of the OHL who signed with the Reign this summer, can stay in Manchester for up to 25 games into … Continue reading →

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Morrison, Jones coming to Reign.

Posted on October 7, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jordan Morrison and Martin Jones are coming to the Reign. Morrison, a forward, was cut from his training-camp tryout with the AHL’s Manchester Monarchs while Jones, a goalie, was assigned by the Kings as expected. It’s unknown if they will … Continue reading →

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More sled hockey news.

Posted on October 7, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The sled hockey team has posted a printable flier for convenient distribution. Also, The Inland Empire Disabilities Resource Expo will be at the Riverside Convention Center on October 23. SoCal Sled Hockey will be there, spreading the word about our … Continue reading →

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Update from the AHL.

Posted on October 6, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Tomorrow is an important day in the American Hockey League, as teams must submit their rosters by midnight (i.e., one minute after 11:59 p.m. Thursday). Unlike the NHL, where opening-day rosters were submitted today, there is no league-mandated limit on the number … Continue reading →

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