Monthly Archives: December 2010

Department of corrections.

Posted on December 22, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Following up on an earlier item about the StadiumJourney.com review, the Reign confirmed that they have 2,980 season-ticket holders out of their 6,232 per-game average. That doesn’t include group plans, “mini plans,” and individual ticket buyers. So there’s the more … Continue reading →

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Delahey leaves the team, and other notes from practice.

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

Put another defenseman at the top of the Reign’s Christmas wish list. Matt Delahey has left for the University of Saskatchewan and has been suspended by the team. The 21-year-old rookie from Moose Jaw had two goals and three assists … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Bank.

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

The Reign have four-star fans. OK, so it was on a five-star scale, but that was one of the more positive snap judgments included in the StadiumJourney.com review conducted at Saturday’s game at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Bank got … Continue reading →

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Bakersfield 5, Reign 1.

Posted on December 18, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign found a new way to lose Saturday – start strong, keep the game close for two periods, then let the game get out of reach in the third. This new route to a familiar result didn’t sit well … Continue reading →

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Bakersfield 4, Reign 1.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The line of ex-NHLer Kyle Calder, and ex-AHLers Bobby Robins and Joel Broda, combined for two goals and five assists on a night that saw the start time pushed back nearly half an hour because the Condors’ team bus was … Continue reading →

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Reign, Condors delayed. Update.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Tonight’s game between the Bakersfield Condors and Ontario Reign won’t begin at 7 p.m. as planned. The Condors’ team bus has been delayed – likely due to inclement weather heading south from Bakersfield through the Tejon Pass, though that hasn’t … Continue reading →

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Dorich set to debut tonight.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Al Dorich will make his Reign debut tonight, wearing Tim Kraus’ (and Jon Rheault’s) old number 12 on the blue line. The 24-year-old rookie, acquired Thursday from the Gwinnett Gladiators for future considerations, will wear his fifth different uniform of … Continue reading →

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Reign add defenseman Dorich.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Alan Dorich became the third defenseman acquired at midseason by the Reign on Thursday. The rookie comes to Ontario from the Gwinnett Gladiators – likely in exchange for “future considerations,” though that’s not confirmed – and the Reign will become … Continue reading →

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On Taylor and Taylor.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

In case you missed today’s notebook, including items on Karl Taylor’s semi-recent contract extension, some injury updates and some alumni updates, have a gander here. One item that was left on the virtual cutting-room floor was about Justin Taylor …

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Tim Kraus signs with Victoria Salmon Kings.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Former Reign forward Tim Kraus is joining the Victoria Salmon Kings. An original member of the inaugural Reign squad, Kraus is no stranger to British Columbia. He spent four years playing for the nearby Vancouver Giants of the Western Hockey … Continue reading →

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