Monthly Archives: July 2011

Trenton Titans give ECHL 20 teams (again).

Posted on July 28, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The ECHL Board of Governors unanimously approved the revival of the Trenton Titans on Thursday, giving the temporarily vacated Sun National Bank Center in Trenton, New Jersey a new tenant, and giving the ECHL 20 teams. The Trenton Devils, a … Continue reading →

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Bud Holloway signs in Sweden.

Posted on July 26, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Manchester Monarchs will have a new leading scorer next season. Former Reign standout Bud Holloway has signed with Skellefteå AIK of the Swedish Elite League for 2011-12. The restricted free-agent right wing declined the Kings’ qualifying offer, at least … Continue reading →

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Chad Starling is healthy and coming back.

Posted on July 25, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Chad Starling’s goal in his fourth season with the Ontario Reign is simple. “I want to play every game,” he said. “Last year was the first year I got hurt. The year before that I played every game but one. … Continue reading →

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More on Erickson, Kraemer.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Today’s story on Beau Erickson and Kyle Kraemer re-signing with the Reign left little room to explore a couple interesting tangents. 1. Erickson has been working with Milwaukee-based sports psychologist Curtis Brackenbury for the first time this summer. “He came … Continue reading →

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Erickson, Kraemer give Reign four signed players.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Beau Erickson and Kyle Kraemer have re-signed with the Reign, the team announced today, bringing the 2011-12 roster into a bit more focus. Erickson was a trouper during a rough season and his final numbers (3.39 goals-against average, .906 save … Continue reading →

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Two new coaches, possible new teams, and the State of the Team.

Posted on July 13, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The story all of you have been clamoring for – OK, just some of you – is set to run in tomorrow’s editions of the Sun and Daily Bulletin. The topic, in all its blunt glory: What’s wrong with the … Continue reading →

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Karl Taylor on Weslosky, Fredricks.

Posted on July 13, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Here are the links to yesterday’s story about the signing of Jase Weslosky and Jason Fredricks: in the Daily Bulletin and San Bernardino Sun. I had the chance to speak to Karl Taylor about both players this morning. (Before getting … Continue reading →

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“Out of left field,” the Trenton Devils fold.

Posted on July 6, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The ECHL is a 19-team league again. That was the relatively surprising news today with word out of Trenton, New Jersey, that the Devils’ ECHL farm team had ceased operations.  The Trenton Devils finished last in the ECHL in attendance … Continue reading →

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Reign qualify eight.

Posted on July 1, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Eight players received qualifying offers from the Reign on Friday: Aaron Lewadniuk, Jordan Morrison, Luke Beaverson, Jordan Hill, Lane Caffaro, Brett O’Malley, Pat Bowen and C.J. Stretch. Some things to remember: • The Reign have probably already re-signed some other … Continue reading →

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