Monthly Archives: August 2011

Epilogue on a whirlwind week.

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

One could make the argument that the past two weeks were the most important in Reign history. Think about it: A week ago Monday, Karl Taylor was the head coach, the Canucks were contemplating becoming a secondary affiliate, there was … Continue reading →

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Hardy accepts assistant coaching offer.

Posted on August 24, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Mark Hardy was running out of superlatives Wednesday to describe what it meant to become a professional hockey coach again. “Awesome.” “A dream come true.” “A step in the right direction.” “A great feeling.” You get the picture. The 52-year-old … Continue reading →

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Reign sign ex-Salmon King Couture.

Posted on August 23, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Derek Couture, a gritty power forward who split last season between the AHL and the Victoria Salmon Kings, is the 10th player announced to have signed with the Reign. The 6-foot-1 right wing turned pro in 2005-06, spending the majority … Continue reading →

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And the next coach of the Reign is …

Posted on August 23, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

… Jason Christie. The Reign made their formal offer to the Bloomington Blaze head coach Monday, and Christie accepted the position last night. The hiring was first reported by the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph. “It all happened so fast,” Christie told … Continue reading →

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At long last, the Reign have a broadcaster.

Posted on August 17, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

After going three years without a terrestrial or internet broadcast presence, the Reign announced the hiring of Dan Hubbard on Wednesday to be the team’s radio voice. Hubbard, 50, will broadcast all 36 home games and up to 7 select … Continue reading →

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Reign acquire Irwin for Lewadniuk.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign announced a rare off-season trade Tuesday, sending forward Aaron Lewadniuk to the Idaho Steelheads for forward Geoff Irwin. The trade was completed before Karl Taylor accepted the assistant coaching position with the Chicago Wolves. “We just felt a change … Continue reading →

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Reign sign Adrian Van de Mosselaer.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign announced their first rookie signing of the 2011 summer class Tuesday, Edmonton Oil Kings defenseman Adrian Van de Mosselaer.   The 6-foot-2, 207-pound defenseman figures to throw a few punches in Ontario. He led the Oil Kings with … Continue reading →

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Kemp talks about the next coach.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

On the same day the Reign and Chicago Wolves formally announced that Karl Taylor was leaving fort he Canucks’ AHL affiliate, Justin Kemp was already looking forward. As reported in today’s editions of the Sun and Daily Bulletin, the coaching … Continue reading →

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Stretch, Bowen accept qualifying offers.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign brought their number of returning players to eight Tuesday, announcing that defenseman Pat Bowen and C.J. Stretch had accepted qualifying offers. Both were complimentary players who finished the season stronger than they began as rookies in 2010-11. Bowen … Continue reading →

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Reign announce open free agent tryouts.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign are opening their doors to prospective training camp invitees for the fourth straight year at their open free-agent tryout Sept. 23 and 24 at Ice Town in Riverside. From the official release: The Ontario Reign, proud affiliate of … Continue reading →

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