Monthly Archives: October 2011

Colorado 4, Reign 3, OT.

Posted on October 29, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Here’s how a 3-1 lead turns into a 4-3 overtime loss: 1. A short pass goes off a Reign stick and onto a Colorado stick. Shot, goal.2. A hard pass goes off a Reign skate (possibly a body) and into … Continue reading →

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Reign 4, Stockton 2.

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

The Reign had a full week off since their last game and the practice seemed to pay off. They never trailed in their 4-2 win Friday, getting goals from Steven Tarasuk, C.J. Stretch, Matt Tassone and Francois Brisebois. Darcy Kuemper … Continue reading →

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AHL-to-California rumor rekindled.

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

A report on TSN.ca Thursday rekindled a long-simmering rumor that the American Hockey League is heading to the West Coast. Here was the crux of the news, as reported by Darren Dreger: Sources tell TSN several NHL western conference teams … Continue reading →

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New defenseman (#16) and other notes.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Chris Huxley was the co-captain at Harvard University last year. He played on the Crimson’s top defensive pair with a recent NHL draft pick, Danny Biega. He once was presented an academic/athletic excellence award (the John Carlton Memorial Award) by … Continue reading →

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Berube on Berube; other notes.

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

J-F Berube’s stats through his first two games with the Reign are, to put it bluntly, pretty bad: 0-2-0, a 4.55 goals-against average, and an .830 save percentage. The Kings’ fourth-round draft pick (2009) figures to get another chance at … Continue reading →

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Weslosky released, Morrison suspended.

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

The Reign took one step toward the awaited resolution of their unusual four-goalie situation Wednesday, releasing Jase Weslosky from his contract. Weslosky started the Reign’s preseason opener and made 28 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Las Vegas Wranglers. … Continue reading →

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Morrison to Europe; defenseman/goalie updates.

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

There were no new defensemen in practice, so the Reign roster had find another way to fluctuate Tuesday. Jordan Morrison, who led the Reign in scoring last season, informed coach Jason Christie yesterday that he was leaving for the Erste … Continue reading →

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Chad Starling is released: ‘I don’t know what I’m going to do.’

Posted on October 21, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

For the first time in Reign history, Chad Starling is not on the roster. The 31-year-old, who played more ECHL games in the 2000s than any defenseman, was released from his contract today. Speaking via phone from his home in … Continue reading →

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New defenseman, plus a Chad Starling update.

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

Vincent LoVerde is the Reign’s newest defenseman. The rookie out of Miami (Ohio) University averaged 1.5 goals and 7.5 assists in his four-year college career, which ended when the top-seeded RedHawks were upset in the first round of the NCAA … Continue reading →

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Changes coming, notes from practice. Update.

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

There were no changes on the ice at practice today, but that should change soon. Jason Christie is hoping to add another defenseman and said that the goalie situation — the Reign have four, two more than logic dictates they … Continue reading →

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