Author Archives: J.P. Hoornstra

About J.P. Hoornstra

J.P. Hoornstra covers the Dodgers, Angels and Major League Baseball for the Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News and Redlands Daily Facts. Before taking the beat in 2012, J.P. covered the NHL for four years. UCLA gave him a degree once upon a time; when he graduated on schedule, he missed getting Arnold Schwarzenegger's autograph on his diploma by five months.

Ontario Reign sign Minnesota Wild forward Devin Setoguchi.

Posted on October 30, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

Minnesota Wild right wing Devin Setoguchi has signed with the Reign, the first locked-out player under NHL contract to join the team. The 25-year-old had 19 goals and 36 points last season, his fifth in the NHL. He scored a … Continue reading →

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First Reign-Eagles clip from Friday hits YouTube.

Posted on February 25, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

Friday’s 9-8 shootout win over the Colorado Eagles was a momentous one for the Reign. It clinched the team’s first playoff berth since the inaugural 2008-09 season with a full 18 games left in the regular season. It pulled the … Continue reading →

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The Reign make a trade, and who’s in the lineup tomorrow?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign traded the rights to defenseman Mike Montgomery to the Reading Royals for left wing Everett Sheen on Tuesday. While coach Jason Christie hasn’t done too much wheeling and dealing the past couple months, perhaps the only question is … Continue reading →

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Reign hit hard with suspensions.

Posted on February 7, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign will be forced to play without their leading goal scorer, their top fighter and their highest-scoring defenseman for the near future. The ECHL suspended right wing Derek Couture for five games, left wing Chris Cloud for four games … Continue reading →

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Brawl video goes viral; Estrada is suspended; Reign react.

Posted on January 30, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

In case you missed Saturday’s game-ending brawl between the Reign and Bakersfield Condors, here is the YouTube video: A couple things about this video:

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Voting open for ECHL “Silver Skater” team.

Posted on January 18, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

This is usually the time of year when the ECHL is making preparations for its annual All-Star Game. However, for the first time since 1993, there will be no game this season. In its stead is something much cheaper and … Continue reading →

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Trade brings Lewadniuk back to Pacific Division; more notes.

Posted on January 12, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

Former Reign forward Aaron Lewadniuk probably planned on making three trips to Ontario before this season ended — two in February, one in March. Now he figure to make just one, on Monday. The Idaho Steelheads traded Lewadniuk to the … Continue reading →

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Change on D, other notes from practice.

Posted on January 9, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

Monday’s practice at Citizens Business Bank Arena was the last for Sean Murray in a Reign uniform, at least for now. Murray was released Monday afternoon, probably not coincidentally the same day Mike Montgomery was released from his tryout contract … Continue reading →

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Berube in goal, plus more notes.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by J.P. Hoornstra

J-F Berube will get his first start since Dec. 26 tomorrow when the Reign host the Bakersfield Condors. Berube’s last outing was a forgettable one – down to 13 skaters, he was the unlucky goalie as the Reign lost 5-0 … Continue reading →

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Junior Reign squad headed to Canada.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Passing this along from the team’s weekly newsletter: The Bantam B Junior Reign Hockey team won the Silver Stick Regional Championship in San Jose on Sunday, November 27, 2011. As champions, the Jr. Reign will now represent the Pacific District … Continue reading →

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