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.

Christmas caption contest.

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

In case you missed the invitation yesterday on Facebook or Twitter, this week’s Ontario Reign newsletter included at least one photo that deserves a funny caption. I thought the second photo was rife for satire, but some people have already … Continue reading →

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Irwin suspended four games, Couture one.

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

The Reign will be without two-thirds of their top line when they return to the ice next Monday in Las Vegas. Left wing Geoff Irwin was suspended four games, and Derek Couture one, by the ECHL on Tuesday for their … Continue reading →

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Alaska 3, Reign 1.

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

The Reign kicked off their three-game weekend series in Alaska on Friday down two men and two goals. The Aces walked away with a 3-1 win despite being outshot 34-24. Kevin Estrada scored the Reign’s only goal at 7:41 of … Continue reading →

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Chris Cloud gets first AHL call-up.

Posted on December 14, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign lost their second forward in three days to the Manchester Monarchs on Wednesday. Left wing Chris Cloud, who leads the team in major penalties, signed a pro tryout contract with the Kings’ American Hockey League affiliate, joining linemate … Continue reading →

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Chris Carrozzi’s claim to fame.

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

St. John’s, Newfoundland, is more than 4,000 miles away from Ontario, California. To say it’s half a world away is not inaccurate. One thing the two cities happen to have in common is hockey; the St. John’s IceCaps joined the … Continue reading →

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Watt recalled, injury updates, other notes from practice.

Posted on December 12, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

J.D. Watt became the first Reign forward recalled to the American Hockey League on Monday, when the 24-year-old right wing found out mid-practice that he was headed to the Manchester Monarchs. Watt was scheduled to catch his flight east this … Continue reading →

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Christie, ECHL on verge of awkward moment.

Posted on December 7, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

At some point this season, Jason Christie will move into sole possession of fifth place on the all-time ECHL wins list. The Reign coach is presently tied with Jeff Brubaker and Malcolm Cameron with 317 career wins. In an odd … Continue reading →

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Junior Reign sled hockey update.

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

From Todd and Christie Jenkins of the Junior Reign Sled Hockey team: Our first official season as the Junior Reign Sled Hockey team will kick off at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 9th, 2012! We will be practicing on alternate … Continue reading →

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Christie suspended one game and other notes.

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

Reign coach Jason Christie was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount Tuesday by the ECHL. The coach was hardly surprised, after he grabbed the shirt of linesman Steven Walsh late in the third period of Sunday’s 2-0 loss. … Continue reading →

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Emptying out the notebook.

Posted on December 5, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

It’s been an unusually busy week in hockey, both locally and nationally, keeping this reporter on his toes a tad more. Then Jason Christie grabbed a linesman’s shirt Sunday night. There was no word out of the ECHL offices Monday … Continue reading →

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