Tag Archives: Derek Couture

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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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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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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Stockton 3, Reign 2.

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

Kevin Baker knocked in the game-winning goal off a rebound at 11:45 of the third period, and Olivier Roy’s 40 saves buried the Reign in a game they dominated for the better part of 60 minutes. Stockton scored twice in … Continue reading →

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Gabriel Levesque update.

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

Stockton Thunder center Gabriel Levesque remained in a hospital Thursday morning, and could face season-ending hip surgery after being hit into the boards in the Reign’s 4-2 win Wednesday. Thunder coach Matt Thomas said that “they’re still trying to figure … Continue reading →

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Reign 4, Stockton 2.

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

The Reign probably won’t frame Tuesday’s victory and hang it on a wall, but it could serve as a good jolt in the arm. (The team actually has some framed photographs of victory scenes hanging around their locker room, so … 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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Yeo named captain; Couture, Irwin alternates.

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

Defenseman Dylan Yeo was named the third captain of the Reign today, and forwards Derek Couture and Geoff Irwin will wear the alternate captain’s “A”s tonight when the season opens against the Bakersfield Condors. Yeo, 25, last captained the Calgary … 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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