Tag Archives: Eric Doyle

Doyle is cut, and more notes from the morning skate.

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

Eric Doyle’s long-awaited reward for being activated from injured reserve was hardly a reward at all. The defenseman was released by the Reign, a disappointing conclusion to what had been a promising start to his tenure in Ontario. “I feel … Continue reading →

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The turnover on defense (pun intended).

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

Quick, how many Reign defensemen who played Wednesday were on the team to start the season?

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No Dylan Hunter, and other notes.

Posted on December 27, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Reign coach Karl Taylor said through a team spokesperson that Monday’s ECHL transactions report erroneously showed the Reign signing a defenseman named Dylan Hunter. A forward by the same name, the son of former NHL player Dale Hunter, is under … Continue reading →

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Reign add defenseman Dorich.

Posted on December 16, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Alan Dorich became the third defenseman acquired at midseason by the Reign on Thursday. The rookie comes to Ontario from the Gwinnett Gladiators – likely in exchange for “future considerations,” though that’s not confirmed – and the Reign will become … Continue reading →

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Injury updates, and more (!) from practice.

Posted on December 13, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

The Reign became four teams of four in practice Monday. Their goal: Scoring goals. “Our whole goal today was to have a whole scoring practice,” coach Karl Taylor said. “Obviously we’ve struggled with that. That was our focus today. We … Continue reading →

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McEwan won’t debut tonight.

Posted on December 8, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

James McEwan won’t make his debut tonight for the Reign. McEwan went from the non-roster “previous injury status” to 3-day injured reserve. Adding him gives the Reign 24 players counting IR and the active roster, which sounds like a lot, … Continue reading →

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Reign 4, Utah 3.

Posted on December 3, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

There’s no place like home, but there’s been no place better for the Reign than the road. A 4-3 win over the Utah Grizzlies on Friday at the E-Center was the Reign’s fourth straight win away from The Bank. Goals … Continue reading →

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Bakersfield 5, Reign 4.

Posted on December 1, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Jeff Corey, Brett O’Malley, Justin Taylor and Aaron Lewadniuk scored goals – the Reign’s biggest offensive outburst in seven games – but it wasn’t enough to prevent the Reign’s second straight loss, their fifth setback in their last six. As … Continue reading →

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Special goalie duel in Stockton.

Posted on November 19, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Here’s the link to today’s story about Reign defenseman Eric Doyle (and his mighty moustache): http://www.sbsun.com/sports/ci_16654606. Here’s another link to check out: http://echl.com/stats/official-game-report.php?game_id=8124. You ought to recognize the two goalies who sent a 2-2 game between the Stockton Thunder and … Continue reading →

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Injury updates.

Posted on November 9, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Good news for the Reign blue line came today, when Eric Doyle was cleared for full contact. The rookie had a goal, three points, and a plus-2 rating in four games before suffering a lower-body injury. The Reign went 2-1-1 … Continue reading →

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