Tag Archives: Jason Christie

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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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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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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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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Following up with Beau Erickson.

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

Two days after Beau Erickson’s candid rant against the Reign, both the goalie and his former team have moved on — the Reign with J-F Berube, Jase Weslosky and Dustin Carlson in goal; Erickson with a couple options on the … Continue reading →

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Irate Erickson rails against Christie.

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

Beau Erickson thought his job was more safe than it actually was. That’s the ultimate reason for the candid war of words waged Wednesday by the former Reign goalie against coach Jason Christie. From the coach’s standpoint, the story goes … Continue reading →

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Epilogue on a whirlwind week.

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

One could make the argument that the past two weeks were the most important in Reign history. Think about it: A week ago Monday, Karl Taylor was the head coach, the Canucks were contemplating becoming a secondary affiliate, there was … 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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And the next coach of the Reign is …

Posted on August 23, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

… Jason Christie. The Reign made their formal offer to the Bloomington Blaze head coach Monday, and Christie accepted the position last night. The hiring was first reported by the Bloomington (Ill.) Pantagraph. “It all happened so fast,” Christie told … Continue reading →

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