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News and notes from practice.

The Reign had a light practice today, an hour-long, 3-on-3 scrimmage that Karl Taylor hoped would “allow the guys to have some fun and enjoy what they’re doing.” Starting the season 0-4-1 at home sort of creates that need. Jon … Continue reading

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Reign 4, Alaska 3.

The Reign have a modest winning streak going, and this time they didn’t need overtime. Jeff Corey scored two more goals, giving him three in the first two games of the three-game series, and lifting the Reign to their second … Continue reading

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On the new alternate captains.

Shawn Collymore and Luke Beaverson have both been alternate captains before, just not at the pro level. That changed Wednesday with the announcement that each would wear an “A” this season for the Reign. “It’s something that I wanted,” said … Continue reading

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Reign name their captain. Updates with Francisco comments.

The Reign have a captain, and for the first time he is not Jon Francisco. David Walker won the players’ vote on Wednesday to succeed Francisco, who had worn the “C” each of the previous two seasons. The captaincy has … Continue reading

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Victoria 4, Reign 1.

The back-to-back wins in Stockton to start the season are a distant memory, and the Reign are 2-4-1 after the Salmon Kings completed a three-game sweep on Saturday. They’ll come back to Ontario with fewer points in the standings than … Continue reading

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Stockton 3, Reign 2, SO.

The Reign’s first regular-season home game, and their first trip to the shootout, ended in a loss. Down 1-0 in the shootout, Chad Starling scored in the fifth and final round for the Reign. But Jason Pitton promptly fired in … Continue reading

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Stockton 3, Reign 1. Update.

You can’t win ‘em all. The Reign got their first loss of the season out of the way Friday, 3-1 to the Stockton Thunder at Stockton Arena. The good news? The home opener is tomorrow, and it’s the last time … Continue reading

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Reign 5, Stockton 4, OT.

Chaz Johnson’s wrist shot past Tyson Sexsmith at 3:53 of overtime lifted the Reign to a 5-4 win before 5,769 at Stockton Arena. Jeff Corey, Aaron Lewadniuk, Eric Doyle and Jon Francisco scored goals in regulation for the Reign (2-0-0), … Continue reading

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Forming the ECHL all-decade team.

The ECHL is taking nominations from fans for its all-decade team, the league’s best players and coaches from 2000-01 to 2009-10. Here’s the process: Fans may nominate players for team from now through Sept. 24 by e-mailing ECHL@echl.com with the … Continue reading

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Francisco holding adult hockey camp.

Reign center Jon Francisco is hosting a three-day adult hockey camp this September at Riverside Ice Town. The camp is open to anyone 18 and over. For full details, download the flier  here .

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