Tag Archives: Karl Taylor

Some random off-day updates.

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

The Reign didn’t practice Monday, probably a wise decision after a stretch of three games in three days in Bakersfield that saw its share of injuries and illness sweep through the team. For tomorrow’s notebook Jordan Morrison discussed his recent … Continue reading →

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Reign 4, Bakersfield 2.

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

Playing their third game in three days, the Reign turned in their only win of the weekend in Bakersfield. Aaron Lewadniuk, Shawn Germain, David Walker and Chaz Johnson scored goals on Josh Tordjman (20 saves), and Reign goalie Mike Zacharias … Continue reading →

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Looking ahead to Bakersfield.

Posted on February 18, 2011 by J.P. Hoornstra

Facing an almost impossibly large deficit in the Western Conference standings, it goes without saying that every series is crucial for the Reign. Given their head-to-head history with Bakersfield this season (the Condors have won 7 of the 9 games), … Continue reading →

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Taylor on switching benches: Wait ’til next year.

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

Because several readers have mentioned it recently, I asked Karl Taylor about a stadium quirk that’s unique to The Bank: The Reign’s bench is closest to the defensive zone during the second period only. During the first and third periods, … Continue reading →

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Bakersfield 4, Reign 3.

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

Wednesday’s crowd was the smallest of the season for a home game – 4,670 – but fans weren’t booing. Until the third period, they had little reason to. The Reign lost in regulation for the first time when leading after … Continue reading →

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Reign 6, Las Vegas 5, OT.

Posted on December 26, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

For a moment there, the script seemed awfully familiar, the Reign squandering a two-goal lead to trail 5-4 midway through the third period. What better time to reverse course, with the Christmas break behind them, two new teammates in uniform … Continue reading →

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Dorich set to debut tonight.

Posted on December 17, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

Al Dorich will make his Reign debut tonight, wearing Tim Kraus’ (and Jon Rheault’s) old number 12 on the blue line. The 24-year-old rookie, acquired Thursday from the Gwinnett Gladiators for future considerations, will wear his fifth different uniform of … 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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On Taylor and Taylor.

Posted on December 14, 2010 by J.P. Hoornstra

In case you missed today’s notebook, including items on Karl Taylor’s semi-recent contract extension, some injury updates and some alumni updates, have a gander here. One item that was left on the virtual cutting-room floor was about Justin Taylor …

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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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