AHL transactions: Atherton, two Thunder returned.
Good news for the Reign coming from the AHL transaction wire: Defenseman P.J. Atherton was returned on loan from the Grand Rapids Griffins. Atherton wasn't at practice Tuesday but, if he returns, would give the Reign a much-needed presence on the power play. The Reign are enduring a 1-for-30 drought with the man advantage. More about this in tomorrow's editions.
Not-as-good news for Reign fans: Stockton defenseman Cleve Kinley and forward Cory Urquhart have also been returned from the AHL in time for Friday's first-round game between the Reign and the Thunder. Kinley and Urquhart were among the team's leading scorers in the regular season.