Ontario Reign
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| City: | Ontario, California |
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| League: | ECHL |
| Conference: | National Conference |
| Division: | Pacific |
| Founded: | 2008–09 |
| Home Arena: | Citizens Business Bank Arena |
| Colors: | Navy blue, Orange, Silver |
| Affiliates: | Los Angeles Kings (NHL) |
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| 1993–2000: | Huntington Blizzard |
| 2003–2008: | Texas Wildcatters |
| 2008–Present: | Ontario Reign |
The Ontario Reign are a minor league ice hockey team from Ontario, California set to play in the ECHL by the 2008–09 season. Their home arena will be the Citizens Business Bank Arena. They will be the affiliate team of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League[1].
On February 26, 2008, it was announced that the Reign will be the relocated Texas Wildcatters, as the 'Catters could not secure an arena lease[2].
The name is derived from an abstract noun related to royalty. Its name follows the pattern the Kings have established with two other affiliates: the Manchester Monarchs and the Reading Royals. It also symbolizes the City of Ontario as the leader and center of economic success of the Inland Empire. The name was chosen from a contest held by the team's website, where over 600 entries were submitted. Mike Brewster of Fontana was selected as the winning entry.[3]
The team's logo was unveiled on March 17, 2008.
[edit] Current Roster
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Peter Aubry | R | 2007 | Windsor, Ontario | EV Landsberg 2000 (Germany) Contract | X |
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Kris Tebbs | R | 2007 | Calgary, Alberta | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Matthew Yeats | L | 2006 | Montreal, Quebec | Herlev Hornets (Denmark) Contract | X |
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| # | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | Contract Status | Protected List | |
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John Adams | L | 2008 | Wayzata, Minnesota | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Tim Cook | R | 2007 | Montclair, New Jersey | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Jean-Francois David | L | 2006 | Montreal, Quebec | Les Dragons de Rouen (France) Contract | X |
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Michael Grenzy | L | 2007 | Lockport, New York | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Jonathan Paiement | L | 2007 | Montreal, Quebec | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Ryan Pottruff | R | 2007 | Woodstock, Ontario | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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David Schulz | R | 2007 | Winkler, Manitoba | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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| # | Player | Shoots | Acquired | Place of Birth | Contract Status | Protected List | |
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Brandon Benedict | L | 2007 | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Danick Bouchard | R | 2007 | Quebec City, Quebec | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Scott Champagne | R | 2006 | Cornwall, Ontario | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Jordie Preston | R | 2007 | Bedford, Nova Scotia | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Max Taylor | L | 2007 | Ottawa, Ontario | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Dan Welch | R | 2007 | Hastings, Minnesota | Wildcatters Contract | X |
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Steve Yetman | R | 2007 | St. John's, Newfoundland | Esbjerg EfB Ishockey (Denmark) Contract | X |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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| American Conference | North | Cincinnati Cyclones · Dayton Bombers · Elmira Jackals · Johnstown Chiefs · Reading Royals · Trenton Devils · Wheeling Nailers |
| South | Augusta Lynx · Charlotte Checkers · Columbia Inferno · Florida Everblades · Gwinnett Gladiators · Mississippi Sea Wolves · Pensacola Ice Pilots · South Carolina Stingrays | |
| National Conference |
Pacific | Bakersfield Condors · Fresno Falcons · Las Vegas Wranglers · Ontario Reign · Stockton Thunder |
| West | Alaska Aces · Idaho Steelheads · Phoenix Roadrunners · Utah Grizzlies · Victoria Salmon Kings | |
| Future teams | Myrtle Beach, SC · Toledo Walleye | |
| Related articles: List of ECHL seasons · Kelly Cup · Brabham Cup · All-Star Game · Awards · Timeline · Defunct teams · Hall of Fame · Arenas · Other Professional Hockey leagues | ||
