Taylor Ward signed an Entry Level Contract with the LA Kings and has joined the Ontario Reign for the remainder of the 2021-22 AHL season. Ward recently finished his fourth season at the University of Omaha-Nebraska and joins Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer to talk about his collegiate career and his decision to sign with LA. Head Coach of the Omaha Mavericks, Mike Gabinet, spoke with Jesse Cohen about Taylor Ward and what hockey fans in Southern California can expect from him.
Apr 01, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Luke Eichas joins Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer to discuss the finer points of equipment managing in the latest episode of The Reign Check. Luke reveals the tiny details that go into preparing the equipment for the Ontario Reign and some of the specific requests made by the players.
Mar 17, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Brett Sutter reached 1,000 professional games when he suited up for the Reign in San Jose last month on Jan. 27 in a 7-1 win over the Barracuda. He currently ranks 11th in American Hockey League history with 947 games played and joined Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer a few days after being honored at Toyota Arena. Sutter talks about the 2021-22 Reign season, his hockey career and what the celebration meant to him and his family.
Mar 03, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 8
The Ontario Reign find themselves just over halfway through the 2021-22 AHL season with a 24-8-3-2 record. They score the most goals, have the best power play and find themselves near the top of their division, their conference and the entire league. Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer reveal who they think are the team MVPs, name some surprising standouts and identify some players they expect to have a stellar second half.
Feb 09, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 7
With a 20-6-3-2 record (45 points) and a potent offense (3.96 goals per game) the Ontario Reign continue their strong 2021-22 season as they close in on the halfway mark. Tyler Madden is tied for second in goals (11) on the team and joins Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer to talk about his unique journey through the world of competitive hockey. Madden is the son of former NHL player and current Sharks assistant coach John Madden and has played in the USHL and NCAA prior to joining the Reign in the...
Jan 25, 2022•53 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Defenseman Markus Phillips joins Jared Shafran to talk all about the Reign's incredible start to the 2021-22 season on the latest episode of The Reign Check. Josh Schaefer and Jared Shafran start the episode recapping the recent play of the Reign and take a look ahead to the upcoming World Junior Championships.
Dec 22, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The Ontario Reign have had to deal with multiple postponements lately but still find themselves near the top of the AHL with a record of 13-5-1. Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer evaluate the recent spate of games for the Reign including the returns of Akil Thomas and Quinton Byfield. Reign Strength & Conditioning Coach, John Odgers makes his Reign Check debut as well.
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Ontario Reign have continued their strong play and improved their record to 11-2-0-1. Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer discuss the recent spate of games for the 1st place Reign before being joined by forward Alex Turcotte. (16:40)
Nov 24, 2021•55 min•Season 3Ep. 3
The Ontario Reign are off to an incredible 9-0-0-1 start. They've scored the most goals, have the most wins and oh yea, Martin Frk was just named AHL player of the week! The Reign broadcast team of Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer are here to talk about that start, what it means and how the team still has room to improve. Reign defenseman Cameron Gaunce also stops by for a fascinating look inside the life of a professional hockey player. All that and some ice cream trivia too!
Nov 10, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 2
New season. New hosts. The Ontario Reign broadcasting team of Jared Shafran and Josh Schaefer are here to keep you up to date on the 2021-22 Reign season. In their first episode Jared and Josh give their initial impressions of the Reign's 4-0-1 start, highlight some standout players and hear from Reign GM Rich Seeley.
Oct 27, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Sean Durzi and Aidan Dudas are featured, from our second installment of The Futures Series. Jack Jablonski spoke to both players about their time together in Owen Sound (OHL), the Reign & the friendship they've cultivated over their years of playing together.
May 17, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Patrick Williams joins Jack Jablonski to discuss the 2021 AHL Season. Williams covers the AHL for both NHL.com and EP Rinkside and weighs in on the possibility of an AHL Pacific Division Playoff tournament. The pair also discuss the development of Reign players like Quinton Byfield and Alex Turcotte while laying out the impact head coach John Wroblewski will have on the franchise. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.
May 05, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 7
This week we're checking in with Ontario forward Mikey Eyssimont. The Denver native joins Jesse Cohen to talk about growing up an Avs fan, his role on the Reign and what it's like playing this bizarre season. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.
Apr 22, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Alex Turcotte and Arthur Kaliyev spoke to Jack Jablonski about their friendship, their Team USA experience at the WJC and their work with the Reign. Then Nick Nickson's segment with Jesse Cohen and Carrlyn Bathe from last weeks Tape to Tape. The longtime LA Kings play by play announcer shares his thoughts on the Reign and his career in Southern California. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast
Apr 14, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
LA Kings color commentator Daryl Evans joins The Reign Check to share his thoughts on the group of young players skating for Ontario. Then play by play announcer Josh Schaefer talks about his experience growing up as a sports fan in Southern California and the opportunity to call games for the Ontario Reign. Plus comments from Head Coach John Wroblewski following the Easter Sunday game between the Reign and Gulls. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast
Apr 07, 2021•39 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Former Ontario Reign Jordan Samuels-Thomas has retired from playing to try his hand at officiating. JST reveals to Jesse Cohen how he made the decision to try reffing rather than coaching or a role in media. Then Jack Jablonski and Brett Sutter, captain of the Reign, talk about his career, his famous hockey family and the state of the Reign. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.
Mar 16, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
00:55 - Aidan Dudas 04:10 - John Wroblewski 15:06 - Alex Turcotte 18:58 - Quinton Byfield
Feb 14, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
The Ontario Reign are the proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings and The Reign Check will cover the Reign through the 2021 season and beyond. Featuring interviews from the coaching staff to the players and the broader world of the AHL, The Reign Check is the official podcast of the Ontario Reign.
Feb 11, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The Reigny Day Podcast kicks off it's second season as Jack Jablonski got a chance to speak with Ontario Reign General Manager Rich Seeley. Seeley discusses the shortened AHL season and the rest of the changes for the 2021 Reign. After that conversation, there are some post game clips from Arthur Kaliyev, Jacob Ingham and head coach John Wroblewski following the Reign's 3-2 shootout victory in a preseason game against the San Jose Barracuda on Friday, January 22nd. Stay up to date on the Ontario...
Jan 23, 2021•37 min
Cameron Close and Zach Dooley explore a holiday round of Close Encounters on the latest episode of The Reigny Day Podcast. After that, LA Kings broadcaster, Jim Fox joins the duo for a look back at his playing career, the shift to broadcasting and his emergence as a vintner. Cameron CLOSES out the episode with a huge announcement in the third segment. Never miss an episode by subscribing at LAKings.com/podcast
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Jack Sadek joins Jesse Cohen and Zach Dooley from Swamp Rabbits training camp in Greensville, SC. The right shooting defenseman played his first professional season (2019-20) for the Allen Americans of the ECHL after spending four season playing for the University of Minnesota. The 6'3 blueliner signed a two way AHL/ECHL contract with Ontario in October and has started the ECHL season with Greensville. For more episodes, subscribe today at LAKings.com/podcast
Dec 20, 2020•14 min
It's Reverse Retro week as Cameron Close and Zach Dooley share their thoughts on the NHL and adidas roll out of 31 new hockey jerseys. Some got cheers and some got jeers as we take a look at the best and worst submissions. Andy Zilch, of the San Diego Gulls, also joins the podcast to talk about the rivalry, his path through the hockey world and to take Zach head on in some Reign/Gulls trivia. Finally there were some letters left at the bottom of the Reigny Day mailbag and Cameron and Zach dutifu...
Nov 19, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Reigny Day Podcast breaks new ground by inviting two guests on a single episode for the first time. First up, David Walker joins Cameron Close and Zach Dooley to talk about his time playing hockey in Southern California. Walker played his junior career in the QMJHL before playing for both the Long Beach Ice Dogs and the Ontario Reign of the ECHL. Then Matt McElroy joins the podcast to talk hockey fashion. Specifically, the Henderson Silver Knights new jerseys and the difference between third...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Defenseman Mark Alt joins Cameron Close and Zach Dooley on the latest episode of The Reigny Day Podcast. The right shooting rearguard was born in Kansas City while his father, John Alt, played for the Kansas City Chiefs of the NFL. Alt served as Captain of the Colorado Eagles before joining the Kings organization and talks about his choice to play hockey instead of football and his career path to Southern California. In addition to talking to the newest member of the Reign, Cameron Close and Zac...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Troy Grosenick, newly signed netminder, joins Cameron Close and Zach Dooley for an all new episode of The Reigny Day Podcast. Cam and Zach open the episode by recapping the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, settling an outstanding wager from the Name Draft and revisiting The Reigny Day Draft Bingo Card. Then, Wisconsin native, Troy Grosenick joins the show to talk about his career path from the NCAA to the AHL and his cup of coffee in the NHL. The trio discuss the rarity of goalie goals, goalie fights and w...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Former Ontario Reign goaltender Peter Budaj returns to The Reigny Day Podcast. The fan favorite talks about his final days in Ontario, his former teammates in Tampa winning the cup and the future of the goaltending position. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Cameron Close and Zach Dooley are joined by Jesse Cohen in the first segment of The Reigny Day Podcast as Cameron pits Dooley against Cohen in a hockey themed match of "Before & After." Then LA Kings broadcaster Daryl Evans join Cameron and Zach to talk about his playing career, his broadcasting career and why he skates with no laces. Finally, Close and Dooley wrap up with a segment of "Close Encounters" covering everything from the Stanley Cup Final to how many hills is optimal for your nei...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Cameron Close and Zach Dooley open up The Reigny Day Podcast Mailbag this episode as they answer questions about hockey, hot dogs and so much more. Goaltending Coach Matt Millar also joins the Reigny Day boys to talk about his playing career and his transition into coaching. The trio discuss the goaltending depth in the organization as well as how the job of "Goalie Coach" has evolved in recent decades. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast.
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Former LA King Derek Amstrong joins The Reigny Day Podcast. Armstrong appeared in 385 games with the Kings and played over 360 games in the AHL. The Ottawa native was honored at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic in Ontario and joins Cameron Close and Zach Dooley to talk about his time in the AHL and with the Kings. Armstrong's career also led him to the front office and behind the bench with the Denver Cutthroats of the CHL. Never miss an episode by subscribing at LAKings.com/podcast.
Sep 11, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Matt Moulson joins hosts Cameron Close and Zach Dooley on a brand new episode of The Reigny Day Podcast. Moulson played for the Hershey Bears for the 2019-20 season but began his career playing for the LA Kings and Manchester Monarchs. The Canadian winger returned to the franchise for two seasons with the Reign (2017-2019) and credits that experience with rekindling his love for the game. Never miss an episode by subscribing today at LAKings.com/podcast
Sep 05, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
