ECHL Ontario Reign

Jordan Hill Returns to Reign Blue Line

October 7, 2012 - ECHL (ECHL)
Ontario Reign News Release


ONTARIO, Calif. - The Ontario Reign, 2011-12 Pacific Division Champions and proud affiliate of the NHL's 2012 Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings, announced the return of defenseman Jordan Hill to their roster.

Hill, 23, returns to the Reign from playing in the AHL with Manchester last season. While there he earned 3 points (1g, 2a) and 35 penalty minutes in 41 games. Hill saw his professional debut in the 2009-10 season while playing in two games for the AHL's Manitoba Moose.

In 2010-11 the Sarnia, Ontario native signed with the Ontario Reign and appeared in 28 games with the team recording 9 points (3g, 6a) and 26 penalty minutes. In the same season he was called up to play in Manchester for a total of 17 games where he posted 2 points (1g, 1a).

The 6-foot-2, 195-pound defenseman spent four seasons in the OHL; three with the Sarnia Sting and one season with Saginaw Spirit. While playing at the junior level, Hill earned 65 points (16g, 49a) and 171 penalty minutes in 201 games.

Hill will join the other players in Reign training camp this week.

Reign Drops: Be sure to see the players that made it though training camp at the Reign's Home Opener on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6:00 p.m. Everyone in attendance will receive a Reign magnet schedule compliments of Ignite Advertising and Image Pest Control. For the first 3,000 fans through the doors, Nestle Pure Life Water is giving away special pink pucks in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The 2011-12 team will be recognized with the unveiling of the 2011-12 Pacific Division Championship banner earned last season when they topped the division with a 43-21-5-3 record earning a club-high, 94 points. Don't miss the first look of the 2012-13 team at home! Call 909-941-PUCK (7825) or visit ontarioreign.com to get your opening night tickets today, or click here to learn about the benefits of joining the team as a Season Ticket Holder.




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