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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Ben Frank

Ben Frank

Jr Reign President

As President of the Ontario Jr. Reign, I could not be more pleased to introduce you to our organization. A successful junior hockey program must possess both the drive to win championships and the core value of creating better people as a result of the team experience.

Under the leadership of Head Coach and General Manager Jeremy Blumes, our program continues to grow successfully each season while staying true to our core value of developing players both on and off the ice.

The Ontario Jr. Reign is supported by professional staff including experienced education consultants, physical therapists, sports psychologists, the marketing department, and, of course, coaches. We have the infrastructure in place to help our athletes navigate the junior-hockey experience with a tremendous amount of support, setting them up for success.

Great things are ahead for our organization and we are ready to welcome you.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Located between sunny Los Angeles and Palm Springs, our players benefit from a Southern California environment that supports performance, recovery, and consistency. With year-round training conditions and access to a major market, players can stay focused, develop at a high level, and avoid the wear and tear that often comes with the traditional junior hockey path.

Our identity is built on competition and structure. Players are developed in a demanding, detail-oriented environment, supported by a full complement of experienced professional coaches, where the standard is simple — team first, get better every day, and enjoy the process.

We are equally committed to making an impact in the community — developing better people and strengthening the bond that carries over to how we compete.

Players live with carefully vetted host families — not dorms or apartments — providing a stable, structured environment that supports both on-ice performance and off-ice growth.

For those looking to be challenged and prepared for what comes next, the Ontario Jr. Reign offers a proven path.

THE REIGN ADVANTAGE

  • Professional Coaching and leadership  experienced and dedicated full-time staff
  • Games - Exhibition Games, 46 Regular Season + Post Season Games, Vegas Showcase, Nationals
  • Schedule - Daily practice, dryland, video sessions, individual/ team meetings, and community responsibilities
  • Dryland Training with professional instruction in a spacious, modern gym
  • Yoga and Active Recovery Sessions 
  • Additional Workouts including Spin + Boxing Instruction
  • Goaltending Instruction 
  • Shooting Pad practice stickhandling and shooting accuracy 
  • InStat Reports - Advanced stats, provides real-time quantifiable feedback to players.
  • Compete Sports Athletic Therapy, complete instruction, and care provided by a team with NHL experience 
  • Apex Power Skating
  • Road Trips Hotel accommodations, California Sight Seeing, and Pre and Post Game Meals
  • Mental Performance Coach Seth Anderson 
  • Volunteer experience in the community
  • Team Building activities that help create our team-first environment.  
  • Dressing Room large custom dressing room with individual stalls.
  • Skate Sharpening is provided for all practice and games.
  • Supplies & Nutrition provided for all games, tape, wax, and laces, including healthy snacks, fruit, and energy drinks.
  • Host Homes Room and Board with a supportive billet family vetted by the organization. 
  • Media Exposure through social media channels and live internet streaming on blackbearTV
  • Development & Opportunity - The USPHL has a proven track record for development and player advancement.

Center Ice Arena

Center Ice Arena is located minutes from the heart of downtown Ontario. Our rink features an NHL Regulation 200 x 85-foot ice surface, our own dressing room, a spacious modern gym, and a shooting pad.


Hockey Operations

Jeremy Blumes, B.A., B.Ed

Jeremy Blumes, B.A., B.Ed

Head Coach and General Manager

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Blumes has been involved in hockey for over twenty years in a number of roles: Player, Coach, and Manager at the Junior A, B, Midget AAA, and AA levels, Scout, Mentor, Coach Coordinator, Board Member, Consultant, Web Developer, and Commissioner of the Calgary Summer Hockey League.

A native of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Blumes has been involved in hockey for over twenty years in a number of roles: Player, Coach, and Manager at the Junior A, B, Midget AAA, and AA levels, Scout, Mentor, Coach Coordinator, Board Member, Consultant, Web Developer, and Commissioner of the Calgary Summer Hockey League.

Coach Blumes was awarded Calgary Royals coach of the year honors for the 2012-13 season. The following season (2013-14) Blumes' team won a provincial championship along with Hockey Calgary's coach of the year award.

Blumes teaching background helps with the chosen career path of coaching. Proud of the many successful seasons and championships he has been a part of, however, for Jeremy, the most rewarding part of coaching is playing a role in a young man's development both on and off the ice.

Blumes has a proven track record of building junior programs and moving players onto higher levels. Following the ‘19-20 season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, his passion for coaching and the new challenge of building an expansion program brought Jeremy and his wife Amanda to Southern California to join the USPHL Reign.

Under Blumes' guidance, the Reign has become one of the premier Junior A programs in North America. 

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Eric Phillips

Eric Phillips

Assistant Coach, Player Development

Phillips previously served as an assistant coach with the Jr. Ducks 18U AA team and currently holds the same role with the Lady Ducks 14U AAA program.

Phillips previously served as an assistant coach with the Jr. Ducks 18U AA team and currently holds the same role with the Lady Ducks 14U AAA program.

In addition to his youth coaching experience, Phillips has worked with the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks since the 2020–21 season as a gameday assistant, supporting game operations and logistics.

Phillips is also owner operator of the Athlete Advisory Group, a player-focused agency service dedicated to mentorship, video analysis, and position-specific training. A former junior and collegiate player himself, Phillips brings a modern coaching style built on skill development, structured systems, and clear, consistent communication.

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Kevin Clark

Kevin Clark

Assistant Coach

Kevin Clark brings a wealth of playing experience and a deep understanding of the game to his role as a Skills Coach. A native of Ontario, Kevin played youth hockey with the Ontario Senators and Midget AAA with the California Stars, before playing in juniors with the Helena Bighorns and NAHL's Aberdeen Wings - ultimately winning a National Championship in Helena. He then went on to play college hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 

Kevin Clark brings a wealth of playing experience and a deep understanding of the game to his role as a Skills Coach. A native of Ontario, Kevin played youth hockey with the Ontario Senators and Midget AAA with the California Stars, before playing in juniors with the Helena Bighorns and NAHL's Aberdeen Wings - ultimately winning a National Championship in Helena. He then went on to play college hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. 

As a former defensive defenseman, Kevin focuses on smart decision making and helping young players understand the game. He's committed to developing confident, well rounded players who play with purpose. 

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Michael Weekly

Michael Weekly

Assistant Coach

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Michael brings over three decades of experience as a hockey defenseman and nearly two decades as a dedicated coach. With 33 years on the ice and 18 years behind the bench, he has worked with players at every level from Mites to College instilling a strong foundation in defensive team play.

Originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Michael brings over three decades of experience as a hockey defenseman and nearly two decades as a dedicated coach. With 33 years on the ice and 18 years behind the bench, he has worked with players at every level from Mites to College instilling a strong foundation in defensive team play.

Michael specializes in building strong, intelligent defensive play, emphasizing a balanced approach that blends physicality, skill, and hockey IQ. His coaching goes beyond systems and drills, he’s committed to developing players who are not only better athletes but also more disciplined, resilient, and respectful individuals on and off the ice.

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Reed Kinsey

Reed Kinsey

Goalie Coach

Reed's love for hockey began early, watching his uncle play and quickly becoming obsessed with the action on the ice. While he started as a skater, he soon realized the goalie was the true game changer and he wanted that challenge. He began competitive play at age 7 and grew through the ranks, winning a State Championship at the Pee Wee level and competing in major events like the Pacific Coast Regionals and the NAPHL Nationals. He was honored to be selected as the Pacific Region's top goalie and earned other recognitions along the way. He later played in the USPHL, WSHL, and briefly in the NAHL. 

Reed's love for hockey began early, watching his uncle play and quickly becoming obsessed with the action on the ice. While he started as a skater, he soon realized the goalie was the true game changer and he wanted that challenge. He began competitive play at age 7 and grew through the ranks, winning a State Championship at the Pee Wee level and competing in major events like the Pacific Coast Regionals and the NAPHL Nationals. He was honored to be selected as the Pacific Region's top goalie and earned other recognitions along the way. He later played in the USPHL, WSHL, and briefly in the NAHL. 

Coaching became Reed's next chapter. Built on years of playing, refereeing, volunteering, and learning from great mentors. He is proud to help the next generation of goaltenders develop their skills, mindset, and love for the game. 

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Eleni Rannis

Eleni Rannis

Communications Officer
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Jenna Janadi

Jenna Janadi

Athletic Trainer

Jenna is a certified athletic trainer and graduate of Plymouth State University, where she received her Master’s in Athletic Training. She attended Cal State University, Fullerton for undergrad, where she got her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology. Her primary responsibilities at Compete include serving as the Athletic Trainer at Capistrano Valley Christian School, the Ontario Avalanche Junior Hockey Team, and Socal Blues club soccer. Jenna also manages Athletic Training coverage of events.

TESTIMONIAL

Josh Teves

Josh Teves

Vancouver Canucks

“Coach Blumes was instrumental in my development and helped me in midget get to the NCAA today. His coaching style rewarded hardworking players and created a positive platform for skill development and improvement. Jeremy’s ability to find untapped potential in players will lead his teams and players to success.”

PREVIOUS PLAYERS SAY

“Jeremy has the best interest of his players in mind and wants to move as many of them on to the next level as possible. His consistent winning record as a coach speaks for itself, he always seems to get the most out of his players. Very knowledgeable not only about the game and systems but about team dynamics and how to win!” - Everett Putz, Calgary Mustangs, AJHL

“Coach Jeremy has had a great impact on my playing career. Having played for him my last two years of midget, Jeremy was very influential on my development and preparation for junior hockey. Jeremy has a great sense of what it takes to run a team in terms of identifying player’s strengths both on and off the ice and placing them in positions that will help not only the team succeed but for the player to grow as well.” - Nicholas Sandy, - Iowa State University, ACHA

“Jeremy Blumes was my head coach for 2 seasons. He gave me my first and only commitment to play junior hockey and made sure that I had the opportunity to grow as both a player and a citizen. Jeremy was always the first person at the rink, and the last to leave. This devotion to the game allowed him to create a winning culture and build a strong relationship between the team and the community that supports them.” - Colton Hutchinson, University of Victoria, BCIHL

“Jeremy Blumes is a positive influence on young players. He held our team accountable on and off the ice. At the same time, he was very approachable. I feel because of this I improved as a player under his leadership.” - Ben Sanderson, Vernon Vipers, BCHL, NCAA Colorado College

The USPHL

The United States Premier Hockey League is the nation’s largest junior amateur ice hockey league and the only league to span the continental United States and parts of Canada. From Seattle to San Diego, and from Maine to Florida, the USPHL has a home for student-athletes with the skill and determination to play college hockey.

Overall, across all its divisions, the USPHL had more than 3,100 alumni playing college hockey in 2022-23 and more than 250 playing pro hockey, including in the NHL.



LAS VEGAS SHOWCASE

The Las Vegas Showcase is an annual event near the winter break. The showcase draws a number of College Coaches and Scouts leading to opportunities with those schools. Our team's location and exposure to those college programs prove to be a significant advantage for players from our level advancing to post-secondary hockey programs.

Reign in the Inland Empire Community

Our players' significant off-ice development is a tremendous source of pride for our entire organization. By giving back to our community our players learn indelible life lessons, as well as add valuable experiences to help increase their future educational and employment opportunities. Community involvement also serves as a valuable tool for team building.

Road Hockey Rulez

Be Seen at the Surf & Turf Showcase


Surf 'n' turf showcase series


Westminster, CA June 19-21, 2026 Ice Realm- Westminster

Saskatoon, SK June 26-28, 2026 Canlan Sports- Jemini, Saskatoon

The Surf & Turf Showcase Series is eligible to 2006-2010 elite DOB’s pursuing AAA, Junior, and College hockey opportunities. 

Showcase Features: 

-3 Game Guarantee with certified officials 

- One Structured Practice instructed by guest coaches

- Goalie Session and Evaluation 

- Professional Athletic Therapists on-site

- Ocean Front / Dryland Workout 

- All Games Live Streamed in HD

- Player & Parent Information Seminar with guest coaches and scouts, followed by Q and A session

- Exit interviews with quantifiable feedback from Coaches and Scouts in attendance

- Nutrition and Hydration supplements

Guest Coaches and Scouts: We have several COLLEGE, NCAA, ACAC, NAHL, NCDC, AJHL, SJHL, USPHL programs in attendance evaluating and coaching players throughout the weekend

- Vincent Pietrangelo - Anchorage Alaska Assistant Coach NCAA

- Tyler Drader - Sait Trojans, ACAC

- Alex Even HC, Prince George Spruce Kings BCHL

- Nick Mish Johnstown Tomahawks NAHL

- Kevin McClosky & Richard Bohan Utah Outliers NCDC

- Jeremy Blumes HC, GM Ontario Jr Reign, USPHL 

- James Spaargaren HC, GM San Diego Sabers, USPHL  

- Domenic Pittis - Director of Hockey, St. Mary's High School

- Jesse Kofalk Head Coach, Sonoma County Flyers, Head Coach, Santa Rosa Growlers, Hockey Director, Santa Rosa Flyers

- Tomas Kapusta - St John Bosco, Head Coach, Kapusta Hockey Academy 

- Travis Ryberchinski - Dakota College at Bottineau

- Dean Wilson HC San Diego State Aztecs ACHA 

- Austin Cline - Arizona State University 

+ Many more to be added closer to the start of the camps! 

Showcase will begin after 4 PM on the Friday and and conclude no later than Sunday, 4 PM

Rosters and Schedule will be emailed to camp participants a week prior to the showcase. 

If you are traveling with a fellow registrant and would like to be on the same team for car pool purposes, please advise within your registration package

Space is limited, we encourage players to register early to secure their spot - Early Bird Discount available until March 1. 

Bosco Prep Development Camp

Elevate your game and secure your future on the ice. If you are an incoming high school freshman through senior with aspirations for junior and collegiate hockey, the journey starts here.

Through our exclusive development pathway, we provide a direct ladder for players to advance from St. John Bosco Prep to the San Diego Sabers (USPHL) and ultimately to the Ontario Jr. Reign (NCDC). This "Play for the Reign" pipeline is designed to identify, develop, and promote elite talent to the highest levels of junior and NCAA hockey.

Bosco Prep Development Camp 2026

The first step in our internal development path is the Bosco Prep Development Camp. This is your opportunity to be evaluated by the same coaching staff that leads our Junior programs.

  • Dates: April 24–26, 2026

  • Location: Ice Realm Westminster – Westminster, CA

  • Ages: Incoming Freshman – Seniors

  • What to Expect:

    • Elite-level practices and high-intensity evaluations.

    • Direct interaction with the Bosco, Sabers, and Jr. Reign coaching staff.

    • Quantifiable feedback via Elite Ice Analytics and exit interviews.

    • A glimpse into the "Bosco Way"—building men of character and talent.

Are you ready to climb the ladder? Don’t just play the game—build a career. Secure your spot at the Bosco Prep Development Camp and start your journey toward the NCDC and beyond.

SIGN UP FOR CAMP NOW

Space is limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Reign family.



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Player Advancement

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Alumni

Brendan Bauer

Brendan Bauer

Davenport Univ.
Armen Arabyan

Armen Arabyan

Arizona State Univ.
Ben De Haas

Ben De Haas

Lawrence Tech Univ.
Dylan Thompson

Dylan Thompson

Lawrence Tech Univ.
Félix Gagnon

Félix Gagnon

Joliette Prédateurs
Jacob Pelletier

Jacob Pelletier

Rockland Nationals
Michael Deforel

Michael Deforel

HCV Martigny
Adam Layden

Adam Layden

NOTRE DAME HOUNDS

TESTIMONIALS

Ethan McKibbin

Ethan McKibbin

“Player development with the Ontario Jr Reign has been excellent. Working with Coach Blumes on the ice and Coach Vargas in the gym has helped my teammates, and I have drastic improvements both on and off the ice. The Jr Reign makes sure players have all the tools they need to reach that next level.”

NICO VAZQUEZ

NICO VAZQUEZ

“Playing for the Reign was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. The atmosphere of the team is amazing and the locker room was always energetic. The coaches are always pushing everyone to be the best version of themselves and it really helped the team grow and become better.”

Jackson Wade

Jackson Wade

"Playing for the Reign gave me an opportunity and experience like I’ve never had and am very happy I made the decision to play in Ontario. Being able to live in a place I’d never be able to, all while letting me play the game I love which is incredible. Our coaching staff is great and coach Jeremy is a big reason I came to play for the Reign."

DAMON AGYEMAN

DAMON AGYEMAN

"I've enjoyed playing for the Jr Reign and coaching staff here in Ontario. They not only push me to be a better player but also to become a better person outside the sport of hockey."

Hockey Operations

  • Seth Anderson - Mental Performance Coach 
  • Braden Bystrom - Southern Alberta Scout
  • Tristan Chester - Operations
  • Sam Laplante  - Operations
  • Brett Kramers - Edmonton, AB Scout
  • Nick Mish - Consultant
  • Michael Morrow - Calgary, AB Scout
  • Dave Norris - Arizona Scout 
  • Rick Roberts - Educational Advisor
  • Anthony Sharp - Massachusetts Scout
  • Connor Vermeulen - Vancouver, BC Scout

REIGN ORGANIZATION

  • Ben Frank - President
  • Joyce Frank - Vice President
  • Amanda McPherson - Host Homes and Public Affairs Coordinator
  • Dr. Chris Koutures - Team Physician
  • Dr. Hiep Nguyen - Team Dentist
  • Chris Phillips, ATC, CSCS - Athletic Trainer
  • Mike Hannegan, MS, ATC - Athletic Trainer
  • Jenna Janadi, MS, ATC - Athletic Trainer
  • Steve Grannado - Play-by-play Announcer
  • Jason Hernandez - PA Announcer
  • Mike Zitek - Photographer

Host Homes

Our players come from all over the world. During the season they need a place to call home while they represent Ontario. We believe that our young men are best situated in homes with supportive families, not in large dorm-type settings. 

Our billet coordinator and “team mom” is Amanda McPherson, Coach Blumes' wife. Amanda has found a number of terrific families in the inland empire that provides our players with the necessary structure to thrive during the demanding season. Living away from family can be a big change. Our billets provide a friendly, welcoming, and healthy home atmosphere, Nutritious meals, and a stable place for our player to pursue their studies and relax from the demands of playing junior hockey. 

Life in the IE

TESTIMONIALS

AIDEN SZAUTNER

AIDEN SZAUTNER

“Playing for the Reign was an experience I won’t forget for a long time. The weather is what brought me to Ontario but the teammates and friends I made along the way are what made me stay.”

Andrew Cervantes

Andrew Cervantes

“This year has been a roller coaster of emotions. Going from injury to injury I wasn't sure if I would have bounced back without the support of this organization. The coaches and teammates I met here are more than peers and elders, they became family. I look forward to the future of this team.”

Junah Croteau

Junah Croteau

“Playing for the Reign is about gaining experience as a player, but also growing up as a person. During a season, there are always highs and lows but the staff is always there to build on the positive and help the team achieve their maximum potential.”