PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Ben Frank

Jr Reign President

As President of the Ontario Jr. Reign, I could not be more pleased to introduce you to our organization. With over two decades of experience in hockey, 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.

Guided by the leadership of Head Coach and General Manager Jeremy Blumes, our team took another step forward in our second season while staying true to our 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

The Ontario Junior Reign is a Junior A hockey team playing out of Center Ice Arena in Ontario, California. Ontario is a quiet bedroom community 40 minutes east of Los Angeles. The Reign plays in the United States Premier Hockey League within the pacific division.

The Reign's primary objective is player development, both on and off the ice.

In two seasons, the Reign have progressed from an expansion team that made the playoffs on the final night of the regular season, to contending for the top spot in the pacific division while being ranked among the top teams in the nation.

Our player's on-ice development boasts a number of advantages. In two seasons we have seen a number of our players advance to higher levels of Junior, College, and Professional. Along with developing our on-ice program, another source of pride for our team is our players' off-ice development.

Our coaches, organization, and community value character, commitment, and accountability, while we all work towards getting better each and every day.

THE REIGN ADVANTAGE

Professional Coaching and leadership from 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, which will help our athletes organize their study and work schedule
Dryland Training with professional instruction in a spacious, modern gym
Yoga and Active Recovery Sessions instructed by world-class figure skater Moe Okuda
Additional Workouts including Spin + Boxing Instruction
Goaltending Instruction Spencer Mclay, Southern California USA Hockey Goaltending Development Lead
Shooting Pad practice stickhandling and shooting accuracy
InStat Reports - Advanced stats, give away / take away, blocked shots, FO, + more: 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+ 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 hocketv.com hosted by play-by-play phenom Steve Grannado.
Development & Opportunity - The USPHL has a proven track record for development and player advancement.

Hockey Operations

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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Andrew O’Brien

Assistant Coach

Originally from Toronto, Canada Andrews' love for the game has taken him around the world.

Originally from Toronto, Canada Andrews' love for the game has taken him around the world.

After being drafted in the 4th round by the Anaheim Ducks in 2012 Andrew spent 6 years playing in North America with various organizations including the Anaheim Ducks, Nashville Predators, Dallas Stars, and Calgary Flames where he was fortunate enough to play under coaches such as Dallas Eakins (HC Anaheim Ducks) Dean Evason (HC Minnesota Wild) and Trent Yawney (AC LA Kings).

Following his playing career in North America, Andrew most recently spent time overseas playing in the KHL, SHL, Liiga, Germany, and Austria.

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Tony Vargas

Assistant Coach

Coach Vargas grew up playing youth hockey in Southern California, Following Tony’s junior Career Vargas attended Finlandia University to play NCAA D3 hockey earning his bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a focus on Entrepreneurship.

Coach Vargas grew up playing youth hockey in Southern California, Following Tony’s junior Career Vargas attended Finlandia University to play NCAA D3 hockey earning his bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a focus on Entrepreneurship.

Along with his responsibilities with the Reign, Tony is a Head Coach with the Empire Hockey Club. Tony is a central figure in the inland empire hockey community offering skill development lessons and private training.

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Spencer McLay

Goaltending Coach

A native of La Verne, CA, is the USA Hockey Goaltending Development Lead for the Southern California region. Spencer competed for the Walpole Express before signing with the Ontario Reign of the ECHL. Shortly afterward, he moved to the Southern Pro Hockey League to compete with the Mississippi River Kings and Pensacola Ice Flyers. McLay is the co-founder and director of Goaltending Development at Rose City Pats Tier Hockey Program.

Mike Hannegan

Athletic Trainer and Strength Coach

With 15 years as an Athletic Trainer in the National Hockey League. An Orange County native, Hannegan’s resume includes over 17 years of experience as a Certified Athletic Trainer in professional sports including over 1000 Professional Hockey games worked.

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

TESTIMONIALS

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

“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

"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

"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."

TESTIMONIALS

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

“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

“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.”