Author: Sam Wismer

ECHL: Reading Royals: Royals Sign Assistant Coach

On July 17th, 2024, Reading Royals announced the hiring of a new Assistant Coach, Ryan Anderson. Anderson comes to Reading and the ECHL from the NAHL team, Amarillo Wranglers. Prior to being Head Coach of the Wranglers, Anderson served as Assistant Coach and Head Coach in the NA3HL for Corpus Christi IceRays and Texas Jr. […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Brock Caufield Signs With Reading Royals For His Second Professional Season

On Monday, July 15th, 2024, Reading Royals announced that Brock Caufield had signed an ECHL contract for the 2024-2025 season. Having spent his rookie season with the now-defunct Newfoundland Growlers, Caufield comes to Reading. Caufield dressed in 63 games and tallied 12 goals with 20 assists. Caufield is the older brother of Montreal Canadiens Forward […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Yvan Mongo Returns For Third Season

On July 11th, 2024, Reading Royals announced Forward Yvan Mongo is returning for his third professional season. Mongo has made his name, especially within the Reading Royals base, as a fan favorite for his speed, goal scoring, and demeanor. Mongo has proven himself to be a crucial part to the team, and you know when […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Shane Sellar Re-Signs For Third Full Professional Season

On July 11th, 2024, Reading Royals announced that Forward Shane Sellar has re-signed for his third full professional season. Sellar is a mainstay and fan favorite in Reading the last two seasons. This past season, Sellar has played in 63 games and tallied 15 goals with 16 assists. Hailing from Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Sellar came to […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Defenseman Tony Malinowski Re-Signs

On July 8th, 2024, Reading Royals announced Defenseman Tony Malinowski re-signs with the club for his first full professional season. Malinowski signed with Reading in after playing with Minnesota State University-Mankato for five seasons. During the course of the 2023-2024 season, Malinowski notched four points along with a +2 rating in the span of 13 […]

ECHL: Reading Royals: Kenny Johnson Re-Signs For Second Season

The Reading Royals announced on July 8th, 2024 that Defenseman Kenny Johnson will be joining the Royals for his second professional season. Hailing from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Johnson played in a total of 46 games in the 2023-2024 season. He notched one goal and 10 assists. “I am excited to sign with the Royals again […]

Tanner Laczynski Heads To The Vegas Golden Knights

After being drafted in 2016 by the Flyers in Round 6, 169th overall, Laczynski’s time has ended with the Flyers organization. Becoming a UFA July 1st, 2024, Laczynski signed a 2-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Laczynski will get looks at Golden Knights training camp, but will likely start the year with the AHL […]

Felix Sandström Leaves Flyers Organization, Heads To Buffalo

Free Agency Day 2024 has proven to be just as crazy as the 2024 NHL Entry Draft was. The Buffalo Sabres pick up Goaltending Depth with the addition of Felix Sandström. Sandström started his career when he was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft in Round Three, 70th pick overall. […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Announce Season-Ending Roster

On Sunday, June 23rd, 2024, the Reading Royals announced their season-ending roster. Head Coach Jason Binkley reserved the rights of 17 players, with 11 being forwards and 6 being defensemen. Five players named on the 2024 season-ending roster were on the 2023 season-ending roster. Those players were Defensemen Mike Chen and Tyler Heidt and Forwards Yvan Mongo, […]

ECHL: Reading Royals Complete Future Considerations

It’s the first of a few important upcoming dates for the ECHL and teams are starting to complete trades from the past season called Future Considerations. The Reading Royals have announced their list. Royals will receive one player and deal three players Receiving: Grant Hebert: Reading Royals will receive forward Grant Hebert from Allen Americans. […]