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ECHL: Hockey Returns to Reading

The Reading Royals have returned to play in Reading, Pennsylvania, with a preseason game at home against division opponent, the Adirondack Thunder. Fans got to come out and see what Coach Henry has put together for the 2023-24 season. Royals fans got to return to the Santander Arena this week for their first taste of […]


ECHL: Reading Royals Eliminate Maine Mariners in Game 6 for a Second Year in a Row

The Reading Royals saw a bit of déjà vu this Saturday night for Game 6 of their series against the Maine Mariners as they ended Maine’s season once again at the Santander Arena. The Royals took the series lead against Maine back to the Santander Arena, hoping to end the series at home to move on […]


ECHL: Reading Royals Release Protected List with Many Big Names Not Returning

The Reading Royals released their protected list for the 2023-24 season with many names that will not be returning and some that may be a bit surprising to see. The Reading Royals protected list goes as follows: Twelve Forwards: Patrick Bajkov, Solag Bakich, Alec Butcher, Jackson Cressey, Brendan Hoffmann, Tyler Kirkup, Tyler Kobryn, Yvan Mongo, […]


Adirondack Thunder Come From Behind To Beat Reading Royals; Extend Point-Streak to 9

The Adirondack Thunder have struggled this season against the Reading Royals, as coming into Wednesday’s game, the Thunder were 2-5-2-0 against the Royals this season and had yet to beat Reading on the road. Reading would get on the board at the 6:39 mark of the opening period as Max Newton picked up his 28th […]



ECHL: Growlers Take Beating as Reading Rises

The Newfoundland Growlers faced a tough loss on home ice in game 56 with a 6:1 end in the series opener to the Reading Royals. The final goal in the third, a highlight-reel wrap-around scored by Alec Butcher, ticked Growler Dryden McKay off so much the flustered goalie gave the net a few hearty smacks […]


ECHL: South Division Weekly Recap | Week 2

ECHL South Division (October 21 – October 27, 2024) The Florida Everblades are leading the ECHL South Division with a perfect record, earning eight points and a 1.000 points percentage, showcasing their dominance early in the season. Following closely are the Savannah Ghost Pirates, who have started strong with a 3-1-0 record, accumulating six points […]


ECHL: Evan Barratt Scores His Second Hat Trick This Week For Reading

This week, the Royals played both Canadian opponents, the Trois-Rivières Lions and the Newfoundland Growlers, with Evan Barratt earning his second hat-trick for the second week in a row. Reading Royals vs. Trois-Rivières Lions (3/3/23, 3/4/23, 3/5/23, and 3/8/23) The Reading Royals played four games against Trois-Rivières in six days, winning two at home. Their […]


ECHL: Did Reading Royals Play their Last Home Game of the Season After Critical Loss to Newfoundland Growlers?

The Reading Royals suffered a critical loss in their final home game of the series against the Newfoundland Growlers. Royals fans left the Santander Arena Tuesday night, hoping this was not the last meeting until opening night in October. Royals fans experienced a heartbreaking night, starting with a goal just 14 seconds in by Keenan […]


Pink in the Woo: Royals Take Another W on Pink Ice

For the second week in a row, the Royals were victorious on pink ice, this time at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. 2/10/2023: Royals vs. Railers @ DCU Center in Worcester, MA The Royals started their two-game series away in Worcester, where it was safe to say they started off the game fiercely. Mason […]