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ECHL North Division Semifinals Recap: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs Reading Royals
The Trois-Rivieres Lions and Reading Royals met in the North Division Semifinals, and the Lions swept the series in four games. For the Lions, this is the first time in franchise history that they will advance to the North Division Finals, as they await the winner of the Norfolk Admirals/Wheeling Nailers. Reading has failed to […]
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ECHL North Division Semifinals- Game 3 Recap: Trois-Rivieres Lions vs Reading Royals
The Reading Royals and Trois-Rivieres Lions best-of-seven series shifted to Reading on Monday Night for game three, with the Lions holding the 2-0 series lead. Reading would make some changes prior to game three, two that would catch the eyes of some fans. Gianfranco Cassaro would come out of the lineup for the Royals on […]
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ECHL: Reading Royals Clinch 2025 Kelly Cup Playoff Berth
The Reading Royals have clinched the final playoff spot in the North Division after taking both games against the Worcester Railers this weekend. This is Reading’s 16th Kelly Cup Playoff appearance, and first since 2023. For the Royals, this comes a year after the Orlando Solar Bears clinched the last spot in the South Division […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Reading Royals | 03/05/2025
The Adirondack Thunder finished a 14-day, eight-game road trip on Wednesday night in Reading against the Royals. Coming into the night, the Thunder had won all four games at Santander Arena, with their last loss in Reading coming over a year ago on March 1st, 2023. Adirondack would also play their second straight game without […]
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ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 18
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. Trois-Rivieres Lions (33-9-4-1, 71pts, 1st Place) The Trois-Rivieres Lions would make easy work of their week, picking up four straight wins against the Thunder. Jakov Novak continues to haunt the Thunder as […]
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PHOTOS: Reading Royals vs. South Carolina Stingrays – 01/26/2025
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C – In a performance that showcased the South Carolina Stingrays‘ resilience, Micah Miller secured a spectacular 3-2 overtime victory over the Reading Royals with his second game-winning goal of the season. Also scoring for the Rays was Erik Middendorf and Charlie Combs. Seth Eisele’s masterful control of the crease saw 24 saves […]
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ECHL: North Division Recap | Week 13
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. The theme of week 13 would be injuries as almost every team in the Division would either suffer an injury during the week or come in dealing with a laundry list of injuries. […]
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ECHL North Division Recap: Week 12
This divisional recap summarizes the North Division teams in the ECHL, focusing on their standings, recent game results, player milestones, and key statistics. There’s no question that there was a lot of scoring in the North Division over the past week. Wheeling Nailers (23-6-1, 47pts, 1st Place) The Nailers continue to hold the top spot […]
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ECHL: Maine Mariners Weekly Recap 11/24/2024
Photo Credit: Maine Mariners The Maine Mariners had an eventful week, starting their two-week road series and making some impactful roster moves. On Tuesday night, fans would be given the news of roster changes before the start of the roadie. The Mariners would announce their re-signing of Chase Zieky. The forward from Connecticut was acquired […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Adirondack Thunder vs Reading Royals | 11/17/2024
The Adirondack Thunder and Reading Royals met for the final game of their three-in-three on Sunday afternoon as the Thunder were looking for the weekend sweep. The game would begin similar to the way it did on Friday Night, as the Thunder had the momentum early on, but the Royals would get a lucky break […]
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