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The Reading Royals are a minor league hockey team. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the ECHL.

Royals Re-Sign Artem Kulakov for 2026-27 Season

July 14, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that defenseman Artem Kulakov has re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season. Kulakov, 23, is entering his fourth-full professional season after registering 10 points (3g-7a) and a second-team most 150 penalty minutes across 66 games with Reading last season. The Bolshoy Kamen, Russia native also skated in all five games for Reading in the 2025 Kelly Cup Playoffs, adding 10 penalty minutes. In 183... Full Story

Royals Send 2026 Season Qualifying Offers

July 8, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced the team's 2026 Qualifying Offers list. Reading issued qualifying offers to eight players at Tuesday's deadline, completing the ECHL rights protection process entering 2026-27. The eight players issued qualifying offers by the Royals are: ------------------------ Forwards (5): Nolan Burke, Jacob Frasca, Kyle Haskins, Yvan Mongo, Ty Voit Defensemen (2): Kyle Walker, Jake Willets Goaltender (1): I... Full Story

Reading Royals Name Justin Stevens Assistant Coach

July 7, 2026 - (Reading, PA) - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Justin Stevens as the team's new Assistant Coach. Stevens, 34, a Brantford, ON-native and the 26th assistant coach in Reading's 25-season history, joins the coaching staff under Head Coach and General Manager Anthony Peters. "Justin is a great person and hockey coach," Peters stated. "He is passionate about developing players, he's hard working, and he is a winner. I look forward to working alongsid... Full Story

Royals Re-Sign Connor McMenamin and Jack Page for 2026-27 Season

July 6, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Connor McMenamin and defenseman Jack Page have re-signed with the club for the 2026-27 season. McMenamin, 27, is entering his third-full professional season after posting 14 goals, which tied for second most on the team, and a team-fifth most 29 points (14g-15a) in 63 games played. The Collegeville, Pennsylvania native also skated in all five of Reading 2025 Kelly Cup Playoff games, adding a... Full Story

• Royals Re-Sign Artem Kulakov for 2026-27 Season - July 14, 2026
  
• Royals Send 2026 Season Qualifying Offers - July 8, 2026
  
• Reading Royals Name Justin Stevens Assistant Coach - July 7, 2026
  
• Royals Re-Sign Connor McMenamin and Jack Page for 2026-27 Season - July 6, 2026
  
• Royals Sign Carter Schade for 2026-27 Season - June 30, 2026
  
• Royals Announce 2025-26 Season-Ending Roster - June 23, 2026
  
• Royals Announce Completions of 2025-26 Future Consideration Deals - June 20, 2026
  
• Royals Announce 2026 Protected List - June 9, 2026
  
• Royals Named Finalists for 2025-26 ECHL Inclusive Spirit Award - June 8, 2026
  
• Royals Release 25th Anniversary Regular Season Schedule - May 14, 2026
  
• Save the Date: Royals 2026-27 Home Opener Is October 31 - May 11, 2026
  
• Reading Royals 20th Annual Slapshot Charities Golf Tournament on Monday, October 13 - May 8, 2026
  
• Royals' Season Ends to Nailers in Double Overtime Game Five in North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs Series, 1-0 - May 2, 2026
  
• Kurth, Royals Force Game Five with Overtime Comeback Win in North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs Series Game Four, 3-2 - May 1, 2026
  
• Royals Suffer Game Three Shutout Loss at Home, Trail North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs Series, 3-0 - April 29, 2026
  
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Reading Royals goaltender Keith Petruzzelli
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League: ECHL
Home: Reading, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Philadelphia Flyers
Website: Reading Royals site
Schedule: Full Reading Royals Schedule
Statistics: Full Reading Royals Statistics

Sat., May 2	L	Wheeling 1 at Reading 0 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final (OT)
Fri., May 1	W	Wheeling 2 at Reading 3 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final (OT)
Wed., Apr 29	L	Wheeling 2 at Reading 0 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sat., Apr 25	L	Reading 1 at Wheeling 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 24	L	Reading 0 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 18	L	Reading 2 at Florida 3	Final
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• Delaware Blue Coats (G League) - Wilmington, Delaware
  
• Lancaster Stormers (AtL) - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Lehigh Valley Spirits (MASL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Union (MLS) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Union II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Waterdogs (PLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia Wings (NLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  
• Reading Fightin Phils (EL) - Reading, Pennsylvania
  
• Wilmington Blue Rocks (SAL) - Wilmington, Delaware
  
• Philadelphia (WNBA) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  

• Nailers win in 2OT to advance in playoffs - ECHL Steubenville Herald-Star (May 4)
  
• Nailers Win Series In Double Overtime Thriller - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 4)
  
• Royals Extend Series by a Whisker - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (May 2)
  
• Gauthier, Nailers Shut Out Reading Again - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 30)
  
• Urdahl Scores Twice, Gauthier Records 20 Saves in 4-0 Win - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 25)
  
• Reading completes four-game sweep of Admirals in Pennsylvania - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (March 30)
  
• Admirals' playoff hopes officially kaput after another shutout by Reading - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (March 29)
  
• Another shutout by Reading puts Admirals' playoff hopes on life support - ECHL Virginian Pilot (March 28)
  
• Mariners shutout Reading, move closer to ECHL playoff berth - ECHL Portland Press Herald (March 23)
  
• Adirondack Thunder earn back-to-back wins over Reading in ECHL thrillers, home and away - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star (March 22)
  
• Thunder inch closer to playoff berth - ECHL Troy Record (March 21)
  
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