ECHL Reading Royals

Cuddemi Is 4th Royal to Win Player of Month Award

Published on December 4, 2019 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


PRINCETON, N.J. - Reading Royals forward Ralph Cuddemi has been named the Warrior Hockey ECHL ‚¬Ë†Player of the Month for November, the fourth time ever a Royals player has received the honor.

Cuddemi scored 12 goals and added nine assists for 21 points in 13 games during the month. He is the first Royals player to score at least 12 goals and 21 points in a month since Andrew Sarauer, who did it in March 2010 (12g, 23 pts.). Cuddemi and former Reading forward Matt Willows have both won the award since Kirk MacDonald became Head Coach in Apr. 2017.

Royals Named Player of the Month

F Ralph Cuddemi (12g, 21 pts., 13 GP) - Nov. 2019

F Matt Willows (3g, 16 pts., 14 GP) - Jan. 2018

F Yannick Tifu (8g, 8a, 16 pts., 11 GP) - Dec. 2012

F Ben Gordon (6g, 14a, 10 GP) - Dec. 2009

The 26-year-old tallied at least one goal in seven games, including three multi-goal efforts. He tied the Royals' single-game record with four goals in a 7-2 win against Newfoundland on Nov. 24. Cuddemi picked up at least one point in 12 of his 13 November outings, and had four multi-point games. He was named ECHL ‚¬Ë†Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 24 after posting six goals and an assist in three games during the week.

A native of Concord, Ontario, Cuddemi leads the ECHL with 19 goals and 32 points in 22 games this season.

Cuddemi has recorded 203 points (103g-100a) in 234 career ECHL games with Reading, Wichita, Fort Wayne, Utah and Florida.

Prior to turning pro, Cuddemi tallied 123 points (61g-62a) in 154 career games at Canisius College.

Upcoming Home Games

Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Star Wars Night): Character Appearances | Lightsaber Training Session | Free Souvenir Cup Refills | Postgame Party with players at Cheers! Restaurant at the DoubleTree Hotel.

Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Affiliation Night) Toss Bears on the ice after the Royals' first goal | Plush Bear giveaway to first 1,500 fans | Slapshot invites local mascots including Flyers Mascot Gritty to the game | Gritty Meet and Greet Add-Ons Available | Philadelphia Flyers Theme Affiliation Jerseys - Game Worn Jersey Auction Online | $1 Frozen Treats

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