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D Steve Johnson Rejoins Reading

January 25, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Friday defenseman Steve Johnson has rejoined the Royals roster after being released from a professional tryout contract (PTO) with the AHL's Hershey Bears. The rookie defenseman skated in nine games with the Bears and generated an assist. With the Royals (23 GP), he has registered three goals, ten points and a plus-one rating.

The University of Minnesota graduate generated 40 points (6g) in 119 NCAA games. He played in every game over his final two collegiate seasons and helped the Golden Gophers win the B1G regular season championship three times.

The Los Angeles Kings selected Johnson in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Next Home Games

Wed., Jan. 30, 7:00 p.m. vs. Maine: Postgame player autograph session, pres. by Rieck's Printing.

Sat., Feb. 2, 7:00 p.m. vs. Manchester: MARVEL Super Hero Night and Diamond Credit Union Wall of Honor Night. The Royals will wear Black Panther jerseys and honor broadcasters Mark Thompson and Pat Richards. The team will give away Thompson/Richards puck to the first 2,000 fans.

Sun., Feb. 3, 2:00 p.m. vs. Manchester: Family Four Pack (4 burgers, 4 sodas and 4 tickets for $44).

Listen to today's game on the Mixlr App and Mixlr.com/ReadingRoyals, with pregame coverage starting 15 minutes before puck drop.

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