Ford Called up to ECHL's Reading Royals
Published on January 17, 2026 under SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
(MACON, Ga.) - The Macon Mayhem, proud members of the SPHL, announced Saturday that defenseman Hayden Ford has been called up by the ECHL's Reading Royals.
Ford is the first Mayhem defenseman to earn an ECHL call-up since Adam Eby in December of 2023, when he was called up by the Savannah Ghost Pirates. The call-up comes after Ford's career-high three assist night last night. In 21 games this season, Ford has recorded 12 points (2 g, 10 a).
Additionally, forward Max Messier has been activated from injured reserve, and will return to the Mayhem lineup tonight.
The Mayhem host the Birmingham Bulls for the second game of their weekend series tonight for Lilo & Stitch Night. Guarantee your seat by purchasing tickets at maconmayhem.com.
SPHL Stories from January 17, 2026
- Massive Third Period Rally Nets Ice Bears Point in Shootout Loss - Knoxville Ice Bears
- Peoria Outlasts Quad City, 4-3, in Shootout, Improve to 7-0 in 2026 - Peoria Rivermen
- Evansville Edges Ice Flyers, 2 -1 - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Dawgs Outlasted by Marksmen in 3-2 Home Loss - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- Marksmen Bounce Back, Down Dawgs - Fayetteville Marksmen
- Dawgs Outlasted by Marksmen in 3-2 Home Loss - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
- Sellout Crowd Awaits Tonight as Ice Flyers Continue Eventful Weekend - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- Marksmen Add Forward Marcus Fechko - Fayetteville Marksmen
- Ice Flyers Announce 4th Sellout of Season - Pensacola Ice Flyers
- SPHL Announces Suspensions - SPHL
- Ford Called up to ECHL's Reading Royals - Macon Mayhem
- Game Preview: January 17 vs Evansville - Pensacola Ice Flyers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
