ECHL Reading Royals

Lehigh Valley Recalls D James De Haas

Published on November 1, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled defenseman James de Haas from the Reading Royals, the teams announced Wednesday. In four games this season, de Haas has three assists, tied for the most among Royals defensemen.

The 23-year-old native of Mississauga, ON is in his rookie season. Last year, de Haas captained Clarkson University and recorded the most points in a single season by a Golden Knights blueliner (29) in 14 seasons. The Red Wings drafted de Haas in the sixth round (170 overall) of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft.

Reading plays five road games in six days, starting this Friday, Nov. 3 at Worcester for a 7:05 p.m. puck drop. The next home game is Sat., Nov. 11 vs. Jacksonville at 7 p.m. for Veteran's Appreciation Night and a Royals rally towel giveaway to the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of U.G.I. Utilities.

The best deal in sports!

Call the Royals offices and ask for "John" to learn about the best deal in sports. Get tickets to Reading's five-biggest games for $69.95, plus we'll buy you dinner. Call 610-898-7825 for more information.

About the Royals

Proudly affiliated with the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and AHL's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the Royals play at Santander Arena, located in downtown Reading, PA at 700 Penn Street. Reading has been owned by serial entrepreneur Jack Gulati since 2014 and the Royals are in their 17 th ECHL season. The Royals won the Kelly Cup in 2013, have made the playoffs in eight straight seasons and are four-time division champions.

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Broadcast Coverage

All Royals game can be heard on Rumba 1340 AM and the iHeartRadio app by searching "Rumba 1340". The pregame show starts 15 minutes before puck drop. Watch Royals games on ECHL.tv. Reading away games are show locally on BCTV.

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