Michel Nets Two, Royals Take Opener against Swamp Rabbits, 4-1
ECHL Reading Royals

Michel Nets Two, Royals Take Opener against Swamp Rabbits, 4-1

Published on February 27, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (27-18-5-1, 60 PTS), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, defeated the Greenville Swamp Rabbits (21-23-5-1, 48 PTS), 4-1, at Santander Arena on Friday, February 27th.

Goaltender Yaniv Perets (9-7-1-1) earned the win in goal with 36 saves on 37 shots faced while Swamp Rabbits' netminder Isaiah Saville (7-7-0-1) suffered the loss in goal with 27 saves on 30 shots faced.

Ben Meehan (7) and Jeremy Michel (9) broke the scoreless game with goals at 6:34 and 18:05 into the second period, respectively, for a Reading two-goal lead entering the third period, 2-0.

Tyler Lovell (6) cut Reading's lead in half at 8:32 of the third period for Greenville, 2-1, before Michel (10) restored the Royals two-goal lead at 8:57, 3-1. Liam Devlin (7) sealed the Reading win with an empty net goal at 18:04, 4-1.

The win was Reading's fifth straight at home and their 14th over their last 17 home games (14-2-1-0).

The Royals conclude a two-game series against Greenville on Saturday, February 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena.

For all home games this season, fans can enjoy parking as low as $5 (see garage locations & rates).

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