Petruzzelli Stops 27, Royals Sweep Two-Game Series against Gargoyles, 2-1

Published on January 31, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (22-16-4-0, 48 PTS), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, defeated the Greensboro Gargoyles (10-22-5-1, 26 PTS), 2-1, at Santander Arena on Saturday, January 31st.

Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (10-10-3-0) earned the win in goal with 27 saves on 28 shots faced while Gargoyles' netminder Ruslan Khazheyev (5-12-3-0) suffered the loss in goal with 33 saves on 35 shots faced.

After a scoreless first period, Greensboro scored first for their lone goal at 7:22 in the second period from Zach Faremouth (6). Reading answered with goals before the intermission with a shorthanded tally from Zach Bannister (2) at 13:47 and the game-winning goal from Hunter Johannes (9) at 18:45.

Petruzzelli stopped all 11 shots faced in the final frame to secure the two-game series sweep of Greensboro and sixth win over the Gargoyles this season (6-1-0).

With the win, the Royals have won 12 of their last 15 home games with a point in 13 of their last 15 games at home (12-2-1).

The Royals host the Trois-Rivieres Lions at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3rd.

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

For tickets to all regular season home games, visit: Single Game Tickets

-

Follow the Royals on X, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and subscribe to the 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘢𝘭𝘴 ð˜'𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘥𝘰𝘮 email list to know when promotions and deals at all homes games this season goes live!

ECHL Stories from January 31, 2026

• Swamp Rabbits Sweep Grizzlies, First Half of Six-Game Road Trip - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Blades Finish off Gladiators with Dominant 5-1 Victory - Florida Everblades
• Petruzzelli Stops 27, Royals Sweep Two-Game Series against Gargoyles, 2-1 - Reading Royals
• Steelheads Drill Oilers in 6-1 Win - Idaho Steelheads
• K-Wings Drain Walleye, Walker Splashes Hat Trick Saturday - Kalamazoo Wings
• Rush Blanked in Allen - Rapid City Rush
• Komets Stretch Win Streak to Five Games - Fort Wayne Komets
• Knight Monsters Shut Out In Fort Wayne As Komets Win, 6-0 - Tahoe Knight Monsters
• Fuel Defeat Heartlanders in Shootout Victory - Indy Fuel
• Stingrays Complete Home-And-Home Sweep, Top Icemen 4-1 - South Carolina Stingrays
• Heartlanders Fall in Shootout to Fuel, 3-2 - Iowa Heartlanders
• Nailers Need Bigger Boat in 3-2 Sharks Overtime Win - Worcester Railers HC
• Walleye Comeback Falls Short with 3-2 Home Loss to Kalamazoo - Toledo Walleye
• Offensive Showcase as Lions Earn Win in Norfolk - Trois-Rivieres Lions
• Mariners Surge Past Thunder, 6-3 - Maine Mariners
• Thunder Win Streak Ends in 6-3 Loss to Mariners - Adirondack Thunder
• Roller Coaster Ride Goes to Railers in Overtime - Wheeling Nailers
• Bison Defeated by Cyclones - Bloomington Bison
• Fontaine Nets Two, Cyclones Edge Bison 2-1 on Saturday Afternoon - Cincinnati Cyclones
• ECHL Transactions - January 31 - ECHL
• Late Goal Lifts Solar Bears Past Ghost Pirates, 3-2 - Savannah Ghost Pirates
• Yaniv Perets Recalled by Lehigh Valley; Noah Stock Added as EBUG - Reading Royals
• Rush Game Notes: January 31, 2026 at Allen Americans - Rapid City Rush
• Netminder Seth Eisele Recalled by Hershey - South Carolina Stingrays
• Game Day Preview: Skate with the Americans Players Postgame - Allen Americans
• Blades Seek Redemption in Series Finale against Gladiators - Florida Everblades

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.

Other Recent Reading Royals Stories

• Petruzzelli Stops 27, Royals Sweep Two-Game Series against Gargoyles, 2-1
• Yaniv Perets Recalled by Lehigh Valley; Noah Stock Added as EBUG
• Preview: Royals vs. Gargoyles, January 31st- Game 42/72
• Haskins Tallies Three Points, Royals Command Gargoyles, 5-2
• Royals Sign James Marooney to SPC