Preview: Royals vs. Nailers, April 11th - Game 69/72
Published on April 11, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (36-23-7-2, 81 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, continue a three-game home series against the Wheeling Nailers (44-18-3-3, 94 points) on Saturday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena. The series concludes on Sunday, April 11th at 3:00 p.m.
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Royals Right Now:
The Royals enter game 69 of the regular season with wins in six of their last eight games (6-2-0-0) and a point earned in eight of their last 11 games (6-3-2), 18 of their last 26 contests (13-7-3-2) and 27 of their 38 games played to open 2026 (20-12-5-2).
At home, the Royals have won 20 of their last 26 games with a point in 23 of the 26 games (20-3-2-1). On the road, the Royals have won seven of their last 16 contests with a point earned in 10 of the last 16 road games (7-6-2-1).
Forward Carson Golder lead the Royals in goals (17) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (34) and points (46).
Previous Game Recap
Scouting the Nailers:
Through 68 games played, Wheeling has posted a 44-18-3-3 record for 94 points with 10 wins over their last 12 games since their 1-0 loss to the Royals in their prior meeting to the series opener on March 11. Wheeling is attempting to win its first division title in 22 years.
ECHL affiliates to the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Wheeling is led behind the bench by first-year head coach Ryan Papaioannou (44-18-6), named the 21st Head Coach in team history on August 14th.
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