Preview: Royals vs. Railers, April 2nd - Game 65/72
Published on April 2, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (34-21-7-2, 77 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, open a three-game away series against the Worcester Railers (27-29-5-2, 61 points) on Thursday, April 2nd at 7:05 p.m. at DCU Center.
Royals Right Now:
The Royals enter game 65 of the regular season with wins in four-straight and a point earned in seven of their last eight games (5-1-2), 16 of their last 22 contests (11-5-3-2) and 25 of their 34 games played to open 2026 (18-10-5-2).
Previously, the Royals completed a four-game home sweep of Norfolk with three consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history, and one goal allowed on 97 shots faced over the four games (.990 SV%).
At home, the Royals have won 19 of their last 25 games with a point in 22 of the 25 games (19-3-2-1). On the road, the Royals have won six of their last 13 contests with a point earned in nine of the last 13 road games (6-4-2-1).
Forward Carson Golder lead the Royals in goals (16) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (33) and points (43).
Previous Game Recap
Scouting the Railers:
Through 63 games played, Worcester has posted a 26-23-5-2 for 59 points with one win through their last seven games (1-6-0-0) dating back to their loss to the Royals in their previous meeting on March 15, 4-2. Since defeating the Royals on January 14th, 4-1, the Railers have gone 13-14-4-1.
ECHL affiliates to the New York Islanders (NHL) and Bridgeport Islanders (AHL), Worcester is led by second-year head coach Nick Tuzzolino. A defenseman of over 500 games professionally between the United Hockey League, International Hockey League, ECHL and American Hockey League from 2007-23, Tuzzolino became the fifth head coach in Worcester Railers history halfway through last season (December 14th, 2024) after serving as General Manager & Associate Head Coach to begin the season.
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