Preview: Royals vs. Railers, April 3rd - Game 66/72
ECHL Reading Royals

Preview: Royals vs. Railers, April 3rd - Game 66/72

Published on April 2, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (34-22-7-2, 77 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, continue a three-game away series against the Worcester Railers (28-29-5-2, 63 points) on Friday, April 2nd at 7:05 p.m. at DCU Center. The series concludes on Sunday, April 5th at 3:05 p.m.

Royals Right Now:

The Royals enter game 66 of the regular season with wins in four of their last five games and a point earned in seven of their last nine games (5-2-2), 16 of their last 23 contests (11-6-3-2) and 25 of their 35 games played to open 2026 (18-11-5-2).

Prior to the series opener loss in Worcester, 5-3, 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 14 contests with a point earned in nine of the last 14 road games (6-5-2-1).

Forward Carson Golder lead the Royals in goals (17) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (33) and points (44).

Previous Game Recap

Scouting the Railers:

Through 64 games played, Worcester has posted a 28-29-5-2 for 63 points with two wins through their last eight games (2-6-0-0) dating back to their loss to the Royals in their prior meeting to the series on March 15, 4-2. Since defeating the Royals on January 14th, 4-1, the Railers have gone 14-14-4-1.

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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