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Reading and Hershey Make Affiliation Official

October 4, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, affiliates of the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and AHL's Manchester Monarchs, have signed a secondary AHL affiliation agreement with the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. The Royals and Bears had been operating under a "Working Agreement" for the last two seasons. In addition, the following lists highlights the Royals ECHL contracted players currently attending American Hockey League training camps.

"Our primary affiliation is, and will continue to remain, with Los Angeles and Manchester," commented Royals general manager Ray Delia. Delia went on to say the affiliation would create efficiencies logistically, "Working with Doug Yingst (Hershey Bears general manager) and his coaching staff over the past three seasons has allowed us to develop a solid working relationship. This affiliation makes a great deal of sense for both organizations for several reasons most notably, proximity and player development. This will create a more streamlined process with regard to player movement for both teams."

Bears general manager Doug Yingst echoed Delia's sentiments, "The Bears are proud to be affiliated with such a premier ECHL franchise. The Royals have a terrific operation, and there is a natural fit given the close proximity of the two clubs. We expect the partnership to be beneficial to both teams in 2004-05."

The following is a list of players under ECHL contracts or whose ECHL rights are retained by Reading currently attending AHL camps:

Manchester Monarchs: D-Simon Mangos, RW-Dan Sullivan, D-Frederic Belanger, and D-Troy Milam (ECHL rights acquired from Gwinnett)

Hershey Bears: D-Reagan Rome and D-Ian Turner (10/4 - sent back to Reading from Hershey today) Norfolk: F-Judd Medak Providence: RW-Mike Souza

The Reading Royals are entering their fourth season in Reading, Pennsylvania after relocating from Columbus, Ohio. The Royals enjoyed their first Kelly Cup playoff appearance last season, claiming the Northern Division Title and were one win away from qualifying for the Kelly Cup Finals.

The Sovereign Center is proud to be hosting its first American Hockey League game on Saturday, October 9. The Hershey Bears and Norfolk Admirals will clash in preseason play at 7:05 p.m. All general admission tickets are $12 and special group, Bears and Royals season ticket holder rates are available by calling the Royals hockey headquarters at 610-898-7825 (PUCK).

The Royals and the City of Reading are proud to be hosting the 13th annual ECHL All-Star Game and Skills Competition presented by Coors Light on January 25 and 26. For ticket information including; season, half-season, voucher packs and group ticket packages visit the Royals website at www.royalshockey.com or call the Royals hockey headquarters at 610-898 -7825 (PUCK). Royals hockey...BLEED PURPLE!

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