ECHL Reading Royals

Red-hot Royals perfect this week

Published on February 16, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


The Reading Royals recorded a perfect four win week to move into fourth place in the Northern Division, just three points out of third. The Royals opened the week on Wednesday, February 11 against the Trenton Titans. Reading knocked off Trenton for the fifth time in six tries, 4-2, in the Sovereign Center. The Royals took to the road for the final meeting of the season with the Dayton Bombers. The Royals pumped the Bombers 6-1 behind four power play goals, including a four-goal third period. Saturday, Reading played host to state rival Johnstown. The Royals knocked off the Chiefs 6-1 powered by a four goal second period. Kent Davyduke registered his first hat trick of the season in the victory. The Royals and Cincinnati Cyclones skated on Sunday afternoon to cap off the Royals week. The Reading 4-1 victory was their ninth straight win in the Sovereign Center and 18th victory in 21 tries this season.

The Reading Royals will play three games in three nights this weekend. Reading and Atlantic City begin the first of five straight battles in the Sovereign Center on Friday at 7:05 p.m. The Royals play their final non-divisional game on Saturday against the Western Conference's Bakersfield Condors. Reading finishes off the weekend on Sunday, February 22 at 5:05 p.m. with a pivotal divisional battle with the Trenton Titans.

LAST WEEK

Wednesday, February 11 vs. Trenton Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: On the strength of scoring the game's first three tallies, Reading defeated Trenton, 4-2. The Royals received multiple point efforts from forwards Scooter Smith and Dave Stewart, helping Reading win its seventh straight home contest. Peter Hamerlik notched his 4th win of the season, turning aside 32 shots for the victory.

Friday, February 13 @ Dayton Nutter Center 7:00PM

GAME NOTES: The Royals continued their dominance over Dayton, dismantling the Bombers, 6-1. In three contests this season, Reading has not lost to Dayton, out-scoring them 22-6. Five Royals' skaters recorded multiple points; led by forward Lars Pettersen's one goal, three assist evening.

Saturday, January 14 vs. Johnstown Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: Highlighted by a four-goal second period, including a hat trick by forward Kent Davyduke, the Royals routed the Johnstown Chiefs, 6-1. Peter Hamerlik was sensational in goal for Reading making 40 saves for his sixth win of the year. The victory matched the Royals' season high for consecutive home wins (8), while vaulting them past Johnstown in the Northern Division standings.

Sunday, February 15 vs. Cincinnati Sovereign Center 5:05PM

GAME NOTES: Forward Peter Hay buried two first period goals powering Reading past Cincinnati, 4-1. Goaltender Peter Hamerlik won his fourth straight start for the Royals stopping 25 shots. Lars Pettersen also added a goal and an assist for the victorious Royals. The win was the team's ninth consecutive at home, setting a new season-high.

THIS WEEK

Friday, February 20 vs. Atlantic City Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: Reading and Atlantic City meet for the first of five straight meetings in the Sovereign Center. The Royals have posted a 1-3-1 mark against the Boardwalk Bullies this season. Reading and Atlantic City split back-to-back meetings in Atlantic City on February 6 & 7.

Saturday, January 21 vs. Bakersfield Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: This is the first and only meeting between the Royals and Condors. For the Royals, this is the 16th and final meeting outside if the Northern Division. Reading is 11-4-0 against non-division foes this season.

Sunday, February 22 vs. Trenton Sovereign Center 5:05PM

GAME NOTES: This is the fourth and final meeting between the Royals and Titans in the Sovereign Center. Reading beat Trenton for the fifth time this season 11 days prior in the Sovereign Center, 4-2. The Royals and Titans finish off their nine game season set with back-to-back battles March 19 & 20 in Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

Most assists: Graig Mischler (30)
Most power play goals: Brad Church (10)
Most power play assists: David Masse & Judd Medak (10)
Most power play points: Judd Medak & Brad Church (16)
Most shorthanded goals: Kent Davyduke (3)
Most Game winners: Peter Hay (6)
Most Wins: Cody Rudkowsky (17)
Most PIMs: Dave Stewart (203)

ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE:
#18 Kent Davyduke 4GP TEAM RECORD: 4-0-0 STATS: 4-2-6 (+3)

Kent Davyduke paced the Royals with a hat trick in Saturday's game against the Johnstown Chiefs in a pivotal game in the Northern Divsion. Davyduke recorded his first hat trick of the season and third of the season for the team. His tallies came even strength, shorthanded and on the power play. Davyduke leads the club with a +18 plus/minus rating.

KENT DAVYDUKE 6'1" 205LBS HOMETOWN: DAUPHIN, MB DOB: 8-10-79
LAST YEAR: TRENTON/MISSISSIPPI (ECHL)/ HERSHEY/MANCHESTER (AHL)
AMATEUR CLUB: WISCONSIN (WCHA)

ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE:
#1 Peter Hamerlik 4GP RECORD: 4-0-0 GAA: 1.25 SPCT: .963% TEAM RECORD: 4-0-0

Hamerlik continued the stellar Royals goaltending this season. The Slovakian native registered four straight wins allowing just over a goal a game in the process. His .963 save percentage paced the Royals to a perfect 4-0-0 week. Hamerlik dropped his goals against to under 3 and boosted his save percentage this season to over .910.

PETER HAMERLIK 6'1" 190LBS HOMETOWN: MYJAVA, SLOVAKIA DOB: 1-2-82
LAST YEAR: KINGSTON (OHL)/ CINCINNATI (ECHL) AMATEUR CLUB: KINGSTON (OHL)
DRAFT STATUS: 2002-BOSTON BRUINS – 5TH ROUND, 153RD OVERALL

TEAM STREAKS:

· Reading has the ECHL's best home mark (18-1-2)...The Royals have not lost in regulation at home since October 31.
· The Royals have a season high nine straight at home...Reading has allowed just 30 goals in 21 home appearances (1.40)
· Royals rank 4th on the power play (20.7%) and 6th on the penalty kill (86.7%) in the ECHL
· Reading ranks 3rd in GAA in the ECHL (2.44)
· Royals are 22-0-3 when leading after 2 periods

PLAYER STREAKS:

· #2 Mat Snesrud has registered a point or more in six straight games (2/6-present) (2-5-7)

· #10 David Masse tallied a point or more in eight straight games since the All-Star break (3-8-11)

· #16 Peter Hay and #18 Kent Davyduke have registered points in three straight games and scored goals in the last two outings (Hay 3-2-5) – (Davyduke 4-2-6)

· #1 Peter Hamerlik has won his last four starts and is unbeaten in his last six games (5-0-1)

IN THE COMMUNITY: The Royals face off at Casa Grande each week during the season with Royals Weekly and Royals Roundtable. Royals Weekly can be heard live on ESPN Radio, 1240AM from Casa Grande at 6-7 p.m. This week's guests include: #2 Mat Snesrud and goaltender #31 Terry Denike. Your calls are welcome at the show by dialing 866-ROY-ALS3!. FREE PRIZES ARE GIVEN AWAY TO THOSE WHO ATTEND FROM THE CINEMA CENTER OF READING, SCREPESI'S DELI, SUPERCUTS, HOLLYWOOD VIDEO, SENOR TACO, LABATT BLUE AND MORE!

Monday 2/16/04 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM @ Cinema Center AUTOGRAPH SESSION #1 Peter Hamerlik & #31 Terry Denike

Monday 2/16/04 2:30 PM - 4 PM @ Body Zone HOCKEY CLINIC #51 Scooter Smith & two other Royals TBA

Wednesday 2/18/04 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ The Peanut Bar CELEBRITY BARTENDERS #17 Ian Turner & #2 Mat Snesrud

Thursday 2/19/04 3 PM - 5 PM @ Redner's in Kenhorst AUTOGRAPH SESSION #4 Reagan Rome

TRANSACTIONS:

2/07/2004 Delete DAVID MASSE (LW) recalled to Hershey (AHL)
2/08/2004 Add DAVID MASSE (LW) assigned by Hershey (AHL)
2/08/2004 Add DEAN ARSENE (D) assigned by Hershey (AHL)
2/12/2004 Delete DAVID MASSE (LW) recalled to Hershey (AHL)
2/13/2004 Add GEOFF PETERS (C) rights revert back to Reading from Dayton
2/14/2004 Add RICK GORMAN (F) signed contract
2/15/2004 Delete JUDD MEDAK (RW) loaned to Hershey (AHL) loaned to Hershey (AHL)

TICKETS AND INFORMATION: The Reading Royals Box Office is open from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Sovereign Center. Individual tickets can be purchased at the Sovereign Center Box Office or at any TicketMaster location. To order tickets by phone, call 215-336-2000. To book a group to a Royals home game call 610-898-7825.

ROYALS ON THE AIRWAVES: All Reading Royals games, home and away, are broadcast on ESPN Radio, 1240AM and on the Royals website at www.royalshockey.com via Sportsjuice. Join the voice of the Royals, John Curtis for all the play-by-play action. The pre-game show comes your way approximately 25 minutes before the drop of the puck.

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