
Royals Cap off 2023 with 3 PM NYE Pajama Party Face-Off against Railers
December 31, 2023 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, conclude a three-game home series with the Worcester Railers on Sunday, December 31 at 3:00 PM at Santander Arena.
The home game is the Royals' NYE Pajama Party. Fans are encouraged to wear their pajamas to the game! Fans can enjoy $2 concession deals on hot dogs, popcorn and chips, a balloon drop at the game, and all kids aged 12 and under are FREE. Note: For each regularly-priced individual game ticket purchased, adults can add up to two additional free tickets.
During the game, the Royals will be sporting specialty 'New Years Eve' specialty jerseys on the ice! You can bid on your favorite player's game-worn jersey on Hanbid. The online auction ends TONIGHT at 9 PM.
Replica versions of the specialty jersey are available at the Lion's Den Team Store. Visit the online store HERE.
Royals Right Now:
Reading defeated the Railers in overtime, 4-3, on Saturday, December 30 to split the first two games of the three-game series. Matt Brown scored his second overtime game-winning goal in his rookie season. Brown matched his career-high three points in a single game (2g-1a). The win improved Reading's record in overtime to 4-1 and 6-1 in their last seven games.
Reading hoists a 11-13-1-1 record overall and 7-5-0-1 record at home. Brown leads the Royals with 25 points (10g-15a) while forward Ryan Chyzowski leads the Royals in goals (11).
Scouting the Railers:
Worcester (12-11-3-2) enters Sunday on a five-game point streak after suffering their first loss in their last five games. The Railers have recorded 29 points through 28 games. Forward Ashton Calder leads the Railers in points (26) and goals (13). Forward Blade Jenkins leads the team in assists (16).
Worcester stands ahead of Reading for fifth place in the North Division by five points entering Sunday's series finale.
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The game will be streamed live on the Royals Broadcast Network available on the following platforms:
FloSports: flosports.link/3yarTg4
Mixlr: mixlr.com/readingroyals
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Upcoming Games:
Clothe the Community Night - Jan. 12 vs. Maine - Presented by Community Aid Thrift Stores
Help us collect and provide clothing for our community with Community Aid Thrift Stores
Flyers Affiliation Night - Jan. 13 vs. Maine - Presented by Enersys
Join us in celebrating our affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms!
Gritty appearance
City Edition specialty jersey
Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
Giveaway: Orange lunchbox
Star Wars / Pediatric Cancer Night - Jan. 27 vs. Wheeling
Join Chewbacca and friends from the Star Wars universe at the arena, and help support the fight against Pediatric Cancer
Appearances from your favorite Star Wars characters
Star Wars specialty jerseys
Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
Giveaway: Ice Angels team poster
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2023-24 Season Memberships
Reading Royals Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2023-24 season now by visiting the Royals' box office at Santander Arena or by calling 610-898-7825.
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