ECHL Reading Royals

Royals Continue Dominance over Southern Conference

Published on January 13, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


The Reading Royals continued their hot play at home this week winning back-to-back games against the current Kelly Cup Champion, Greenville Grrrowl. Reading topped Greenville Friday night in the Sovereign Center, 7-2. The Royals seven goals was the most scored by Reading since the home opener on October 11, 2002 in a 7-3 victory over Wheeling. Saturday, the Royals held off the Grrrowl 4-3, remaining perfect when leading after two periods of play (14-0-0).

This week the Royals go on the road Friday for their final meeting with the Wheeling Nailers in Wheeling. Saturday, the Royals return home to take on the Greensboro Generals for the final time this season and finish the week against the Roanoke Express on Sunday afternoon.

THIS WEEK (All times Eastern)

Friday, January 17 @ Wheeling Wheeling Civic Center 7:30PM

GAME NOTES: This is the first meeting of the New Year and first in 48 days between Reading and Wheeling. Reading is a perfect 4-0-0 against Wheeling this season. This is the final meeting between these two clubs in Wheeling. The Royals and Nailers will meet one more time in Reading on March 7.

Saturday, January 18 vs. Greensboro Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: The Royals and Generals met in back-to-back games in Greensboro to start the New Year. Reading split with Greensboro, winning 5-3 January 2 while losing 5-1 on January 3. This is the final meeting of the season between these two Northeast Division rivals.

Sunday, January 19 vs. Roanoke Sovereign Center 5:05PM

GAME NOTES: The Reading Royals finally broke through with their first victory this season against the Express in their last meeting on January 5, 2003. Reading won 5-4 with a wild third period of play, which saw each team score three goals. Reading is now 1-3-0 versus Roanoke this season and 2-7-0 all-time.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Friday, January 10 vs. Greenville Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: Ten Royals figured into the scoring as Reading beat Greenville 7-2 in the first ever meeting. The Royals were led by All Star Brad Rooney and Alex Kim who each tallied a goal and two assists. Jeff Sanger picked up his eighth win in nine tries stopping 33 shots. The Royals seven goals matched a season high at home.

Saturday, January 11 vs. Greenville Sovereign Center 7:05PM

GAME NOTES: The Royals beat Greenville on Saturday, 4-3. All Stars Brian McCullough (1g, 2a) and Brad Rooney led the way (1g, 1a, GW) for Reading. Steve Rymsha added a goal and an assist as well. Reading improved to .500 at home with the win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

ECHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE:
BRAD ROONEY 2GP TEAM RECORD: 2-0-0 PTS: 2G 3A – 5PTS - Scored 5-straight games
The 2nd year pro is not suffering from the sophomore jinx. Rooney was impressive against the defending Kelly Cup Champs leading his team to two victories posting two goals and five points, including two game winning goals. Rooney also picked up his 100th professional point and matched his point total from his rookie season in just his 41st game this season (52 pts.). Rooney has posted at least a point in five-straight games since returning from injury on January 2, 2003.

BRAD ROONEY 5'10" 190LBS HOMETOWN: ST. CATHERINES, ON DOB: 10-11-79
LAST YEAR: READING (ECHL) AMATEUR CLUB: UNIV. OF LOWELL DRAFT STATUS: NA

ECHL GOALTENDER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE:
JEFF SANGER 2GP RECORD: 2-0-0 GAA: 2.50 SPCT: .915% TEAM RECORD: 2-0-0
The first-year pro continues his hot play...Sanger picked up his 3rd and 4th straight wins over the weekend. The Royals rookie netminder has won nine of his last ten starts...In that stretch, he has lowered his goals against by half a goal and increased his save percentage by .400.

JEFF SANGER 5'10" 170LBS HOMETOWN: MADISON, WI DOB: 11-14-78
LAST YEAR: COLORADO COLLEGE AMATEUR CLUB: COLORADO COLLEGE DRAFT STATUS: NA

IN THE COMMUNITY: The Royals face off at Casa Grande tonight with Royals Weekly. Royals Weekly can be heard live on ESPN Radio, 1240AM and new affiliate WPAZ, 1370AM from Casa Grande from 6-7 p.m. This week Royals forward Colin Pepperall and the Florida Everblades play-by-play man Mark Miller. Head coach David Lohrei will join us as well. Your calls are welcome at 866-379-1240. The taping of Royals Roundtable returns to Casa Grande from 7-8 p.m.

SUNDAY JANUARY 19, WHEN THE ROYALS BATTLE THE ROANOKE EXPRESS AT 5:05PM, THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES WILL BE TAKING ON TAMPA BAY AT 3:00PM. GET TWO GAMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE...THE TAILGATE BEGINS AT 1:30PM AS THE DOORS WILL OPEN EARLY AT THE SOVEREIGN CENTER. THE EAGLES GAME WILL BE ON ALL THE TV'S IN THE SOVEREIGN CENTER INCLUDING THE BIG SCREEN IN THE ARENA. CHECK OUT THE EAGLES AND ROYALS THIS SUNDAY AND COME EARLY TO TAILGATE!

TRANSACTIONS:
1/11/03 DEL: Defenseman Chris Bogas loaned to Manchester (AHL)
1/10/03 DEL: Defenseman Ray DiLauro loaned to Binghamton (AHL)
1/10/03 DEL: Forward Colin Pepperall loaned to Binghamton (AHL)
1/10/03 DEL: Defenseman Antoine Bergeron placed on 7-day IR
1/10/03 ADD: Forward Geoff Peters activated from IR
1/9/03 ADD: Forwards Brandon Dietrich and Jeff Giuliano reassigned from Manchester (AHL)
1/9/03 ADD: Defenseman Chris Bogas reassigned from Manchester (AHL)
1/8/03 ADD: Forwards Brian McCullough and Defenseman Mat Snesrud reassigned from Manchester (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 game call 610-898-7825.

ROYALS ON THE AIRWAVES: All Reading Royals games, home and away, are broadcast on ESPN Radio, 1240AM and affiliate 1370AM. Join the Voice of the Royals, John Curtis for all the play-by-play action. The Buy-Rite Liquidators pre-game show comes your way 20 minutes before the drop of the puck.

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