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Royals Hold on to Earn Point in 2-1 OT Loss to Railers

April 4, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA- Steven Swavely scored the lone goal for the Reading Royals (37-24-9-0, 83 pts. 3rd North) midway through the second period to tie the contest and force overtime, picking up a point in a 2-1 loss to the Worcester Railers (36-26-4-4 80pts. 4th North) Wednesday at Santander Arena. Former Royals forward Barry Almeida tallied on the first shot of the extra session earning two points for the Railers.

Swavely has scored in back-to-back games and Adam Schmidt and Ryan Penny assisted. Schmidt has points in 11 of the last 12 games. Branden Komm stopped 33 shots in regulation while Mitch Gilliam won his fifth straight game (30 saves).

Worcester earned the first tally early in the second period on a goal from Matthew Gaudreau before Swavely answered to keep the game deadlocked at one after 40 minutes of play. Almeida had the deciding goal for Worcester 1:30 into overtime.

The Royals are at Norfolk Apr. 6 at 7:00 p.m., with Royals Pregame starting at 6:45 p.m. on RumbaReading.com. The regular season finale is FANdemonium on Sat., Apr. 7 at 7:00 p.m. and the Royals are giving out prizes at every whistle. Plus, the first 2,500 fans receive a Royals rally towel, presented by Tower Health.

Royals Kelly Cup Playoff Tickets are now on sale! Call 610-898-7825 and the Royals will offer curbside service to deliver your tickets next to the Lion's Den Team Store near the corner of Penn Street and 8th Avenue.

Worcester led in shots 15-10 after a scoreless first period and outshot Reading in the game, 34-31. Both teams were 0-for-1 on the power play.

The first-strike goal came 3:44 into the middle frame on a Railers odd-man rush. Almeida took a shot on Komm who made the initial kick save before Gaudreau finished the rebound to take the 1-0 lead.

An offensive-zone face-off effort knotted the game at one 13:04 into the second period. Schmidt shot from along the goal line to the left of Gillam. The puck took an odd bounce and was helped to the back of the net by Swavely.

Midway through the third, Matt Willows chased down a puck into Worcester's crease and collided with the rookie netminder Gillam. Frankie DiChiara grabbed Willows for a dance. Each sat for a 5:00 fighting major and Willows sat an additional 2:00 for goaltender interference. It is Willows' second career fighting major with Reading.

2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs Tickets On Sale

Lock down your Kelly Cup Playoff tickets by calling 610-898-7825. A Royals team member will provide you with curbside service outside the Lion's Den Team Store at the corner of 8th and Penn Street; just call 610-898-7825 and we will deliver your tickets without leaving your car.

FANdemonium, prizes at every whistle and last home game of regular season, Sat., Apr. 7 vs. NOR at 7:00 p.m.

We are giving away Royals prizes at EVERY WHISTLE! Plus, the first 2,500 fans receive a Royals rally towel, courtesy of Tower Health. Tickets are available here.

Season ticket holders: stick around after the game for a chance to win a game-used Royals jersey with "Jerseys off our Back" promotion. You must be present to win.

2018-19 season tickets now available

Top full-season benefits include: exclusive Reading Hockey Club per seat gift, discounted rate off regular ticket prices, ticket exchange, preseason meet and greet, exclusive season ticket holder events, advanced entry and a chance to win and the Royals Owner's Suite for a game. Call 610-898-7825 and visit to join the Royals family or renew season tickets for the 2018-19 season. Visit royalshockey.com/tickets/season-tickets to learn more.

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