Royals Re-Sign Nick Carabin for 2025-26 Season
July 24, 2025 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that defenseman Nick Carabin has been re-signed to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
Carabin, 25, is entering his first-full professional season after recording an assist in his professional debut and one regular season game played for the Royals in the 2024-25 season. The Mahwah, New Jersey native made his professional postseason debut during Reading's 2025 Kelly Cup Playoff first round series against Trois-Rivières, skating in three games.
"I am excited to be coming back," stated Carabin. "We have a great year ahead of us. I can't wait to see all the fans on November 8th at Santander Arena."
"Nick skates really well and has good poise with the puck," stated Anthony Peters, Head Coach & General Manager. "He had a small taste last year and played meaningful games for the team, we look forward to see what he can come in and do this year."
The 5'10", 185-pound, right-shot defenseman signed his first professional career contract with Reading on April 9 out of the University of Connecticut (NCAA) where he registered nine points (3g-6a), 16 penalty minutes and a +7 rating in 39 games during the 2024-25 campaign. He also finished fourth among defenseman on the team in points (9) while tying for first among all UConn blue-liners in goals (3).
Carabin totaled 38 points (9g-29a) and 82 penalty minutes in 119 NCAA career games between the University of Connecticut and four years at Princeton University (NCAA), where he was an alternate captain during the 2023-24 season. Prior to his NCAA career, Carabin played one season in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) where he logged 27 points (3g-24a) in 58 BCHL career games with the Coquitlam Express (2019-20).
Royals 2025-26 roster:
Forwards (2): Kyle Haskins, Connor McMenamin
Defensemen (1): Nick Carabin
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Royals Upcoming:
Nov. 8 Home Opener: The Royals play their home opener, presented by Supportive Concepts For Families, at Santander Arena on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Trois-Rivières. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Lions which concludes on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.
Fans can secure their seat today with a Ticket Plan (10/18-Game Plan or Royals365 Membership).
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