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Royals Renew Affiliation with Toronto and Boston

August 3, 2011 - ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA -The Reading Royals of the ECHL today announced that the organization has renewed its affiliation relationships with the Toronto Maple Leafs and the reigning Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League. Under the affiliation arrangements, the Royals will receive players designated for assignment to the ECHL within the professional development systems of Toronto and Boston during the upcoming season. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the Royals have worked with the Maple Leafs and Marlies, and 2011-12 will be the team's third year with the Bruins.

"We're extremely pleased to renew our affiliation relationships with Toronto and Boston," said Mark Wallace, the General Manager of the Royals. "For the last three years, our interaction with the Maple Leafs and Marlies has been an integral part of our effort to build championship quality teams in Reading. Of course, we're also honored to be affiliated with the Bruins, who currently hold the most coveted trophy in hockey. It goes without saying that the Royals seek to emulate that type of success on the ice, while we continue to provide the best possible opportunity for young prospects to improve and advance their individual careers."

Larry Courville, the Royals' Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations, stated, "we attribute a considerable portion of the success that we've experienced here in Reading over the last couple of years to the support we've received from player development departments in Toronto and Boston. We look forward to continue strengthening these relationships as we pursue our goals of developing young talent and winning games in Reading."

Season Tickets for the 2011-12 Reading Royals ECHL season are currently available. Call 610-898-7825 for more information or log onto www.royalshockey.com . Is your club, group, or organization looking for fun and entertaining speakers for an upcoming event' Contact the Royals' Speakers Bureau to book a team representative for your next outing. More information on the Royals Speakers Bureau is available by contacting Mark Thompson at 484-400-3565 or mthompson@royalshockey.com.

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