ECHL Reading Royals

Royals Sign D Cortese

Published on September 25, 2018 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals have signed defenseman Anthony Cortese to an ECHL contract for the 2018-19 season, Head Coach Kirk MacDonald announced Tuesday. A 24-year-old from Pierrefonds, QC, Cortese combined to play 40 games for Indy and Fort Wayne last season (2g, 8 pts.). He is entering his second professional campaign.

"We're excited to bring Anthony in to the Royals family," MacDonald said. "With training camp starting, it's important to have another player in the fold that's played for successful ECHL franchises."

Prior to turning pro, Cortese developed his game for two years at the U Sports level for Concordia University. While with the Stingers, he tallied three goals and 26 points in 55 games. In 2014-15, Cortese finished third on Corpus Christi (NAHL) with 51 points.

From 2012-14, the right-handed shot skated for Gatineau, Prince Edward Island and Charlottetown in the QMJHL. In his final major junior campaign, he knocked eight goals and 51 points.

Updated Royals Roster

Forwards (12): #3 Chris McCarthy, #9 Brayden Low, #12 Steven Swavely, #14 Adam Schmidt, #18 Tyler Brown, #21 Frankie DiChiara, #24 Bo Pieper, #28 Brian Morgan, #29 Jack Riley, #61 Dillan Fox, #77 Shane Walsh, #86 Josh MacDonald

Defensemen (5): #2 Ilya Nekolenko, #6 Dan Milan, #7 Adam Larkin, #11 Charlie Vasaturo, #20 Anthony Cortese

Single-game tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.com and the Weidenhammer Box Office at Santander Arena. Visit the Royals offices at Santander Arena between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday for tickets or call 610-898-7825.

Opening Weekend, presented by Met-Ed

Season Opener: Sat., Oct. 13, 7:00 p.m.

Block party 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. | Food and drinks available | Performance by the Uptown Band | Attempt at setting the World Record for most cowbells played at a time | Cowbell giveaway (first 6,500 fans) | Red carpet introduction for the players

Philadelphia Eagles Legends Night (Vince Papale and Bill Bergey): Oct. 14, 5:00 p.m.

Pregame tailgate 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Appearance by Eagles legends Vince Papale and Bill Bergey | National cornhole tournament

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