Royals Sign G Tyler Parks
Published on December 8, 2017 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release
(Reading Royals)
Reading, PA - The Reading Royals announced Friday the team signed goaltender Tyler Parks to a standard player contract. The 25-year-old is in his second professional season and comes from the Peoria Rivermen (SPHL). He's accrued a 2-1-0-0 record, 2.28 goals against average, .920 save percentage and one shutout this season. The native of Imperial, MO stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 210 pounds.
In a corresponding move, the Royals announced they've released EBUG Brian Matesevac, who served as back-up goaltender for Reading on Wednesday in a 2-1 win over Wheeling. John Muse was recalled from loan by Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Parks signed with the Missouri Mavericks following a three-year collegiate career. He spent 2013-15 at St. Lawrence and transferred to NCAA Division III Adrian College for 2015-16. At Adrian in 11 games, he had a 1.90 goals against average and .925 save percentage as the team made a trip to the Division III tournament quarterfinals.
Reading is at Adirondack at 7:00 p.m. Friday and takes on Manchester Saturday at 6:00 p.m. Both games begin with Royals Pregame 15 minutes before puck drop on Rumba 1340 (iHeartRadio App) and BCTV.
The next Royals home game is Fri., Dec. 15 at 7:00 p.m. against Wheeling. It's a big night on Sat., Dec. 16 for the annual Teddy Bear Toss game and Ugly Sweater Jerseys against Wheeling at 7:00 p.m. Plus, the first 2,000 fans receive a Royals Christmas ornament, presented by Met-Ed.
Santa Sacks Holiday Gift
Stuff the stocking with Santa Sacks! Get an autographed Royals puck and come out to three of our biggest games for just $30.
- Sat., Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Slapshot Star Wars bobblehead giveaway, THON Night, Star Wars jerseys)
- Fri., Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Pink in the Rink, knit scarf giveaway)
- Sat., Mar. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Yannick Tifu number retired, Meet WWE Million Dollar Man)
- Sat., Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester (Kelly Cup Tribute puck giveaway, Autism Awareness jerseys)
- Sat., Apr. 7 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk (FANdemonium, fan appreciation, fan's choice giveaway)
- Call 610-898-PUCK and tickets are available here.
More $5 Tickets
The Royals are pleased to announce $5 tickets in the Green Zone to two more upcoming games in December!
- Sun., Dec. 17 at 4:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack (dollar dogs and player photo) | Thurs., Dec. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester (special Flyers jerseys, aPHILLYation night)
- Call 610-898-PUCK (7825) and tickets are available here.
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