Royals Welcome 1,000+ Students to Annual Education Day Game, Schooled by Nailers, 2-0
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Royals Welcome 1,000+ Students to Annual Education Day Game, Schooled by Nailers, 2-0

Published on November 18, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Reading Royals News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (8-3-2-0, 18 PTS), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Wheeling Nailers (10-2-0-0, 20 PTS), 2-0, at Santander Arena on Tuesday, November 18th.

Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (3-3-1-0) suffered the loss in goal with 29 saves on 31 shots faced while Nailers netminder Maxim Pavlenko (4-2-0-0) earned the win in goal stopping all 29 shots faced for his second professional career shutout and first in the ECHL.

Wheeling scored a goal in the opening 18:33 to take a 1-0 lead on a power play goal by Ryan Mahshie (3). The Nailers extended their lead 4:28 into the second period courtesy of David Breazeale's (1) first professional career goal, 2-0.

The Royals connected with three posts in the first period and were stifled on all four power play opportunities by Pavlenko and a stiff Wheeling defense. The Royals outshot the Nailers 12-8 in the final frame, but came short of potting a goal, suffering their first shutout of the season and first since November 10, 2024 against the Indy Fuel.

With the loss, Reading fell to 3-2-0 at home and saw their four-game point streak (3-0-1) come to an end.

The Royals continue a four-game series against the Nailers on Friday, November 21st at 6:30 p.m. at WesBanco Arena before the series shifts back to Reading for the finale on Saturday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena.

During the November 22nd home game, fans can enjoy a Lilo & Stitch promotional game with a Post-Game Skate with Royals players. Fans must bring their own skates and drop them off at the information desk in sec 101 prior to the game.

For all home games this season, fans can enjoy parking as low as $5 (see garage locations & rates).

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