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January 7, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced, in conjunction with ECHL on Wednesday, that forward Massimo Rizzo has been selected to the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC. The All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Allen Americans on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. CT at Credit Union of Texas Event Center.
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC will consist pl... Full Story
January 5, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, return home on Friday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. to open a three-game home series against the Maine Mariners (12-10-4-1, 29 pts). The home game features a Tattoo and Emo Night promotional game.
Royals Right Now:
The Royals enter game 32 of the regular season having earned a point in two of their last three games (1-1-1), six of their last eight games (5-2-1-0) and 19 of their 31 games this se... Full Story
January 2, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, conclude a three-game series against the Norfolk Admirals (8-19-2-0, 18 pts) on Saturday, January 3rd at 7:05 p.m. at Norfolk Scope Arena.
The Royals return home on Friday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. to open a three-game home series against the Maine Mariners. The home game features a Tattoo and Emo Night promotional game.
For all home games this season, fans can enjoy parking as low as $5 (se... Full Story
January 2, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 PTS), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Norfolk Admirals (8-19-2-0, 18 PTS), 4-3, at Norfolk Scope Arena on Friday, January 2nd.
Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (6-8-2-0) suffered the overtime loss in goal with 22 saves on 26 shots faced while Admirals netminder Isaac Poulter (6-6-0-0) earned the overtime win, stopping 33 of 36 shots faced.
Norfolk took the opening lead, which they would not surrender following three Read... Full Story
The Reading Royals are a minor league hockey team. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the ECHL.
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Massimo Rizzo Selected to 2026 ECHL All-Star Classic
January 7, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced, in conjunction with ECHL on Wednesday, that forward Massimo Rizzo has been selected to the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC. The All-Star Classic will be hosted by the Allen Americans on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. CT at Credit Union of Texas Event Center.
The 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC will consist pl... Full StoryMore Reading Royals stories below
Preview: Royals vs. Mariners, January 9th - Game 32/72
January 5, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, return home on Friday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. to open a three-game home series against the Maine Mariners (12-10-4-1, 29 pts). The home game features a Tattoo and Emo Night promotional game.
Royals Right Now:
The Royals enter game 32 of the regular season having earned a point in two of their last three games (1-1-1), six of their last eight games (5-2-1-0) and 19 of their 31 games this se... Full StoryPreview: Royals vs. Admirals, January 3rd - Game 31/72
January 2, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, conclude a three-game series against the Norfolk Admirals (8-19-2-0, 18 pts) on Saturday, January 3rd at 7:05 p.m. at Norfolk Scope Arena.
The Royals return home on Friday, January 9th at 7:00 p.m. to open a three-game home series against the Maine Mariners. The home game features a Tattoo and Emo Night promotional game.
For all home games this season, fans can enjoy parking as low as $5 (se... Full StoryRoyals Steal Point on Late Jacob Frasca Goal, Fall in Overtime to Admirals, 4-3
January 2, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (16-11-3-0, 35 PTS), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Norfolk Admirals (8-19-2-0, 18 PTS), 4-3, at Norfolk Scope Arena on Friday, January 2nd.
Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (6-8-2-0) suffered the overtime loss in goal with 22 saves on 26 shots faced while Admirals netminder Isaac Poulter (6-6-0-0) earned the overtime win, stopping 33 of 36 shots faced.
Norfolk took the opening lead, which they would not surrender following three Read... Full StoryReading Royals News
- Massimo Rizzo Selected to 2026 ECHL All-Star Classic - January 7, 2026
- Preview: Royals vs. Mariners, January 9th - Game 32/72 - January 5, 2026
- Preview: Royals vs. Admirals, January 3rd - Game 31/72 - January 2, 2026
- Royals Steal Point on Late Jacob Frasca Goal, Fall in Overtime to Admirals, 4-3 - January 2, 2026
- Carson Golder Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley; Royals Sign Amedeo Mastrangeli to SPC - January 2, 2026
- Preview: Royals vs. Admirals, January 2nd - Game 30/72 - January 1, 2026
- Meehan Multi-Point Game Leads Royals to Seventh-Straight Home Win, New Year's Eve Victory over Admirals, 2-1 - December 31, 2025
- Hunter Johannes Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley - December 30, 2025
- Preview: Royals vs. Admirals, December 31st - Game 29/72 - December 29, 2025
- Rizzo Reassigned by Philadelphia from Reading to Lehigh Valley; Perets Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley - December 29, 2025
- ECHL, PHPA Reach Tentative Deal on New Collective Bargaining Agreement - December 27, 2025
- Hunter Johannes & Yaniv Perets Recalled by Lehigh Valley - December 27, 2025
- Carson Golder Recalled by Lehigh Valley - December 26, 2025
- Yaniv Perets Loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley; Ian Shane Acquired from Kansas City in Exchange for Future Considerations - December 22, 2025
- Yaniv Perets Recalled by Lehigh Valley; Brandon Kasel Added as EBUG - December 20, 2025
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Reading Royals goaltender Keith Petruzzelli
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Reading Royals Minor League Hockey
League: ECHLHome: Reading, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Philadelphia Flyers
Website: Reading Royals site
Schedule: Full Reading Royals Schedule Statistics: Full Reading Royals Statistics
Reading Royals Scoreboard
| Sat., Jan 3 | L | Reading 1 at Norfolk 5 | Final |
| Fri., Jan 2 | L | Reading 3 at Norfolk 4 | Final (OT) |
| Wed., Dec 31 | W | Norfolk 1 at Reading 2 | Final |
| Mon., Dec 29 | Reading at Florida | Ppd. | |
| Sun., Dec 28 | Reading at Florida | Ppd. | |
| Sat., Dec 27 | Reading at Florida | Ppd. | |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Reading Royals Schedule and Results | |||
Nearby Teams
- Delaware Blue Coats (G League) - Wilmington, Delaware
- Lancaster Stormers (AtL) - Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Lehigh Valley IronPigs (IL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Union (MLS) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Union II (MLS NEXT Pro) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Waterdogs (PLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Wings (NLL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Reading Fightin Phils (EL) - Reading, Pennsylvania
- Wilmington Blue Rocks (SAL) - Wilmington, Delaware
- Philadelphia (WNBA) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Reading Royals Headlines
- Admirals finish 2-game weekend sweep of Reading - ECHL Virginian Pilot (January 4)
- Admirals finish 2-game weekend sweep of Reading - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (January 4)
- Rested Admirals glad strike was short, win in return to Scope - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (January 3)
- Admirals edge Reading in OT in first home game since Dec. 12 - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (January 3)
- Admirals return to action after players strike but fall at Reading - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (January 1)
- PHPA ratifies Collective Bargaining Agreement; ECHL resumes season starting Tuesday - ECHL WINK (December 30)
- ECHL strike over as league, players agree to new 5 year-contract, play resumes - ECHL Fort Myers News-Press (December 30)
- ECHL reaches tentative deal with PHPA for new collective bargaining agreement - ECHL WINK (December 28)
- ECHL reaches tentative deal with PHPA for new collective bargaining agreement - ECHL WINK (December 28)
- Everblades strike nears end; fans and businesses await games - ECHL WINK (December 28)
- ECHL reaches tentative deal for new collective bargaining agreement - ECHL WINK (December 28)
- ECHL and players association close to new agreement to end strike - ECHL Fort Myers News-Press (December 28)
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