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The Reading Royals are a minor league hockey team. Based in Reading, Pennsylvania, they are a member of the ECHL.

Butcher Scores, Royals Fall in Game Two of North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs, 5-1

April 25, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (0-2-0-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Wheeling Nailers (2-0-0-0), 5-1, in Game Two of the North Division Semifinal 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs at WesBanco Arena on Saturday, April 25th. Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (0-1-0-0) suffered the loss in goal with 14 saves on 18 shots faced while Nailers' netminder Taylor Gauthier (2-0-0-0) earned the win with 32 saves on 33 shots faced. Matthew Quercia (2) opened Wheeling's lead 4:21 into... Full Story

Royals Shutout by Gauthier, Nailers in Game One of North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs, 4-0

April 24, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (0-1-0-0), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Wheeling Nailers (1-0-0-0), 4-0, in Game One of the North Division Semifinal 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs at WesBanco Arena on Friday, April 24th. Goaltender Yaniv Perets (0-1-0-0) suffered the loss in goal with 23 saves on 26 shots faced while Nailers' netminder Taylor Gauthier (1-0-0-0) earned his first Kelly Cup Playoff career win and shutout with 20 saves. Zach Urdahl (1 & 2) scored his fir... Full Story

Series Preview: Royals vs. Nailers 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs North Division Semifinal Series

April 22, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are set to open their 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs first round North Division Semifinal series against the Wheeling Nailers on Friday, April 24th at 7:10 PM at WesBanco Arena. Series Matchup Sheet Kelly Cup Playoff Schedule North Division Semifinals: #1 Wheeling (46-20-3-3, 98 points) vs. #4 Reading Royals (36-26-8-2, 82 points) GAME 1 - AWAY (Friday, April 24 at 7:10 p.m. @ WesBanco Arena) GAME 2 - AWAY (S... Full Story

Royals Release 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster

April 21, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced their 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs roster ahead of their first round North Division Semifinal series. Playoff Rosters consist of a maximum of 24 Players - a 20-man active roster and a four-man reserve list. Royals Playoff Roster: Forwards (15): Alec Butcher, Nick Deakin-Poot, Liam Devlin, Jacob Frasca, Carson Golder, Kyle Haskins, Hunter Johannes, Connor Kurth, Owen McLaughlin, Connor McMenamin, Jeremy ... Full Story

• Butcher Scores, Royals Fall in Game Two of North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs, 5-1 - April 25, 2026
  
• Royals Shutout by Gauthier, Nailers in Game One of North Division Semifinal Kelly Cup Playoffs, 4-0 - April 24, 2026
  
• Series Preview: Royals vs. Nailers 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs North Division Semifinal Series - April 22, 2026
  
• Royals Release 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Roster - April 21, 2026
  
• Jackson Edward Reassigned by Philadelphia to Reading; Royals Announce Multiple Transactions - April 21, 2026
  
• Royals First Round Playoff Series Announced vs. Wheeling - April 18, 2026
  
• Royals Sign Ryan Orgel to SPC - April 18, 2026
  
• Preview: Royals vs. Everblades, April 18th - Game 72/72 - April 18, 2026
  
• McLaughlin & Perets Recalled by Lehigh Valley; Bannister Signed to SPC - April 17, 2026
  
• Ben Meehan Selected to 2025-26 ECHL All-Rookie Team - April 15, 2026
  
• Preview: Royals vs. Everblades, April 17th - Game 71/72 - April 15, 2026
  
• Yaniv Perets Named Warrior Hockey ECHL Goaltender of the Week for April 6-12, 2026 - April 13, 2026
  
• Former Royal Jonathan Quick Announces Retirement - April 13, 2026
  
• Ben Meehan Recalled by Lehigh Valley; Carter Schade Signed to SPC - April 12, 2026
  
• Preview: Royals vs. Nailers, April 12th - Game 70/72 - April 11, 2026
  
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Reading Royals goaltender Keith Petruzzelli
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League: ECHL
Home: Reading, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Philadelphia Flyers
Website: Reading Royals site
Schedule: Full Reading Royals Schedule
Statistics: Full Reading Royals Statistics

Wed., Apr 29		Wheeling at Reading (Playoff Gm. 3)	7:00 p.m.
Sat., Apr 25	L	Reading 1 at Wheeling 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Fri., Apr 24	L	Reading 0 at Wheeling 4 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 18	L	Reading 2 at Florida 3	Final
Fri., Apr 17	L	Reading 1 at Florida 4	Final
Sun., Apr 12	L	Wheeling 2 at Reading 1	Final (OT)
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• 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
  
• Lehigh Valley (MASL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
  
• Philadelphia (WNBA) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  

• Urdahl Scores Twice, Gauthier Records 20 Saves in 4-0 Win - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (April 25)
  
• Reading completes four-game sweep of Admirals in Pennsylvania - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (March 30)
  
• Admirals' playoff hopes officially kaput after another shutout by Reading - ECHL Newport News Daily Press (March 29)
  
• Another shutout by Reading puts Admirals' playoff hopes on life support - ECHL Virginian Pilot (March 28)
  
• Mariners shutout Reading, move closer to ECHL playoff berth - ECHL Portland Press Herald (March 23)
  
• Adirondack Thunder earn back-to-back wins over Reading in ECHL thrillers, home and away - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star (March 22)
  
• Thunder inch closer to playoff berth - ECHL Troy Record (March 21)
  
• Third period guides Worcester Railers past Royals on road - ECHL NewsBreak - Worcester (March 16)
  
• Royals Stump Nailers On Education Day - ECHL Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (March 12)
  
• Royals stump Nailers on Education Day - ECHL Martins Ferry Times Leader (March 12)
  
• Flyers acquire defenseman David Jiricek from Minnesota for Bobby Brink - ECHL Allentown Morning Call (March 6)
  
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