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April 25, 2018 - GENEVA, ILLINOIS - The Chicago Steel announced Tuesday that the team has named Ryan Cruthers permanent Head Coach and has removed the interim tag, effective immediately. Cruthers becomes the 11th head coach in Steel history. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Cruthers was named Interim Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Jan. 2 and guided the Steel to the USHL postseason and a First Round series victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks last week. In addition, Cruthers has furthered the development of Steel players with ... Full Story
April 25, 2018 - Reading, PA - To honor 17 seasons of Reading Royals hockey, here are "17 Player Takeaways" from the 2017-18 regular season.
17 seasons, 17 player takeaways
1) Matt Willows' 32 goals were sixth in the league and marked the sixth time a Reading player has reached the 30-goal plateau. He tied Reading's record with goals in eight straight games from Jan. 30-Feb. 22, tying Joe Zappala's team record for the most consecutive games with a goal. Willows and Nolan Zajac each played in all 72 regular season games.
2) John M... Full Story
April 23, 2018 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals recently completed their 17th season in the ECHL. To honor 17 seasons, here are "17 Skinny Stats" from the 2017-18 regular season.
17 seasons, 17 skinny stats
Reading made the playoffs for the ninth straight season, the third-longest active streak in the ECHL (South Carolina, Idaho).
The Royals took 658 PIM during the regular season, the fewest by any team in ECHL history (9.14/game).
Five home crowds during the regular season topped 5,000 fans. On the final game of the regular se... Full Story
April 19, 2018 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced Thursday the Flyers have reassigned goaltender John Muse from Reading to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and forward Steven Swavely has been returned on loan to Lehigh Valley.
Muse started four games for Reading in the 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs, notching a 2.02 goals against average and .945 save percentage. In Game 1 of the North Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, Muse made a career-high 54 saves and established Reading's record in a ... Full Story
Reading Royals News
Ryan Cruthers Named Head Coach of USHL's Chicago Steel
April 25, 2018 - GENEVA, ILLINOIS - The Chicago Steel announced Tuesday that the team has named Ryan Cruthers permanent Head Coach and has removed the interim tag, effective immediately. Cruthers becomes the 11th head coach in Steel history. Contract terms were not disclosed.
Cruthers was named Interim Head Coach and Assistant General Manager Jan. 2 and guided the Steel to the USHL postseason and a First Round series victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks last week. In addition, Cruthers has furthered the development of Steel players with ... Full StoryMore Reading Royals stories below
17 Player Takeaways from 2017-18
April 25, 2018 - Reading, PA - To honor 17 seasons of Reading Royals hockey, here are "17 Player Takeaways" from the 2017-18 regular season.
17 seasons, 17 player takeaways
1) Matt Willows' 32 goals were sixth in the league and marked the sixth time a Reading player has reached the 30-goal plateau. He tied Reading's record with goals in eight straight games from Jan. 30-Feb. 22, tying Joe Zappala's team record for the most consecutive games with a goal. Willows and Nolan Zajac each played in all 72 regular season games.
2) John M... Full Story17 Skinny Stats from the 2017-18 Season
April 23, 2018 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals recently completed their 17th season in the ECHL. To honor 17 seasons, here are "17 Skinny Stats" from the 2017-18 regular season.
17 seasons, 17 skinny stats
Reading made the playoffs for the ninth straight season, the third-longest active streak in the ECHL (South Carolina, Idaho).
The Royals took 658 PIM during the regular season, the fewest by any team in ECHL history (9.14/game).
Five home crowds during the regular season topped 5,000 fans. On the final game of the regular se... Full StoryG Muse and F Swavely Recalled to Lehigh Valley
April 19, 2018 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced Thursday the Flyers have reassigned goaltender John Muse from Reading to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and forward Steven Swavely has been returned on loan to Lehigh Valley.
Muse started four games for Reading in the 2018 Kelly Cup Playoffs, notching a 2.02 goals against average and .945 save percentage. In Game 1 of the North Division Semifinals vs. Manchester, Muse made a career-high 54 saves and established Reading's record in a ... Full StoryReading Royals News
- Ryan Cruthers Named Head Coach of USHL's Chicago Steel - April 25, 2018
- 17 Player Takeaways from 2017-18 - April 25, 2018
- 17 Skinny Stats from the 2017-18 Season - April 23, 2018
- G Muse and F Swavely Recalled to Lehigh Valley - April 19, 2018
- Royals' Season Ends in Game 4 of North Division Semifinals to Monarchs, 3-0 - April 18, 2018
- North Division Semifinals Game 4 Preview: Manchester at Reading - April 18, 2018
- D Hora Returned to Reading - April 17, 2018
- Royals Offer Doctor's Note for Fans If Game 4 Reaches OT - April 17, 2018
- Muse Unprecendented in Royals History with 52 Saves in 4-3 OTL - April 16, 2018
- North Division Semifinals Game 3 Preview: Manchester at Reading - April 16, 2018
- Muse Makes 53 Saves, Monarchs Win Again in Double Overtime, 3-2 - April 14, 2018
- North Division Semifinals Game 2 Preview: Reading at Manchester - April 14, 2018
- Royals Force Double OT and Lose Game 1 to Manchester, 3-2 - April 13, 2018
- Royals Wear Helmet Stickers to Support Humboldt Broncos - April 13, 2018
- North Division Semifinals Game 1 Preview: Reading at Manchester - April 13, 2018
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League: ECHLHome: Reading, Pennsylvania
Affiliation: Philadelphia Flyers
Website: Reading Royals site
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| Wed., Apr 18 | L | Manchester 3 at Reading 0 (Playoff Gm. 4) | Final |
| Mon., Apr 16 | L | Manchester 4 at Reading 3 (Playoff Gm. 3) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Apr 14 | L | Reading 2 at Manchester 3 (Playoff Gm. 2) | Final (OT) |
| Fri., Apr 13 | L | Reading 2 at Manchester 3 (Playoff Gm. 1) | Final (OT) |
| Sat., Apr 7 | W | Norfolk 2 at Reading 5 | Final |
| Fri., Apr 6 | W | Reading 6 at Norfolk 2 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Reading Royals Schedule and Results | |||
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- Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) - Allentown, Pennsylvania
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- Philadelphia Freedoms (WTT) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Rebels (NAHL) - Aston, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Soul (AFL) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Union (MLS) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Reading Royals Headlines
- Royals forward announces retirement - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 20)
- Royals doomed by close calls, could-have-beens - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 20)
- Royals eliminated by Manchester (PHOTO GALLERY) - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 19)
- Monarchs finish first-round sweep - ECHL Manchester Union Leader (April 19)
- Royals try to avoid elimination tonight at Santander Arena - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 18)
- Royals lose third straight game in overtime - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 17)
- Monarchs win in overtime, 4-3 - ECHL Manchester Union Leader (April 17)
- Royals return home looking to get back in series - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 16)
- Two nights, two double-OT games, two playoff wins for Monarchs - ECHL Manchester Union Leader (April 15)
- Monarchs down Royals in double overtime, again - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 15)
- Royals lose Game 1 to Manchester in double overtime - ECHL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (April 14)
- Monarchs win in two OTs - ECHL Manchester Union Leader (April 14)
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