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

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

Jackson Edward Reassigned by Philadelphia to Reading; Royals Announce Multiple Transactions

April 21, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced the following transactions Tuesday: Jackson Edward, D reassigned by Philadelphia (NHL) from Lehigh Valley (AHL) to Reading Owen McLaughlin, F loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley (AHL) Ben Meehan, D loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley (AHL) Yaniv Perets, G loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley (AHL) Keith Petruzzelli, G loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley (AHL) Kyle Walker, D released from Profes... Full Story

Royals First Round Playoff Series Announced vs. Wheeling

April 18, 2026 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced their schedule and tickets available for their 2026 Kelly Cup Playoff Division Semifinal best-of-seven series against the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Wheeling Nailers: GAME 1 - AWAY (Friday, April 24 at 7:10 p.m. @ WesBanco Arena) GAME 2 - AWAY (Saturday, April 25 at 7:10 p.m. @ WesBanco Arena) GAME 3 - HOME - (Wednesday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m. @ Santander Arena) GAME 4 - HOME - (F... Full Story

• 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
  
• Preview: Royals vs. Nailers, April 11th - Game 69/72 - April 11, 2026
  
• Preview: Royals vs. Nailers, April 5th - Game 68/72 - April 8, 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

Fri., Apr 24		Reading at Wheeling (Playoff Gm. 1)	7:10 p.m.
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)
Sat., Apr 11	L	Wheeling 6 at Reading 2	Final
Fri., Apr 10	W	Wheeling 2 at Reading 3	Final
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Reading Royals Schedule and Results

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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
  

• 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)
  
• Adirondack Thunder run winning streak to 10 with OT win - ECHL Glens Falls Post-Star (February 26)
  
• ECHL: Thunder extend win streak to 10 with OT thriller - ECHL Saratogian (February 26)
  
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