Royals Release Forward Jay Silvia

First Year Pro Did Not Appear In any Regular Season Games for Reading

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, today announced that the team has released forward Jay Silvia. A first year pro from Burlington, Massachusetts, Silvia sustained an injury in the Royals first pre-season game of the year against the Trenton Titans on October 5, 2012. He was recently activated from the 21-Day Injured Reserve. He did not appear in any regular season games for the Royals. Tomorrow (Wednesday, November 7), the Royals will travel to WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, West Virginia, where the team will face the Wheeling Nailers (7:00 pm). As with all Royals’ road games this year, Wednesday’s game will be televised locally in Berks County, Pennsylvania, on BCTV courtesy of Boscov’s Travel and Apple Vacations. The game night broadcast will kick off at 6:35 pm on ESPN Radio 1240 am and 98.5 fm. Royals Multi-Game Flex-Plans are available for the Royals 2012-13 season presented by Steve Moyer Subaru by calling the Royals’ office (610-898-7825). More information is available at www.royalshockey.com.