Brett Flemming and Matt Hatch Loaned to Reading

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League, today announced that defenseman Brett Flemming and forward Matt Hatch have been loaned from the Phantoms to the Royals. Flemming has recorded four points (3g-1a) and five penalty minutes in three games with Reading. Hatch was assessed with two penalty minutes in his one game with the Royals so far.

Tonight, (Thursday, October 30, @ 7:30 pm) the Royals will celebrate Happy Haunted Halloween Hockey Night when the team takes on the Wheeling Nailers at Santander Arena in Reading, PA. The team will wear the nationally recognized special Halloween-themed jerseys, which will be available for purchase online after the game. Fans can also take advantage of the Steak-Umm Burger Meal & Ticket Deal and get a burger, fries and a large soda—and a purple zone ticket—for just $25.00. We’ll also celebrate higher learning tonight with one of the team’s College Nights which will feature beer specials.

Please note that tonight’s broadcast is on the internet only. The over-the-air broadcast on CBS SportsRadio 1240 am and 98.5 fm in Reading is pre-empted by Thursday Night NFL Football on Westwood One. Free streaming audio is available by following the ‘headset icon’ on the Royals’ website (www.royalshockey.com). There is also streaming video on ECHL.TV on a pay-per-view basis. Fans inside the arena can listen to the broadcast through the Deibler Dental In-Arena Broadcast at 99.3 fm.

For more information about the Royals, call 610-898-7825 or log onto www.royalshockey.com.

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