Royals Add Ten to Training Camp Roster

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, today announced that the team has added ten players to the team’s 2016-17 Pre-Season Training Camp Roster. The four forwards, four defensemen, and two goaltenders have been signed to Tryout Agreements and are listed below.

NAME                             Pos             Ht/Wt              DOB                   Hometown

Jeremy Akeson                F               6’2/222         11-26-84 (31)              Ottawa, ON

Brandon Anderson        G              6’1/188          07-13-92 (24)              Langley, BC

Matt Chiarantano           D              5’9/190          12-12-91 (24)              Bolton, ON

Bobby Domin                   D              6’0/179          02-11-92 (24)        Shelby Township, MI

Bobby Gertsakis               D             5’10/175        09-22-90 (25)              Pickering, ON

Tyler Gjurich                      F             5’10/187        05-24-92 (24)              Hatfield, PA

Al Graves                            F            6’1/211            06-29-89 (27)         King of Prussia, PA

Nick Niedert                     G             5’9/185            06-16-82 (34)              Hudson, IA

Mark Petaccio                  F              6’4/205          03-26-94 (22)              Sicklerville, NJ

Zach Sarig                          D             6’3/218            11-04-90 (25)              Wyomissing, PA

On-ice practice sessions for the Royals 2016-17 Pre-Season Training Camp begin on Sunday, October 2 (4:00 – 6:00 pm) at Santander Arena in Reading. The full on-ice Training Camp Schedule is set out below.

Reading Royals 2016-17 Pre-Season On-Ice Training Camp Schedule

Sunday, October 2, 2016: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Santander Arena)

Monday, October 3, 2016: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Santander Arena)

Tuesday, October 4, 2016: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Santander Arena)

Wednesday, October 5, 2016: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Santander Arena)

Thursday, October 6, 2016: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Santander Arena)

Friday, October 7, 2016: (7:00 pm) Pre-Season Game One – Royals v Elmira Jackals (Santander Arena)

Saturday, October 8, 2016: (7:05 pm) Pre-Season Game Two – Royals @ Elmira Jackals (First Arena)

Sunday, October 9, 2016: No On-Ice Session

Monday, October 10, 2016: 11:00 am – 12:30 noon (Body Zone Sports & Wellness Complex)

Tuesday, October 11, 2016: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Santander Arena)

Wednesday, October 12, 2016: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Santander Arena)

Thursday, October 13, 2016: 10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Santander Arena)

Season Sixteen of “Hometown Hockey” kicks off for the Royals on Saturday, October 15, (7:00 pm) when the Elmira Jackals visit Santander Arena. Season Tickets and individual game tickets for the Royals’ 2016-17 ECHL season are currently available. Call 610-898-7825 for more information or log onto www.royalshockey.com.

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