Weekly Release, Vol. 17, No. 7

$5 Tickets on Wednesday + three-point weekend

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals (11-7-2-0, 24 pts., T-3rd North) received three of four points this weekend against the first-place Wheeling Nailers and the teams rematch on Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. with $5 Green Zone Tickets. The Royals have eight home games this month. $5 Green Zone Tickets are available here.

Despite the winning, a hyper-competitive North Division has kept the Royals out of first place. From first (Wheeling, Manchester) to last (Worcester) in the division, there is only a seven-point separation, the closest of any ECHL grouping. The Royals are 9-5-1-0 against their division, the most wins against the North of any team.

This Week

Royals Radio Recon: Jimmy G’s Railroad House, 152 Woodrow Ave., Sinking Spring, PA with guests Head Coach Kirk MacDonald and Reading native Steven Swavely

• Listen on Rumba 1340 (iHeartRadio app).

Game 21 vs. Wheeling: Wed., Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m.

• $5 Tickets | Postgame autographs (Rieck’s Printing).
• Listen on Rumba 1340 (iHeartRadio app). Watch on ECHL.tv.

Game 22 at Adirondack: Fri., Dec. 8 at 7:00 p.m.

• Listen on Rumba 1340 (iHeartRadio app), Watch on BCTV and ECHL.tv.

Game 23 at Manchester: Sat., Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m.

• Listen on Rumba 1340 (iHeartRadio app), Watch on BCTV and ECHL.tv.

Big 3 Storylines3) More $5 Tickets – A special holiday giftThe Royals are pleased to announce $5 tickets in the Green Zone to three upcoming games in December!- Wed., Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Wheeling (postgame autographs) | Sun., Dec. 17 at 4:00 p.m. vs. Adirondack (dollar dogs and player photo) | Thurs., Dec. 28 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester (special Flyers jerseys, aPHILLYation night)- Call 610-898-PUCK (7825) and tickets are available here.

2) Bus games

The Royals have eight home games this month, a welcome change from November. Since the start of November, Reading has played 13 of 17 games on the road. Until this week, Reading players only “slept in their own bed” 11 days since Nov. 3.Despite a 4-6-2-0 road mark, six of those losses have been by one goal. On the flip side, the Royals are 3-0-0-0 at home in one-goal games.

Last season, the Royals were 15-9-4-2 in games decided by a goal, including a 10-4-2-2 mark away from Santander Arena.1) Santa Sacks Holiday GiftWe’re happy to bring back our Santa Sacks! Get an autographed Royals puck and come out to three of our biggest games for just $30.- Sat., Jan. 20 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Slapshot Star Wars bobblehead giveaway, THON Night, Star Wars jerseys)- Fri., Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Pink in the Rink, knit scarf giveaway)- Sat., Mar. 17 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Brampton (Yannick Tifu number retired, Meet WWE Million Dollar Man)- Sat., Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Worcester (Kelly Cup Tribute puck giveaway, Autism Awareness jerseys)- Sat., Apr. 7 at 7:00 p.m. vs. Norfolk (FANdemonium, fan appreciation, fan’s choice giveaway)- Call 610-898-PUCK and tickets are available here.

Practice schedule

Tuesday – practice at 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday – morning skate 10:00 a.m.., game at 7 p.m. vs. WHL

Thursday – travel to Adirondack

Friday – game at 7 p.m. at ADK

Saturday – Game at 6 p.m. at MAN

Sunday – off day

About the RoyalsThe Royals have been owned by serial entrepreneur Jack Gulati since 2014 and are in their 17th ECHL season. Proudly affiliated with the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers and AHL’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Reading plays in the Santander Arena, located in downtown Reading, PA at 700 Penn Street. The Royals won the Kelly Cup in 2013, have made the playoffs in eight straight seasons and are four-time division champions.

Reading Royals Mobile App

Head to the App Store and Google Play to download the new Reading Royals app on your smartphone! Stay up-to-date with team news, receive notifications and purchase tickets for your next experience at Santander Arena.

Broadcast Coverage

All Royals game can be heard on Rumba 1340 AM and the iHeartRadio app by searching “Rumba 1340”. The pregame show starts 15 minutes before puck drop. Watch Royals games on ECHL.tv. Reading away games are shown locally on BCTV.