Royals announce pair of preseason games against Adirondack

Reading is home Oct. 6  vs. Thunder

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Thursday the team will host the Adirondack Thunder for a home preseason game at Santander Arena on Sat., Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. Details about tickets to the game will be announced at a later date.

The Royals are at Adirondack on Fri., Oct. 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Reading’s regular season begins with a mammoth opening weekend vs. Worcester on Sat., Oct. 13 at 7:00 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 14 at 5:00 p.m. Festivities on the 13th include a special pregame “red carpet” presentation for the new team and a block party with food, drinks and entertainment.

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Head Coach Kirk MacDonald has started to assemble the 2018-19 squad, signing forwards Jack Riley and Adam Schmidt. Each played for Reading last season. The Royals will announce their next player signing Fri., June 29 at 4:00 p.m.

March in the Wyomissing 4th of July Parade with the RoyalsCatch candy from Royals mascot Slapshot at the Wyomissing 4th of July Parade, which kicks off at 10:00 a.m. All Royals fans can march with the team; wear purple and RSVP by calling 610-898-7825 and meet us at 9:30 a.m. at the Atonement Lutheran Church on Wyomissing Boulevard.

Royals at Community Days July 2-7, join special guest Steven Swavely on Fri.The Reading Royals encourage all fans to join us at the 2018 Greater Governor Mifflin Community Days Mon., July 2 – Sat., July 7 at Governor Mifflin High School. Forward Steven Swavely will be there to meet fans on Fri., July 6 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. The Royals will be there from 5:00-10:00 p.m. each night!

About the RoyalsThe Royals have been owned by serial entrepreneur Jack Gulati since 2014 and are entering their 18th 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 nine straight seasons and are four-time division champions.