Met-Ed partners to sponsor special Opening Weekend Oct. 13-14

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are proud to announce the team has partnered with Met-Ed for the seventh straight season. Earlier this month, the Royals announced the opening weekend of the season, Oct. 13-14 vs. Worcester, will be presented by Met-Ed. The Opening Weekend includes a world record attempt at the most cowbells played, a special pregame block party, and an appearance by Philadelphia Eagles legends Vince Papale, Bill Bergey. Additionally, Met-Ed and the Royals will host a pregame tailgating event and cornhole tournament Oct. 14 before the 5:00 p.m. puck drop.

The Royals will attempt to set a world record for cowbells played at a time during the team’s home opener Sat., Oct. 13 vs. Worcester. The first 6,500 fans will receive a cowbell, presented by Met-Ed.

“Met-Ed is proud to be a sponsor of our hometown hockey club, the Reading Royals,” said Ed Shuttleworth, Met-Ed President.  “Met-Ed is committed to the communities, organizations, and teams in our service territory – we wish the Royals and their fans the best for a successful 2018-2019 season.”

“We are thrilled to have one of our key long-time sponsors Met-Ed with us to help us kick off a special 2018-19 season,” said Royals President/General Manager Shawn Hackman. “Met-Ed and the Royals share a mission to help meaningful causes around Berks County and we look forward to continue our strong relationship.”

Opening Weekend, presented by Met-EdSeason Opener: Oct. 13 vs. Worcester, 7:00 p.m.– Block party 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. | Food and drinks available | Performance by the Uptown Band.– Attempt at setting the World Record for most cowbells played at a time– Cowbell giveaway (first 6,500 fans)

Philadelphia Eagles legends night (Vince Papale and Bill Bergey): Oct. 14 vs. Worcester, 5:00 p.m. – Pregame tailgate 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.– Appearance by Eagles legends Vince Papale and Bill Bergey– National cornhole Tournament

Single-game tickets are available by calling 610-898-7825 (PUCK) or visiting Royalshockey.com.

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.