Weekly Release: Vol. 18, No. 11

Weekly Release, Vol. 18, No. 11:Royals off until Friday when team hosts Newfoundland

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, host the division-leading Newfoundland Growlers in back-to-back games this Friday and Saturday (Dec. 28-29). The Royals had a seven-game win streak snapped at Worcester Saturday and head into the holiday break tied for 2nd in the North Division at 34 points. The Royals are offering special discount purple zone tickets (4 for $15 each) to both games, including APHILLYATION Night Dec. 29 where the Royals will honor their proud affiliation with the Philadelphia Flyers. Take advantage of the offer here. The Royals office will close Dec. 24 at noon and reopen on Thurs., Dec. 27. The team will have off from Mon., Dec. 24-Thurs., Dec. 27. Practice on Dec. 27 is TBD.Royals team schedule Monday, Dec. 24: OFF DAY

Tuesday, Dec. 25: OFF DAYWednesday, Dec. 26: OFF DAYThursday, Dec. 27: Team practice TBDFriday, Dec. 28: Game 7:00 p.m. vs. NewfoundlandSaturday, Dec. 29: Game 7:00 p.m. vs. NewfoundlandSunday, Dec. 30: Team travel day to WheelingMonday, Dec. 31: Office open until noon, Game at Wheeling, 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 1: OFF DAYRoyals office hoursMonday, Dec. 24: Office open until noon

Tuesday, Dec. 25: CLOSEDWednesday, Dec. 26: CLOSEDThursday, Dec. 27: Office open 9-5Friday, Dec. 28: Game 7:00 p.m. vs. NewfoundlandSaturday, Dec. 29: Game 7:00 p.m. vs. NewfoundlandSunday, Dec. 30: CLOSEDMonday, Dec. 31: Office open until noon, Game at Wheeling, 6:00 p.m.Tuesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED  Team Record

14-8-2-4, 34 points, T-2nd NorthWeekly ResultsDec. 21 at Manchester: W, 5-4Dec. 22 at Manchester: L, 5-3

Regular season team leaders

Goals: Josh MacDonald (15)Assists: Chris McCarthy (22)Points: Chris McCarthy (29)+/-: Michael Huntebrinker (12)PIM: Adam Marsh (42) Royals Radio Recon: Next Show Tues., Jan. 8Live from Jimmy G’s Railroad House from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.Meet Royals players at Jimmy G’s Railroad House, 152 Woodrow Ave., Sinking Spring, PA. Listen on mixlr.com/ReadingRoyals or via the Mixlr App.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.Listen to all Royals broadcasts at Mixlr.com/ReadingRoyals or by downloading the Mixlr App from the App Store or Google Play.