F Hodgson back in Reading following career year

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Tuesday forward Hayden Hodgson has agreed to an ECHL contract with Reading for the 2020-21 season.Hodgson: "No question" to return to ReadingA fast and physical presence, Hodgson skated in 36 Royals games in 2019-20, bruising his way to a career-best 12 goals, 20 points and 49 penalty minutes. The Leamington, ON native is preparing for his fourth professional campaign.Season memberships, group plans and and flex tickets for the Royals’ 20th anniversary season are available at royalshockey.com/tickets and by calling 610-898-7825.2020-21 roster Defensemen (1): #6 Garrett CecereForwards (3): #9 Brayden Low, #16 Hayden Hodgson, #21 Frank DiChiaraNeed to know - Last season was Hodgson’s first full ECHL campaign. Hodgson spent nearly all of 2017-18 with Cleveland (AHL), scoring three goals and six points in 41 games.- Had two multi-goal efforts in 2019-20, both coming in morning games. His final two-goal output came at Wheeling Mar. 10 in Reading’s last game.Coach Quotes "After coming back midway through the year, Hayden had a strong season and demonstrated the type of physical force and scoring presence he can be in our system. We're thrilled to have Hayden re-sign." - Head Coach Kirk MacDonaldMore on Hodgson Hodgson spent four seasons in the OHL with Saginaw, Sarnia and Erie prior to turning pro (294 GP, 87g, 157 pts.). The right-handed shot stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 207 pounds.