Crocock re-signs, second signing of week by Royals

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals (@ReadingRoyals) agreed to an ECHL contract with defenseman Mike Crocock Wednesday, the seventh defensemen to re-sign with Reading for the team’s 20th anniversary season. Crocock joined Reading in December and generated two assists in 21 games. The 5-foot-10, 185-lb, left-handed shot began the season in the SPHL with Birmingham before promotion to the ECHL.The ECHL season is slated to begin Dec. 4 with group, flex and season tickets available by visiting royalshockey.com/tickets or by calling 610-898-7825.2020-21 RosterGoaltender (1): #40 Luke PeressiniDefensemen (7): #3 Rob Michel, #4 Aaron Titcomb, #6 Garrett Cecere, #8 David Drake, #19 Garret Cockerill, #24 Mike Crocock, #58 Dominic CormierForwards (9): #9 Brayden Low, #16 Hayden Hodgson, #17 Jackson Cressey, #21 Frank DiChiara, #27 Luke Stork, #39 Brendan van Riemsdyk, #74 Luke Voltin, #81 Corey Mackin, Mitchell VanderlaanCoach Quotes "Mike embraced his role in our system after coming in midway through the year and showed the type of commitment and improvement that made him a reliable player on our blue line. He will be another steady presence that can skate well and move the puck quickly." – Head Coach Kirk MacDonaldCrocock extras- The Brantford, ON native spent four seasons at Sacred Heart (AHA) and was a two-time captain for the Pioneers. He generated four goals and 21 points in 130 NCAA games.- Originally claimed on waivers by the Royals on Dec. 17, 2019 after playing in seven games with Newfoundland. Was an alternate captain on Birmingham to start 2019-20.