Will Zmolek Reassigned To Reading By Philadelphia, Solag Bakich Traded To Allen For Future Considerations

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced on Friday that defenseman Will Zmolek has been reassigned by Philadelphia from Lehigh Valley to Reading. Additionally, forward Solag Bakich has been traded to the Allen Americans for Future Considerations.

Zmolek, 24, appeared in all fives games for the Royals to open the 2023-24 season. The 6'3", 194-pound, left-shot defenseman recorded a -3 rating and seven penalty minutes with the Royals. He had his first professional career fight in Reading's home opener on Saturday, October 28. 

With Lehigh Valley, Zmolek recorded two points (2a) in three games. The Rochester, Minnesota native is on an NHL contract with Philadelphia after signing a one-year NHL deal on March 8, 2023.

Bakich, 25, had one point (1g) and 17 penalty minutes in six games with the Royals this season. The Dallas, Texas native began his first professional season with the Royals after signing with the club out of the University of Notre Dame on March 18, 2023. He totaled 11 points (4g-7a) and 30 penalty minutes in 18 games in Reading.

The deadline to complete Future Considerations is 3:00 p.m. ET on June 20, 2024.

Royals Upcoming:

The Royals host the Norfolk Admirals on Saturday, November 11 for an ‘Outdoors Night’ promotional game at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena. The home game will feature a happy hour from 6-7 PM, specialty themed jerseys worn by the Royals and outdoors themed games around the concourse!

Get tickets for the Royals 'Outdoors Night' game on Nov. 11: royalshockey.com/tickets

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2023-24 Season Memberships

Reading Royals Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2023-24 season now by visiting the Royals’ box office at Santander Arena or by calling 610-898-7825.

About the Royals

The Reading Royals, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are in their 22nd season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 12 of the previous 13 seasons. They are five-time division champions and were the 2021-22 Eastern Conference champion. The Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA), founded in 1996, owns the Royals and oversees operations at Santander Arena.