Millman, Gaucher Join Royals, Chyzowski Recalled From Loan By Lehigh Valley

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced on Tuesday that defenseman Mason Millman has been reassigned by Philadelphia from Lehigh Valley to Reading. Additionally, forward Jacob Gaucher has been loaned to Reading by Lehigh Valley and forward Ryan Chyzowski has been recalled from his loan to Reading by Lehigh Valley.

Millman, 22, has appeared in five games for the Royals this season. The 6'1", 176-pound, left-shot defenseman recorded a goal for one point and two penalty minutes with the Royals across his appearances in the season opening series against the Newfoundland Growlers and two-game series against the Maine Mariners on November 24 and 25.

With Lehigh Valley, Millman recorded three points (3a), four penalty minutes and a +2 rating in eight games. The London, Ontario native was selected in the fourth round (#103 overall) by Philadelphia in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

Gaucher, 22, has registered a -3 rating in two games for the Royals to this season. The Longueuil, Quebec native has recorded a point (1a) and eight penalty minutes in eight games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season.

The 6'3", 185-pound, right-shot forward scored 22 goals and finished tied for sixth among rookies in points (61) in the ECHL with Reading last season. He attended the Philadelphia Flyers Training Camp as a Camp Invite and notched an assist in his first NHL preseason game on September 29 against the Boston Bruins.
 

Royals Upcoming:

The Royals open a three-game week with a road game against the Adirondack Thunder at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6 at Cool Insuring Arena.

The Royals return home on Friday, December 8 to open a two-game series against the Trois-Rivières Lions. Join the Royals for their La Noche de Los Royales promotional game - presented by Visions Federal Credit Union - at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena on Friday before the they hold their annual Military Appreciation / Teddy Bear Toss game - presented by Sole IT Solutions - on Saturday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena.

Order tickets for the Royals La Noche de Los Royals and Military Appreciation / Teddy Bear Toss games on Dec. 8 and 9: royalshockey.com/tickets

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Upcoming Games:                   

• La Noche de Los Royales - Dec. 8 vs. Trois-Rivières - Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union
  • Latin American music and dance performances
  • Spanish speaking in-arena host
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
• Military Appreciation / Teddy Bear Toss Night - Dec. 9 vs. Trois-Rivières
  • Join us as we salute our armed forces
  • Toss your teddy bears/stuffed animals onto the ice after the Royals' first goal
  • Military Appreciation specialty jersey
  • Slapshot Saturday presented by Albright College
  • Giveaway: Camo bucket hat
• Taylor Swift Night (Royals Version) - Dec. 15 vs. Worcester
  • Sing your heart out as we celebrate Reading's own Taylor Swift!
  • Taylor Swift music playlist throughout the game
  • Friendship bracelet making
  • Dress as your favorite Taylor Swift Era
  • Swiftie trivia

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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.