Royals Sign Canisius College Alums Max Kouznetsov, F & Powell Connor, D to SPC's

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that they have signed forward Max Kouznetsov and defenseman Powell Connor to Standard Player Contracts (SPC).

Kouznetsov, 23, opens his professional career in Reading after four seasons in the NCAA at Canisius College. The Voorhees, New Jersey native recorded 71 points (30g-41a), 92 penalty minutes and a -5 rating in 127 NCAA career games. This season, Kouznetsov registered 23 points (8g-15a), 39 penalty minutes and a -1 rating in 36 games. He finished second on the team in points (23) and tied for second on the team in goals (8).

The 5'11", 174-pound, left-shot forward played parts of two seasons in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the Amarillo Bulls and Johnstown Tomahawks where he totaled 50 points (15g-35a), 24 penalty minutes and a +24 rating in 48 NAHL career games.

Connor, 23, opens his professional career in Reading following four seasons in the NCAA that began with three seasons and Michigan State University before attending Canisius College this season for his final year in the NCAA. The Chilliwack, British Columbia native recorded eight points (1g-8a), 45 penalty minutes and a -14 rating in 84 NCAA career games. This season, Connor registered 7 points (1g-6a), 39 penalty minutes and a -4 rating in 35 games. He finished fifth among defenseman on the team in points (7).

The 6'2", 190-pound, right-shot blue liner played four seasons in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) for the Chilliwack Chiefs and the Trail Smoke Eaters where he totaled 75 points (13g-62a), and 222 penalty minutes in 201 BCHL career games.

Additionally, Connor played for Team Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge in Dawson, British Columbia in 2019.

Royals Upcoming:

The Royals continue their five-game road trip against the Railers on Friday, March 15th at 7:05 p.m. at the DCU Center.

The Royals return home for a three-game weekend series against the Railers opening on Friday, March 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena. The home game features the Royals Motorsports Night including a pre-game block party with racing vehicles and happy hour from 6-7:00 p.m., presented by Schaeffer's Motorsports.

To order tickets, visit 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.