Reading Royals to Support Rally for Ryder Through 2024-25 Chuck-a-Puck Fundraiser

Reading, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are excited to announce that proceeds from this season's Chuck-a-Puck sales, presented by Savage Auto Group, will benefit Rally for Ryder.

Rally for Ryder was established in honor of Ryder Knechtle, a young Sinking Spring resident and Reading Royals fan who was named the team's honorary captain for a game, where he enjoyed unforgettable experiences, including riding the Zamboni and meeting players during warmups. Rally for Ryders’ fundraising initiatives support the Elle's Angels Foundation, which funds research for DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare and aggressive childhood brain cancer. Ryder's friend Elle, who also battled DIPG, fought alongside him; the two passed away one year apart, leaving a legacy of strength and friendship.

"Chuck-a-Puck is a long-loved standard of Reading Royals hockey, but thanks to our friends at Savage Auto Group, we’re able to make a real impact with it this season,” states Team President, David Farrar. “The Royals community fell in love with Ryder when he joined us as Honorary Captain during the 2021- 22 season, so to pay it forward in his name is an honor for us all.”

Chuck-a-Pucks can be purchased at Section 101 during every Royals' home game throughout the 2024-25 season. Fans can buy pucks in bundles of 5 for $5, 10 for $10, or 15 for $15. During the second intermission, participants will have the opportunity to toss their foam pucks onto the center-ice target, with the chance to win a cash prize—all while supporting an important cause.

Join us this season, along with Savage Auto Group, as we Rally for Ryder and help make a difference in the fight against DIPG.

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Opening Night on Oct. 26th, presented by Supportive Concepts for Families:

The Royals play their home opener at Santander Arena on Saturday, October 26 at 7:00 p.m. against the Wheeling Nailers. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Nailers which concludes on Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m. The Royals hoist a record of 9-9-1-3 in home openers with their last home opener victory coming against the Norfolk Admirals, 6-4, on October 23 of the 2021-22 season.

In addition to the game, Opening Night will feature a block party immediately outside of Santander Arena on Penn Street. Fans can enjoy family activities and games, music, inflatables, Slapshot and Ice Angel photo opportunities, red carpet introductions of the 2024-25 Royals, and MORE right up to the first puck drop of the season at home!

For tickets to Opening Night, and all 36-home games this season, visit: Single Game Tickets

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2024-25 Season Memberships

Royals365 Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2024-25 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 23rd season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 12 of the previous 14 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.