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Cassaro Scores, Pretzel City Royals Drop Saturday Face-off with Admirals, 4-1

Saturday, March 22nd
Cassaro Scores, Pretzel City Royals Drop Saturday Face-off with Admirals, 4-1

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (27-24-9-1), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, fell to the Norfolk Admirals (35-22-4-1), 4-1, at Santander Arena on Saturday, March 22nd.

Goaltender Keith Petruzzelli (10-14-4-0) suffered the loss in goal with 37 saves on 41 shots faced while Admirals’ goaltender Thomas Milic (9-5-1-1) earned the win in goal with 25 saves on 26 shots.

BOX SCORE

After a scoreless first period, Norfolk jolted out to a 2-0 lead in 1:58 span on goals from Grant Hebert (4) at 9:10 and Gehrett Sargis (3) at 11:08 in the second period. Gianfranco Cassaro (11) put Reading on the board at 12:24, to cut the deficit in half, 2-1.

Graham Sward (2) restored Norfolk’s two-goal lead 1:27 into the third period before Sargis (4) sealed the Admiral’s victory for good with an empty net goal at 17:20.

The loss is Reading’s second in their last four games and second in regulation over their last 13 games as they have earned a point in 11 of their last 13 (9-2-2-0), as well as 23 of their 30 games since Jan. 1st, 2025 (17-7-5-1).

The Royals conclude a five-game home stand and three games against Norfolk on Sunday, March 23rd at 3:00 PM.

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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.