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Jason Binkley Relieved as Royals Head Coach & General Manager

Tuesday, May 27th
Jason Binkley Relieved as Royals Head Coach & General Manager

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that Jason Binkley has been relieved of his duties as the team’s head coach and general manager. The search for the next head coach of the Royals will begin immediately.

Having joined the organization as an assistant coach in 2022, Binkley served three seasons behind Reading’s bench. The Powell, Ohio native was an assistant coach under coach James Henry until assuming the position as interim head coach on January 29, 2024. Binkley was named the franchise’s ninth head coach on May 17, 2024.

During Binkley’s tenure as the team’s head coach, the Royals compiled a record of 46-44-15 in regular season games, which includes his 13-16-3 record as interim head coach during the 2023-24 season. Under Binkley, the Royals qualified for the playoffs in his lone full season at the helm.

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Royals Upcoming:

Nov. 8 Home Opener: The Royals play their home opener, presented by Supportive Concepts For Families, at Santander Arena on Saturday, November 8 at 7:00 p.m. against Trois-Rivières. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Lions which concludes on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.

Fans can secure their seat today with a Ticket Plan (10/18-Game Plan or Royals365 Membership).

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Royals single-game ticket information will be announced later this summer. For more on the home opener, click HERE.

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2025-26 Season Memberships

Royals365 Season Memberships, six-game plans, ten-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2025-26 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 entering their 24th season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 13 of their latest 15 seasons. They are five-time division champions and were the 2021-22 Eastern Conference regular season champion. The Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA), founded in 1996, owns the Royals and oversees operations at Santander Arena.