Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Patrick Moynihan and Jeremy Michel have been signed to ECHL contracts for the 2025-26 season.

Moynihan, 24, is entering his second-full professional season following a 66-game rookie campaign where he registered 36 points (11g-25a), 33 penalty minutes and a -8 rating between the Greenville Swamp Rabbits and the Idaho Steelheads. A sixth round selection, 158th overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Millis, Massachusetts native played one game in the 2023-24 season with the Chicago Wolves in the American Hockey League.

“Really excited to get down to Reading and meet all the guys and fans and experience everything Reading has to offer," stated Moynihan. "Can’t wait for the first game at Santander.” 

"Patrick has some high end offensive ability, he will have a great opportunity to play a big role for us this season,” stated Anthony Peters, Head Coach & General Manager. "We are happy to get a player like Patrick.”

Prior to his professional career, the 5'11", 183-pound, right-shot forward accumulated 95 points (47g-48a) across 159 NCAA career games between four seasons at Providence College (2019-23) and a final NCAA season at the University of Notre Dame (2023-24) where he recorded 24 points (10g-14a) and skated in all 36 games.

Additionally, Moynihan played two seasons at the United States National Team Development Program (2017-19) and, on the international stage with Team USA, captured gold at the U17 World Hockey Challenge in 2017 and U20 World Junior Championship in 2021, as well as a bronze medal at the U18 World Junior Championship in 2018.

Michel, 24, is entering his first professional season after three seasons with the University of Moncton in U Sports where he recorded 80 points (32g-48a), 24 penalty minutes and a +21 rating across 87 games. Selected in the seventh round, 217th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, the Lévis, Quebec native added 14 points (5g-9a) in 19 U Sports Playoff career games.

"I am really excited to be a part of the team," stated Michel. "We have a big year ahead of us and I can't wait to see the fans on Opening Night.” 

"Jeremy has had an exceptional junior and collegiate career, he has produced every where he has been,” stated Peters. "We will look for him to do the same here for the Royals.”

In the 2024-25 season, Michel was a point-per-game skater with a team-high 29 points (15g-14a) during the regular season with an additional eight points (4g-4a) in seven U Sports Playoff games - also leading the team in points during the postseason.

Prior to his U Sports career, the 6'1", 176-pound, left-shot forward played five seasons in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the Val-d'Or Foreurs where he totaled 216 points (83g-133a), 69 penalty minutes and a -81 rating across 294 career games.

Royals 2025-26 roster:

Forwards (6): Jacob Frasca, Jordan Frasca, Kyle Haskins, Connor McMenamin, Jeremy Michel, Patrick Moynihan

Defensemen (1): Nick Carabin

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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.

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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 last 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.