Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Brandon Saigeon has been signed to an ECHL contract with the club for the 2025-26 season.

Saigeon, 27, is entering his sixth professional season after a 51-game 2024-25 campaign where he registered 18 points (5g-13a) and 18 PIM between the Indy Fuel and Savannah Ghost Pirates (traded to SAV 12/2/25). A native of Grimsby, Ontario, the fifth round selection, 140th overall, by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft has totaled 103 points (31g-72a) and 107 PIM in 249 professional/ECHL career games with Savannah, Indy, Kalamazoo, Wichita, Wheeling and Utah. 

"I am excited to get the season started and see the fans at puck drop," stated Saigeon.

"Brandon is an experienced player in our league,” stated Anthony Peters, Head Coach & General Manager. "We are happy to bring him into the Royals family. He is a versatile player who will have the opportunity to prove himself in different situations. We look forward to watching him come in and compete.”

Prior to opening his professional career with the Utah Grizzlies in 2019-20, the 6'1", 190-pound, left-shot forward played five seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), logging 251 points (105g-146a) in 304 games with the Hamilton Bulldogs and the Oshawa Generals. 

Additionally, Saigeon skated for Team Canada Black at the 2014 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge where he recored one point (1a) in five games.

Royals 2025-26 roster:

Forwards (13): Alec Butcher, Cam Cook, Liam Devlin, Jacob Frasca, Jordan Frasca, Kyle Haskins, Connor McMenamin, Jeremy Michel, Yvan Mongo, Patrick Moynihan, Ben Raymond, Brandon Saigeon, Jordan Simoneau

Defensemen (7): Matt Araujo, Nick Carabin, Victor Hadfield, Artem Kulakov, Jack Page, Vincent Sévigny, Robbie Stucker

Goalie (1): Vinnie Purpura

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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 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.