Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (5-1-1-0, 11 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, play their home opener, presented by Supportive Concepts For Families, at Santander Arena on Saturday, November 8th at 7:00 p.m. against the Trois-Rivières Lions. The home opener opens a two-game series with the Lions which concludes on Sunday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m.

Enjoy parking as low as $5 (see garage locations & rates), our Pre-Game Block Party from 4-6 p.m. on Penn St. and our Opening Night Glowstick Giveaway (first 1,500 fans).

Fans can secure their seat today with a Ticket Plan (10/18-Game Plan or Royals365 Membership) or single tickets to all regular season home games: Single Game Tickets

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Royals Right Now:

The Royals enter game eight of the regular season having won five of their last six games and a point earned in six of their seven games to open the season. Previously, Reading took four of a possible six points through a three-in-three weekend between two wins in Worcester of Friday, October 31st, 2-1, and Saturday, November 1st, 5-1, before suffering their lone regulation loss through seven games this season on Sunday, November 2nd at Maine, 5-1.

Forward Massimo Rizzo leads the Royals in assists (7) and points (9) while forwards Jordan Frasca, Brandon Saigeon, Carson Golder and Kyle Haskins tie for the team lead in goals (3).

Previous Game Recap

Scouting the Lions:

Trois-Rivières has opened their regular season 3-2-0-1, 7 points and enter game seven of their campaign having dropped their last two games in a three-in-three weekend series against the Greensboro Gargoyles. The Lions took three of a possible six points with their lone win earned in the series opener on Friday, October 31st, 6-3.

ECHL affiliates to the Montreal Canadians (NHL) and Laval Rocket (AHL), Trois-Rivières is led by third-year head coach Ron Choules (79-51-17). 2024-25 Trois-Rivières leading scorer Anthony Beauregard (25-42-67 in 67 GP) ties defenseman Darick Louis-Jean for the team-lead in points (6) while forward Isaac Dufort leads the Lions in goals (3).

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All games will be streamed live on the Royals Broadcast Network available on the following platforms: 

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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.