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Monday, December 29th

PREVIEW: Royals vs. Admirals, Dec. 31st - Game 29/72

PREVIEW: Royals vs. Admirals, Dec. 31st - Game 29/72

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (15-11-2-0, 32 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, open a three-game series against the Norfolk Admirals (7-18-2-0, 16 pts) on Wednesday, December 31st for a 4:00 p.m. New Year's Eve Pajama Party game featuring FREE kids tickets, a balloon drop and more!

For all home games this season, fans can enjoy parking as low as $5 (see garage locations & rates).

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 29 of the regular season with victories in four of their last five games and six of their last eight games for a record of 15-11-2-0, 32 points. Previously, Reading had a four-game win streak snapped by Adirondack on Saturday, December 20th, 4-2.

The Royals have won their last six home games (9-5-0), and have won nine of their last 13 home games overall. On the home win streak, Reading has outscored their opponent 25-14.

Forward Carson Golder leads the Royals in goals (12) and points (24) while Massimo Rizzo leads the Royals assists (13).

Previous Game Recap

Scouting the Admirals:

Norfolk has opened their regular season at 7-18-2-0 for 16 points with one win over their last five games and two wins in their last 14 games, including a 5-1 victory over Reading on December 12th. Previously, the Admirals fell to Adirondack, 7-3, on Sunday, December 21st after shutting out Worcester, 3-0, on Saturday, December 20th.

ECHL affiliates to the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and Manitoba Moose (AHL), Norfolk is led behind the bench by fourth-year head coach Jeff Carr (108-112-21). On the ice, the Admirals are led by forwards Jaydon Dureau and Brady Fleurent in goals (8) while defenseman Ben Zloty leads the team in assists (16) and points (20).

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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 in 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.