Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (9-8-2-0, 20 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, continue a four-game homestand against the Worcester Railers (8-8-1-1, 18 pts) at Santander Arena on Friday, December 5th.

The home game features a Farm Show promotional game, with Line Dancing, country music and more for fans to enjoy throughout the Friday face-off.

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 20 of the regular season having dropped their last five games for a record of 9-8-2-0, 20 points. Prior to the homestand opener loss to the Nailers on Wednesday, 4-0, the Royals dropped their three road games against Trois-Rivières on the Nov. 28-30 weekend. The Royals have been outscored 19-3 and shutout twice over the five-game losing skid.

The Royals have dropped their last three home games and have won three of their seven home games overall (3-4-0).

Forward Carson Golder leads the Royals in goal (7) and points (16) while Massimo Rizzo leads the Royals assists (11).

Previous Game Recap

Scouting the Railers:

Worcester has opened their regular season at 8-8-1-1 for 18 points with points in four-straight games (3-0-1) and victories in their last two. Since falling to the Royals on October 31st, 2-1, in a shootout and November 1st, 5-1, the Railers have won seven of their 12 games played (7-4-1).

Previously, Worcester took five of a possible six points in a three-in-three series with Adirondack, where they won the final two games, after dropping the opener in overtime, 2-1.

ECHL affiliates to the New York Islanders (NHL) and Bridgeport Islanders (AHL), Worcester is lead by second-year head coach Nick Tuzzolino. A defenseman of over 500 games professionally between the United Hockey League, International Hockey League, ECHL and American Hockey League from 2007-23, Tuzzolino became the fifth head coach in Worcester Railers history halfway through last season (December 14th, 2024) after serving as General Manager & Associate Head Coach to begin the season.

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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.