Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (17-13-4-0, 38 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, play a stand-alone game against the Worcester Railers (14-15-1-1, 30 pts) on Wednesday, January 13th at 7:05 p.m. at DCU Center.

The Royals return home on Friday, January 16th at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena to open a three-game home series against the Greensboro Gargoyles. The home series continues on Saturday, January 17th at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, January 19th at 1:00 p.m.

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 35 of the regular season with a point in four of their last six games (2-2-2), eight of their last 11 games (6-3-2-0) and 21 of their 34 games this season (17-13-4-0). Previously, the Royals took three of a possible six points in a three-game set with the Maine Mariners with an overtime loss, 4-3, on Friday, January 9th before a 2-0 shutout loss on Saturday, January 10th and a 4-3 overtime win on Sunday, January 11th.

At home, the Royals have earned a point in nine of their last 10 games (8-1-1). On the road, the Royals have dropped seven-straight games (0-6-1), with a win in one of their last 10 road affairs (1-7-2) and six wins in their 16 road games overall (6-7-3).

Forward Carson Golder leads the Royals in goals (13), points (26) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (18).

Previous Game Recap

Scouting the Railers:

Worcester has opened their regular season at 14-15-1-1 for 30 points with one win through their first five games of 2026 (1-4-0). Since falling to the Royals on December 6th, 5-4, the Railers have five of their 11 games played (5-6-0).

ECHL affiliates to the New York Islanders (NHL) and Bridgeport Islanders (AHL), Worcester is led 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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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.