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Wednesday, February 25th

PREVIEW: Royals vs. Thunder, Feb. 25th- Game 50/72

PREVIEW: Royals vs. Thunder, Feb. 25th- Game 50/72

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (26-18-4-1, 57 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, open a three-game week against the Adirondack Thunder (30-13-4-1, 65 points) on Wednesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. at Harding Mazzotti Arena.

The Royals return home from a seven-game road stretch on Friday, February 27th to open a two-game home set against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Saturday, February. Both games are 7:00 p.m. puck drops at Santander Arena.

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 50 of the regular season having won seven of their last 10 games with a point earned in eight of those 10 (7-2-0-1) and 13 of their 19 games played to open 2026 (10-7-2-1). The Royals have also earned a point in 18 of their last 26 games (15-8-2-1) and 31 of their 49 games this season (26-18-4-1).

Previously, the Royals went 2-1-0 in a three-game series against Wheeling with a shutout win on Friday, February 13th (3-0 W), regulation loss Saturday, February 14th (6-3 L) and a 14-round shootout win on Sunday, February 15th (3-2 SOW).

At home, the Royals have won 13 of their last 16 games with a point in 14 of the 16 games (13-2-1). On the road, the Royals have won four of their last seven contests with a point earned in five of the last seven road games (4-2-0-1).

Forward Carson Golder leads the Royals in goals (13) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (24) and points (30).

Previous Game Recap
 

Scouting the Thunder:

Adirondack has opened their regular season at 30-13-4-1 for 65 points with nine-straight wins where they have outscored their opponents 41-22. Previously, the Thunder swept the Greensboro Gargoyles in a three-game home series after also sweeping the Atlanta Gladiators in a three-game road series with a shootout victory, 4-3, on Monday, February 16th. Since seeing the Royals last on Dec. 21st, Adirondack has posted a 19-5-1-0 record.

ECHL affiliates to the New Jersey Devils (NHL) and Utica Comets (AHL), Adirondack is led behind the bench by first-year head coach Sylvain Cloutier (27-13-4-1), named the fifth Head Coach in team history on July 8th. On the ice, the Thunder are led by forward Brennan McManus in goals (20), assists (29) and points (49).


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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.