Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (36-23-7-2, 81 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, continue a three-game home series against the Wheeling Nailers (44-18-3-3, 94 points) on Saturday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. at Santander Arena. The series concludes on Sunday, April 11th at 3:00 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 69 of the regular season with wins in six of their last eight games (6-2-0-0) and a point earned in eight of their last 11 games (6-3-2), 18 of their last 26 contests (13-7-3-2) and 27 of their 38 games played to open 2026 (20-12-5-2).

At home, the Royals have won 20 of their last 26 games with a point in 23 of the 26 games (20-3-2-1). On the road, the Royals have won seven of their last 16 contests with a point earned in 10 of the last 16 road games (7-6-2-1).

Forward Carson Golder lead the Royals in goals (17) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (34) and points (46).

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Scouting the Nailers:

Through 68 games played, Wheeling has posted a 44-18-3-3 record for 94 points with 10 wins over their last 12 games since their 1-0 loss to the Royals in their prior meeting to the series opener on March 11. Wheeling is attempting to win its first division title in 22 years.

ECHL affiliates to the Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL), Wheeling is led behind the bench by first-year head coach Ryan Papaioannou (44-18-6), named the 21st Head Coach in team history on August 14th.

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2026-27 Season Memberships

Royals365 Season Memberships, select-game plans, and group tickets are available for the 2026-27 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.