Reading, PA - The Reading Royals (34-23-7-2, 77 pts), proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, conclude a three-game away series against the Worcester Railers (29-29-5-2, 65 points) on Sunday, April 5th at 3:05 p.m. at DCU Center.

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Royals Right Now:

The Royals enter game 67 of the regular season with wins in four of their last six games and a point earned in seven of their last 10 games (5-3-2), 16 of their last 24 contests (11-7-3-2) and 25 of their 36 games played to open 2026 (18-12-5-2).

Prior to the series opener loss in Worcester, 5-3, the Royals completed a four-game home sweep of Norfolk with three consecutive shutouts for the first time in franchise history, and one goal allowed on 97 shots faced over the four games (.990 SV%).

At home, the Royals have won 19 of their last 25 games with a point in 22 of the 25 games (19-3-2-1). On the road, the Royals have won six of their last 15 contests with a point earned in nine of the last 15 road games (6-6-2-1).

Forward Carson Golder lead the Royals in goals (17) while Ben Meehan leads the Royals in assists (34) and points (45).

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Scouting the Railers:

Through 65 games played, Worcester has posted a 29-29-5-2 for 65 points with three wins through their last nine games (3-6-0-0) dating back to their loss to the Royals in their prior meeting to the series on March 15, 4-2. Since defeating the Royals on January 14th, 4-1, the Railers have gone 15-14-4-1.

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.