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Friday, October 30th

Royals Sign Ian Pierce, D to SPC

Royals Sign Ian Pierce, D to SPC

Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that defenseman Ian Pierce has signed with the club for the remainder of the 2026-27 season.

Pierce, 25, begins his second-full professional season with 16 points 26g-14a) and eight penalty minutes across 43 professional career games, all in the ECHL, between Adirondack (2024-25), Fort Wayne (2025-26) and Rapid City (2025-26).

Prior to beginning his professional career with Adirondack, the Edgewater, New Jersey native played four seasons at Dartmouth College in the ECAC (Eastern College Athletic Conference) where he totaled 40 points (9g-31a) in 100 games with the Big Green.

Additionally, the 5'10", 190-pound, left-shot blue-liner played junior hockey with the Dubuque Fighting Saints (2017-2021), notching 23 points (8g-15a) in 92 games, including eight goals and a +12 plus/minus in his final season. His eight goals tied for first among defensemen, and his +12 rating was second on the team.

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RRYHA Upcoming:

CALLING ALL FUTURE ROYALS! Registrations are now OPEN for the RRYHA In-House Leagues, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union! Open to all 4-16 year olds, learn more about each league and register your skater 👉 https://bit.ly/YTHLeagues

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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 25th season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 14 of their last 16 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.