Reading Royals Youth Hockey Association

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Reading Royals Youth Hockey Association

UPCOMING EVENTS

LEARN TO PLAY #11

Whether you're new to the sport or have played for years, our program can help you sharpen your skills! Registration is now open for hockey players ages 4-16.

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In-House Fall League

Offering our athletes, a manageable commitment level (2 ice slots/week—1 practice, 1 game) will allow for a healthy hockey/life balance. This will also promote long-term development and enjoyment of the game. The end goal is that every player learns, loves, and continues to play for many years to come!

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Skill Clinics

Learn from our PROs! Join our hockey community and take advantage of this opportunity to skate with your favorite Royal at Reading Royals Skill Clinics.

We are excited to announce that Royals players and coaches will be hosting exclusive clinics.

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Contact Us!

Joely Griffith

Director, Youth Hockey

Joely Griffith is joined the program in 2021-22 as the Assistant Director of Youth Hockey with an emphasis on female player development. Joely is a Berks County native, played three seasons with Alvernia University (NCAA DIII), and was the hockey program’s first graduate. Joely has a B.A. in Media Design and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. Joely also plays with the USA Women’s Deaf Team of the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association (AHIHA).

Lukas Samulesson

Asst. Director, Youth Hockey

Another addition to our coaching staff is Lukas Samuelsson who joins as an Assistant Youth Hockey Coach emphasizing Skill Clinics and Reading Royals Player Involvement. Lukas is from Voorhees, New Jersey, and played four years at Western Michigan University (NCAA DI) while graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management and a Minor in General Business. Lukas also serves as the Reading Royals’ Third Coach and Video Coach.

Bryce Witman

Asst. Director, Youth Hockey

Our third member is Bryce Witman who joined our staff as a summer intern in 2022-23. Bryce is also a Berks County native who began his youth hockey career with the Reading Junior Royals. Bryce is currently studying at Fredonia State University and is a member of their hockey team (NCAA DIII). Bryce also played in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and the Northern American Hockey League (NAHL) before attending Fredonia State and will bring a wealth of elite hockey knowledge to the program in his role as a coach.