Tonight, Nick Niedert was the story of professional hockey. Originally slated to be the EBUG, Niedert made 38 saves in his first
@ECHL
game in 1032 days.
Hey
@ReadingFC
just wanted to say I think it's cool that you're *also* the Reading Royals and I hope we can be friends, even though you live in England.
We're sending our prayers to Andy Strangarity, one of our biggest fans who is going through a tough time. Andy is ill and in a coma at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
We're keeping him in our thoughts tonight and please leave a nice message for Andy!
We are privileged to announce a multi-year affiliation extension with the
@NHLFlyers
&
@LVPhantoms
through the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons with an option for a third season!
Read more📰:
Thanks to our friends across the pond for turning us onto this amazing song from
@ReadingFC
. New pre-game staple. ”Up the ding” is what you say right?
We are one hockey family. For tonight's home game vs. Norfolk, proceeds from tickets purchased at the link below go to those affected by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
#PrayersForHumboldt
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📲 610-898-7825
History made by our king👑
Pat Nagle becomes the
@ECHL
's 2nd all-time leading goaltender for wins with his 218th victory in net tonight. Congratulations,
@PattyNags
!
We are deeply saddened to learn about the passing of former Royals defenseman Adam Comrie.
Our thoughts are with Adam’s family and friends during this difficult time.
Anthony Stolarz is starting again Saturday on his "Road Back to Broad Street." Come see STOLIE
@Santander_Arena
tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. We host Brampton.
Wrestling Legend Ted DiBiase the "Million Dollar Man" will also be here!
🎟️
📲 610-898-7825
⭐️⭐️ KIRILL USTIMENKO ⭐️⭐️
Former
@NHLFlyers
3rd-round pick Kirill Ustimenko has been named January's Warrior Hockey/
@ECHL
Goaltender of the Month!
He's the 1st rookie to win the award in team history! "Usti" went 6-1-1 with a 1.87 GAA and .935 sv.%.
📰
Our office would like to express our gratitude to Adam (
@aabiscuit
) Reading, England, for sending us a
@ReadingFC
scarf and tie (the other Reading Royals). From one Royal to another, we are honored to display it on the wall of our office lobby!
#UpTheDing
ROSTER UPDATE: We have signed Philly native F Corey Mackin (
@CMackin_21
) to an ECHL contract! He's the 2nd player to re-sign, joining Frank DiChiara. The
@FerrisHockey
graduate is preparing for his 1st full season.
#MackinManiacs
#RestoreTheRoar
⤵️⤵️
We have clinched a berth in the 2020 Kelly Cup Playoffs!
#CrownIt
👑👑👑
Kelly Cup Playoff tickets start at just $13 ($10 for kids), call 610-898-7825 for more details.
BREAKING: Former Hershey captain Garrett Mitchell has agreed to an ECHL contract with the Royals for the 2019-20 season, pres. by Tower Health UPMC Health Plan.
Mitchell played seven seasons and Hershey and wore the "C" from 2015-18.
ROSTER UPDATE: Welcome rookie forward Brady Wiffen to the 🦁🦁
Wiffen was tied for the team lead in goals
@RPI_Hockey
last season and received the Men's Hockey Community Service Award
#RestoreTheRoar
2019-20 Roster:
Our own Jason MacDonald has been named
@ECHL
Equipment Manager of the Year, pres. by Warrior Hockey!
Congratulations to Jason + our entire support staff for the hours they put in to ensure the 🦁🦁 are ready to perform at their highest level ⤵️⤵️
Anthony Myers has chosen the Royals to launch "The Anthony Myers Movement", which will help those experiencing medical difficulties. The Anthony Myers Movement Game will take place Mar. 23. $5 from every ticket sold will go to The Anthony Myers Movement ⤵️
Onto the next.
The Royals advance to round two with a game six thrilling victory over Maine. Jacob Pritchard scores the game winner in the third period and Pat Nagle backstops Reading's win with 30 saves on 31 shots faced. Roaring on to round two!
#Roar20gether
THE MACK ATTACK IS BACK.
Philly native Corey Mackin has re-signed following a stellar 20-goal rookie season! Season, group, and flex plans available now by calling 610-898-7825.
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Due to the tragic loss in the
@NLGrowlers
organization, our game on February 2 is being moved to Thursday, February 3 at 5:30 p.m. EST. The remaining two games will go on as scheduled.
Our thoughts are with Newfoundland during this difficult time.
"I'm excited to start my coaching career in a place that's home."
Nick Luukko has been named our assistant coach! The former Royals captain spent all four of his professional seasons in Reading.
➡️➡️
Trade: We have acquired Ady William, B (
@willow1871
) from
@ReadingFC
in exchange for Erik Jesberger, B (
@ErikJesberger
) and future considerations. Williams, 51, has tallied over 33k tweets for Reading FC this season. We wish Erik the best in his future endeavors.
#PaintItPurple
We have signed Nittany Lion Defenseman Derian Hamilton (PSU Class of 2019) to an ECHL contract!!! Welcome back to Pennsylvania!
Didn't think we remembered this celebration gif, eh??
What a ride down the stretch! Thank you for being the best fans in the league!
Our boys ended the season on a six-game winning streak and the 🦁🦁 are hungry for more next season.
Kirk MacDonald has resigned from his position as Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations. Coach MacDonald spent 9 years with the organization as both a player and coach. We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors!
ACCORDIONS + HOCKEY: F Brayden Low invited his father and local Newfoundlander Cyril into the locker room for a special pregame intro before our big opening night win
What a legendary moment.
Royals beat the Railers 6-4!
10 total goals...
9 Royals infractions...
8 Railers infractions...
7 PIM for Frank DiChiara...
6 Royals goals...
5 total power-play goals...
4 Royals players with a multi-point game...
3 fights...
2 teams...
1 WIN!
What a night!
The Royals score five goals in less than five minutes... 😳
Now time for a much needed break after an exciting period!!!
End of the Second
REA 6 | WOR 2
Royals win the series opener in commanding fashion!
Trevor Gooch scores a hat trick and Frank DiChiara scores two goals for a Royals seven goal game to win Game 1 of the Division Final series against the Growlers. Royals ROAR into Game 2 tomorrow night at 7️⃣ p.m. at home!