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Reading Royals

Flyers Have a Gaudreau Playing in Their Organization

Johnny Berman | April 19, 2020

Well, not THAT Gaudreau. And, not technically IN their organization. Matt Gaudreau, younger brother of Calgary Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau, is currently on loan to the Reading Royals, the ECHL…

Categories ECHL, Philadelphia Flyers

Another Gaudreau to Keep Your Eyes On

Paige Siewert | November 6, 2019

The ECHL issued a media release on Nov. 1 that announced Matthew Gaudreau, younger brother of Calgary Flames forward, Johnny Gaudreau, was named one of the league’s top performers of…

Categories Calgary Flames, ECHL, Reading Royals

Philadelphia Flyers and Reading Royals Renew Affiliation

Dustin L. Nelson | July 10, 2016

The Philadelphia Flyers and the ECHL’s Reading Royals have renewed their affiliation agreement with a multi-year extension, the teams announced Sunday. Their original agreement was signed in June of 2014.…

Categories Lehigh Valley Phantoms, NHL News, Philadelphia Flyers

Washington Capitals Part Ways with Reading Royals

Margaret Stuart | June 5, 2014

The Washington Capitals have filled vacancies at the GM and head coach positions, but they may be looking for a new ECHL affiliate. The ECHL’s Reading Royals have signed a…

Categories Other Leagues, Washington Capitals

Sour Loss, Sweet Homecoming for Reading’s Cruthers

Annie Erling Gofus | December 9, 2013

It’s hard for a losing team to find a lot of positives in a game that ended 7-2, but the one pro on a long list of cons was the…

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T.J. Syner Returns to the Reading Royals

Annie Erling Gofus | November 23, 2013

Although separated by only 50 miles, the journey from Hershey to Reading can seem long for an ECHL player eying an AHL roster spot. Movement between the Washington Capitals, the…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears

Washington Capitals Win Streak Snapped, Backstrom Hurt

Matthew Speck | April 19, 2013

The Washington Capitals (24-18-2) eight game win streak was snapped on Thursday night, as they fell to the Ottawa Senators (23-14-6) on the road by a 3-1 score. Although led…

Categories Washington Capitals

The Best Goalie In The AHL Is…

Matthew Speck | March 20, 2013

The Washington Capitals have made their mark by drafting goalies in recent years that quickly attain success at the pro level. They are currently led in net by 2008 fourth…

Categories Washington Capitals

Washington Capitals’ Goalie, Philipp Grubauer Shines In AHL Debut

Matthew Speck | October 22, 2012

For Washington Capitals’ goalie prospect, Philipp Grubauer it was a long time coming for his first AHL start. Grubauer was slated to begin the season with the Hershey Bears this…

Categories AHL, Minor League Report, NHL Prospects, Washington Capitals

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