Posts About "Reading Royals"
Washington Capitals Part Ways with Reading Royals
June 5th, 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 new affiliation agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers after two seasons with the Capitals. During their brief time as a Capitals affiliate, the Royals won their...Sour Loss, Sweet Homecoming for Reading's Cruthers
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 return of the Reading Royals’ former captain and all-time leading scorer Ryan Cruthers. Donning purple and white for the second time this season and the first time at home since 2012, Cruthers and his...
T.J. Syner Returns to the Reading Royals
November 23rd, 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 Hershey Bears and the Reading Royals has been free-flowing early this season, with players like Dmitry Orlov being recalled to the NHL, and others being...
Washington Capitals Win Streak Snapped, Backstrom Hurt
April 19th, 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 by an outstanding performance in net from goaltender Braden Holtby (35 saves on 37 shots), the team from the nation’s capital managed only one goal from center...
The Best Goalie In The AHL Is...
March 20th, 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 round draft pick Braden Holtby, who has grabbed a hold of the starting spot in the nation’s capital, posting a 2.92 goals against average and .911 save percentage in...