Reading Royals

Reading Royals
CityReading, Pennsylvania
LeagueECHL
ConferenceEastern
DivisionNorth
Founded1991
Home arenaSantander Arena
ColorsPurple, black, orange, silver, white
         
Owner(s)Berks County Convention Center Authority
General managerJason Binkley
Head coachJason Binkley
CaptainGarrett McFadden
MediaReading Eagle
WFMZ
AffiliatesPhiladelphia Flyers (NHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL)
Franchise history
1991–1999Columbus Chill
2001–presentReading Royals
Championships
Division titles5 (2004–05, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2021–22)
Conference titles1 (2012–13)
Kelly Cups1 (2012–13)
Current season

The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the North Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Santander Arena located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania.

Since 2001, the Royals have ranked among ECHL leaders in regular season attendance. On March 25, 2006, against the Trenton Titans, the Royals reached their one millionth fan in attendance. The Royals hosted two ECHL All-Star Games; one in 2005 and one in 2009. The Royals were the 2013 ECHL Kelly Cup champions. They earned the title with a five-game victory over the Stockton Thunder in the 2013 Kelly Cup Finals.