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Royals and the Philadelphia Flyers announce extension

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Frankie
August 8, 2022 (10:20 PM)

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One of the affiliate teams of the Flyers farm system has agreed to a new agreement. It was announced that a multi-year affiliation that will see Reading continuing to serve as the ECHL affiliate of the Flyers. The affiliation agreement runs through the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons and includes an option for a third season.

The Philadelphia Flyers, in conjunction with the @ReadingRoyals (ECHL), announced a multi-year affiliation agreement which will see Reading serve as the primary ECHL affiliate of the Flyers. https://t.co/rhcF0LwHsA� Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) August 8, 2022

The Affiliate team is a team of memories. Families that are not as close to South Philadelphia have a chance to enjoy the game of hockey. This certainly is a tradition of many.

My 3rd graders had an amazing day at the Reading Royals Education Game Day! The players put on a fantastic game and won with 2 goals. My kids were so excited each time they scored. I think we have some new hockey fans. 😁#RSDProud #10PennProud #ReadingRoyals pic.twitter.com/wwCcnAheSy� Ms. DeLuca (@MsDeLuca_RSD) January 8, 2020

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Some quotes on the big announcement from Royals management and coach.

We're excited to continue our affiliation agreement with the Flyers and Phantoms for the foreseeable future,» said Royals' General Manager David Farrar. «Since the Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA) took over ownership of the Royals, we feel the relationship has been valuable to all parties involved. We're all excited for the upcoming season and look forward to watching future Flyers take the ice at the Santander Arena.»

«We look forward to developing more players with the Flyers while achieving the ultimate goal of winning the Kelly Cup for a second time,» said Royals' Head Coach James Henry.

«We've had an excellent relationship with the Royals for the last eight years and are thrilled to continue that partnership," said Chuck Fletcher, Flyers President of Hockey Operations & General Manager. "We have put a big emphasis on the development of our young prospects and our club has seen the difference firsthand how beneficial it is to have not just one, but both of our primary minor league affiliates just a few hours away."

I love this picture. 12-year-old me and my mom with the 2007-2008 Reading Royals. Our 2nd year as Season Ticket Holders. If you look 3 down from me and 2 down from my mom on the right you'll see a 21 year old Jonathan Quick. pic.twitter.com/IlQlieDOTV� Ryan Bizzaro (@RyanBizzaro) August 9, 2022

About the Royals

The Reading Royals, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are entering their 21st season in the ECHL. They won their first Kelly Cup championship in 2013 and have clinched playoff berths in 11 of the previous 12 seasons. They are five-time division champions and were the 2021-22 Eastern Conference champions. The Berks County Convention Center Authority (BCCCA), founded in 1996, owns the Royals and oversees operations at Santander Arena.

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