ECHL, PHPA Reach Agreement in Principle; League Set to Return to Play

The ECHL and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA) announced an agreement in principle on Friday, paving the way for a return to play following the league-wide players strike that began on December 26. According to statements from the league and individual clubs, the tentative agreement addresses key issues raised during negotiations and allows teams […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  28 Dec 2025
ECHL Players Go on Strike December 26, Impacting Flyers Affiliate Reading Royals

On December 26, ECHL players officially went on strike, pausing all league play amid a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA). The work stoppage directly affects teams across the circuit, including the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and a club positioned for […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  26 Dec 2025
ECHL: Reading Royals Name James Henry Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations

The Reading Royals, the Philadelphia Flyers ECHL Affiliate, have named James Henry as new head coach and director of hockey operations. Henry will replace Kirk MacDonald who resigned a few week ago to take a USHL coaching job.

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jun 2022
ECHL: Changes Coming to the Reading Royals, MacDonald Steps Down as Head Coach

Kirk MacDonald has stepped down as head coach and director of hockey operations for the Reading Royals, the team announced on Monday.  MacDonald has served as the Royals head coach since 2017 and led Reading to the 2021-22 ECHL Eastern Conference North Division title and an appearance in the Kelly Cup Playoffs.  The Royals lost in the division finals to Newfoundland (TOR) 4-3 in the best of seven series. 

Mike Lipinski  •  14 Jun 2022
Future Flyers Report: Rimouski Oceanic’s winning streak, NCAA postseason, Phantoms’ huge loss

Image courtesy of TheQNews.netWhen it comes to news regarding the Philadelphia Flyers’ prospects, there are several intriguing headlines, as Samuel Morin’s QMJHL team just can’t lose and several prospects prepare for the postseason. Philadelphia’s prospect pool shrank this week, as Matt Mangene was dealt to the New York Islanders in the deal that brought Andrew […]

Craig Forsythe  •  11 Mar 2014