minor league hockey
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
