The Bruins today announced a renewal of their affiliation with the Reading Royals of the East Coast Hockey League.
P-Bruins property Donald part of Reading bench-clearing brawl
The Bruins’ ECHL affiliate Reading Royals were involved in a melee over the weekend that probably had some dreaming of the ’70s.
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Riendeau
When the Bruins signed Yannick Riendeau as an undrafted free agent after the 2008-09 season, they didn’t expect him to score at the clip that saw him finish that season with 58 goals and 126 points in the QMJHL.
Bruins hook up with Reading Royals
The Boston Bruins today announced an affiliation relationship with the Reading (Pa.) Royals of the East Coast Hockey League. Under this agreement, the Bruins will be able to assign players from their organization to the Royals during the 2009-10 season.
The Royals hold their primary affiliation agreement with Boston’s rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Last season, a couple Bruins players, including goaltender Kevin Regan, spent time with the Alaska Aces of the ECHL. Prior to that, the Bruins had a brief relationship with the Long Beach Ice Dogs. The Bruins will now have the ability to relieve some of the logjam at Providence (AHL) that can sometimes ensue and prevent players from getting necessary playing time to further their development.
