In 2001, the franchise returned to active status in the ECHL, renamed to the Reading Royals and became the ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL and the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL.
The franchise returned to active status in the ECHL. This was in 2001. The franchise renamed to the Reading Royals. This was in 2001. The franchise became the ECHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL. This was in 2001. The franchise became the ECHL affiliate of the Manchester Monarchs of the AHL. This was in 2001.