READING, PA – The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced Tuesday forward Hayden Hodgson has agreed to an ECHL contract with Reading for the 2020-21 season.
A fast and physical presence, Hodgson skated in 36 Royals games in 2019-20, bruising his way to a career-best 12 goals, 20 points and 49 penalty minutes. The Leamington, ON native is preparing for his fourth professional campaign.
Last season was Hodgson’s first full ECHL campaign. Hodgson spent nearly all of 2017-18 with Cleveland (AHL), scoring three goals and six points in 41 games. He had two multi-goal efforts in 2019-20, both coming in morning games. His final two-goal output came at Wheeling on March 10th in Reading’s last game.
“After coming back midway through the year, Hayden had a strong season and demonstrated the type of physical force and scoring presence he can be in our system,” Royals Head Coach Kirk MacDonald said. “We’re thrilled to have Hayden re-sign.”
Hodgson spent four seasons in the OHL with Saginaw, Sarnia and Erie prior to turning pro (294 games played, 87 goals, 157 points). The right-handed shot stands 6-foot-2 and weighs 207 pounds.
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