READING, Pa. – Matt Ward, of the Neumann University men’s ice hockey team, signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement, Sunday, February 28, 2010 with the Reading Royals.
The Reading Royals of the ECHL are the affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League.
Ward led the Knights this season with 27 points (10 goals and 17 assists), including four power play tallies and a game-winner.
The Knights advanced to the ECAC West semifinals this season, where they fell 4-2. Neumann wrapped up the season 15-9-3.