Mongo returns to Royals

Reading, Pa. - The Reading Royals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Philadelphia Flyers and American Hockey League's Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced that forward Yvan Mongo has re-signed for the 2025-26 season.

Mongo returns to Reading for his fourth professional season after recording 58 points (24g-34a) in 110 games over the previous three seasons. During the 2024-25 campaign, the Gatineau, Quebec native registered seven points (2g-5a) in 15 regular-season games before adding an assist in four games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs

The 28-year-old posted 38 points (17g-21a) in 55 games for the Royals during the 2023-24 season. He finished fourth on the team in points (38) and tied Ryan Chyzowski and Joe Nardi for the team lead in goals (17). During the 2022-23 campaign, Mongo posted 13 points (5g-8a) in 40 regular-season games. He added two points (1g-1a) and four penalty minutes in nine games during the Royals' 2023 Kelly Cup Playoff run. His first professional contract was signed with the Royals on July 1, 2022 out of the University of Ottawa.

Across four seasons at the University of Ottawa from 2018-22, Mongo totaled 52 points (20g-32a) in 72 games. Additionally, Mongo served as the Gee-Gees' Team Captain for two seasons, including his senior year where he led the club in points (14) and assists (10).