Austin Ryman led the Royals to a pair of season-opening wins with a 1.50 goals-against average and a combined 61 saves for a 0.953 save percentage in the crease. In the opener against Marian on 10/27, Ryman collected 31 saves while allowing two full-strength goals. In the Royals' 2-1 win over St. Norbert on 10/28 - their first over the Green Knights since 1989 - he collected 30 saves with a 0.953 save percentage. The lone goal surrendered came early in the first period while SNC was on the power play.