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Hats Off for Back-to-Back Shutouts!!

April 9, 2016

Ouellette with 2nd Blank Sheet as Comrie Strikes Thrice April 8, 2016 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Martin Ouellette enjoyed the experience of his first-ever AHL shutout so much that he decided on an encore performance. His 40-save masterpiece at Wilkes-Barre led the way while Adam Comrie blasted home three goals in Lehigh Valley’s 4-0 win against […]


A Night of “Firsts” in Lehigh Valley’s 4th Straight Win

April 3, 2016

First Shutout for Ouellette, First Goal for Willcox, First Point for Lindblom April 2, 2016 St. John’s, NL, Canada – You never forget your first big achievement at the professional level. Three different Lehigh Valley Phantoms will certainly remember this game for a long time. Martin Ouellette posted a 31-save masterpiece for his first-ever shutout […]


Lehigh Valley Wins 3rd Straight

April 2, 2016

Phantoms Prevail 4-1 at St. John’s IceCaps April 1, 2016 St. John’s, NL, Canada – It’s a long trek to the North Atlantic but a hard-earned victory is a nice reward. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms pushed aside the host St. John’s IceCaps 4-1 on Friday night at Mile One Centre on goals by Taylor Leier […]


Martin Ouellette Records 38-Save Gem in 2-1 Win

March 27, 2016

Lehigh Valley Ends Hartford’s 8-Game Point Streak March 26, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Phantoms made the most of their hot start and Martin Ouellette came just 15.7 seconds away from his first career AHL shutout in a hard-earned 2-1 victory over the Hartford Wolf Pack in front of another Saturday night standing-room sellout […]


Comeback Effort Falls Short in Front of Another PPL Center Sellout

March 21, 2016

Portland Pirates Escape With 4-2 Verdict in Phantoms Homestand Opener March 20, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Phantoms had comeback inspiration in their Sunday evening homestand opener at PPL Center but eventually the Portland Pirates were able to hang on with a late empty-netter sealing a 4-2 victory. Another big sellout crowd welcomed back […]


Phantoms Battle to Regulation Tie Against Top Team in AHL

March 19, 2016

Toronto Marlies Rally for 3-2 Overtime Final March 18, 2016 Toronto, ON – Anthony Stolarz had another spectacular performance between the pipes for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who took the top team in the American Hockey League to a 2-2 draw through 60 regulation minutes. But ultimately the Toronto Marlies would prevail for the bonus […]


Ullmark Steals Win from Phantoms

March 17, 2016

Rochester Prevails 3-1 in Cole Bardreau’s Homecoming March 16, 2016 Rochester, NY – Sometimes a hot goalie makes all the difference in the world. Big Swedish netminder Linus Ullmark dove and scrambled his way from one spectacular save to another in the process denying the relentless Phantoms attack and leading the host Rochester Americans to […]


Phantoms Early Lead Extinguished by Late Hartford Bounces

March 12, 2016

Reading Native Steven Swavely Makes Pro Debut March 12, 2016 Hartford, CT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to a 2-0 lead in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday afternoon but the Wolf Pack overcame the early deficit to claim a 4-2 conclusion at XL Center. Chris Conner (13th) and Colin McDonald (12th) tallied for the […]


Crazy Back-and-Forth Overtime Battle Snagged by Penguins

March 10, 2016

Comebacks Have Been Hallmark of Wild Rivalry Series March 9, 2016 Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have had their fair share of wild comebacks in their season rivalry series. This time around it was the Penguins who overcame a 5-2 third-period deficit en route to a 6-5 overtime decision against […]


Phantoms Road Win-Streak Snapped in Binghamton

March 6, 2016

Senators Able to Hold On for 3-1 Decision March 5, 2016 Binghamton, NY – The Luck of the Irish was on the side of the Binghamton Senators who were sporting green St. Patrick’s Day themed jerseys helping them hold off the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 3-1 final on Saturday night. The Phantoms had won […]


It’s a Record! Sensational Stolarz Saves 51 at Syracuse

March 3, 2016

Phantoms 3-2 Shootout Win in Another Heart-Stopper March 2, 2016 Syracuse, NY – Stolarz saved his most sensational game of the season for Syracuse. With a 51-save effort etching his name into the Phantoms record books, the big netminder led the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a thrilling 3-2 shootout win at the Crunch on Wednesday […]


Comeback Kids…Again! Phantoms Rally in 3rd at Hartford

February 29, 2016

Comeback Kids…Again! Phantoms Rally in 3rd at Hartford Kevin Goumas Notches Game-Winner with 11 Minutes Left February 28, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – One might almost get the idea that third-period comebacks are easy. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms overcame a deficit in the final frame for a fifth consecutive game as Taylor Leier and Kevin […]


Comets Hold Off Phantoms Late Surge

February 28, 2016

17th Sellout Crowd of Season Enjoys Mascot Mania at PPL Center!! February 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Utica Comets broke a late tie overcoming Lehigh Valley’s third-period push in a 2-1 decision at PPL Center on Saturday night. Jordan Subban’s laser from the right point for the winner with 4:12 left countered Phil […]


Mark Alt Blasts Game-Winner with 2.8 Seconds Left at Springfield

February 22, 2016

Comeback Kids Rally in 3rd Period Again February 21, 2016 Springfield, MA – Mark Alt’s rising rocket from the right-point with just 2.8 seconds remaining in regulation completed another tremendous third-period comeback for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who prevailed at Springfield 5-4 on Sunday evening. The Phantoms stunningly rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the […]


Fans Enjoy Photos with Players but Phantoms Fall to Utica

February 14, 2016

Rookie Winger Danick Martel Scores Team Leading 18th February 13, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Danick Martel scored his team-leading 18th goal of the season and newcomer Phil DeSimone scored his first in North America in over three years but the Utica Comets pulled off a 5-2 victory at PPL Center on Saturday night. Taylor […]


Hats Off for Taylor Leier in Blowout Win!

February 11, 2016

Leier Records 3rd-Ever PPL Center Hattie in 7-2 Rout of Binghamton February 10, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – What a way to open a homestand! Taylor Leier’s first career hat trick led the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 7-2 blowout of the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday night at PPL Center in the first of five […]


Hershey Strikes Back in Rivalry Series

February 7, 2016

Bears Prevail to Cut into Phantoms Season Series Lead February 6, 2016 Hershey, PA – The Hershey Bears took out some of their frustrations from their previous lack of success against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season in the form of a 5-1 victory on Saturday night at Giant Center. Lehigh Valley had won six […]


Martel Hat Trick Not Enough as Win Streak Comes to Close

February 6, 2016

Phantoms Doubled-Up at Bridgeport 6-3 February 5, 2016 Bridgeport, CT – Standout rookie winger Danick Martel notched his first career professional hat trick and took over the top spot in the AHL for goals among rookies but his scoring surge was not enough for the Phantoms who fell at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6-3 on […]


Phantoms Win 5th Straight Completing Weekend Sweep of Rival Penguins

January 31, 2016

Colin McDonald Scores Two More to Cap Incredible 10-Point Week! January 30, 2016 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Colin McDonald racked up two more goals to conclude a tremendous week for him and the team as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms prevailed at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5-3 in a feisty and occasionally nasty, penalty-filled affair. The Phantoms impressively swept the […]


Phantoms and LaBarbera Tame Sound Tigers 4-1

January 18, 2016

Jason LaBarbera Posts 42-Save Game and Chris Conner Scores on Penalty Shot January 17, 2016 Bridgeport, CT – Veteran goalie Jason LaBarbera gave himself an early birthday present in the form of a spectacular 42-save performance leading the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a hard-earned 4-1 victory at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday evening. One […]