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Isaac Ratcliffe Traded to Nashville

February 27, 2023

Played 162 Career Games with Phantoms February 27, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have traded forward Isaac Ratcliffe to the Nashville Predators in exchange for future considerations, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuch Fletcher. Ratcliffe has been assigned by the Predators to the Milwaukee Admirals […]


Comeback Phantoms Do It Again!

February 26, 2023

3-0 Deficit No Problem at Bridgeport February 26, 2023 Bridgeport, CT – The Phantoms once again put together a terrific third-period comeback to forge a 4-3 win at the Bridgeport Islanders on Sunday evening. Artem Anisimov (14th) capped the exciting victory with 4:27 left with the game-winning goal after Adam Brooks (6th), Adam Ginning (3rd) […]


Transactions: Desnoyers and Ersson Returned to Phantoms

Elliot Desnoyers Made NHL Debut Saturday Night February 26, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have assigned forward Elliot Desnoyers and goaltender Sam Ersson to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Ersson, 23, recorded his first career AHL shutout in his most recent game with the Phantoms on February 11 recording 15 saves in a […]


Preview: Phantoms at Islanders, Game #53

Sunday, February 26, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-21-6) at Bridgeport Islanders (23-20-8) Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, CT TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms travel to Connecticut for a Sunday evening showdown with the Bridgeport Islanders. Tonight’s contest is the third game in a four-game road swing for the Phantoms. Lehigh Valley (25-21-6) gained […]


Phantoms Rally for Standings Point at Hershey

February 25, 2023

Bears Snag 4-3 Shootout Decision February 25, 2023 Hershey, PA – The Phantoms overcame a 3-1 deficit i the third period on goals by Wyatte Wylie (3rd) and Hayden Hodgs0n (3rd) to earn a valuable standings point but the Hershey Bears prevailed in the fourth round of the shootout in a wild 4-3 verdict on […]


Desnoyers Recalled to Flyers

Rookie Forward Leads Phantoms in Goals and Points February 25, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Elliot Desnoyers from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Desnoyers, 21, has had a stellar rookie campaign with the Phantoms and tops the team with 19 goals and 36 points in 48 games. His 17 assists […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bears, Game #52

Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-21-5)  at Hershey Bears (31-12-7) GIANT Center, Hershey, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms continue their four-game road swing with a rivalry excursion to Chocolatown for Game 10 out of 14 against the Hershey Bears. Lehigh Valley (21-25-5) has won the last two games against […]


Prospect Report: Elliot Desnoyers

February 24, 2023

“The Destroyer” Leads the Phantoms with 19 Goals and 36 Points by Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com In the American Hockey League, the needs of NHL parent clubs take precedence over those of the farm clubs. Add a few key injuries to the mix and the team’s fortunes can take a turn for the worse in a […]


Phantoms Cup – Scholastic Hockey Championships to Return to Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley, PA – It’s school winter sports Championship Season!  The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and PPL Center are thrilled to announce the return of the Phantoms Cup Scholastic Hockey Championships which will take place at the PPL Center starting March 2nd.  The exciting return of the Championships will allow area teams and kids from the […]


Transaction: Nagle Recalled

Road Games at Hershey and Bridgeport This Weekend February 24, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled goaltender Pat Nagle from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Nagle, 35, is 1-7-1, 3.81, .877 with the Phantoms this season and is 9-4-0, 2.36, .913 with Reading. Last year with the Phantoms, he […]


Late Lead Slips against the Pens

February 22, 2023

Wilson, Willman and Desnoyers score for Lehigh Valley in 4-3 loss February 22, 2023 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA – Garrett Wilson (9th), Max Willman (7th) and Elliot Desnoyers (19th) all scored for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, but a late surge by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins resulted in a 4-3 defeat on Wednesday night at Mohegan Sun Arena. The […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Penguins, Game #51

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-20-5) vs. WBS Penguins (21-21-7) Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms open a four-game road swing as they travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a midweek rivalry clash. Lehigh Valley (25-20-5) is meeting the Penguins for the eighth time this season and the […]


TRANSACTIONS: Nolan Maier Recalled. Alex Kile to Maine

February 21, 2023

Pat Nagle Loaned to Reading February 21, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that goaltender Nolan Maier has been recalled from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, forward Alex Kile has been loaned to the Maine Mariners of the ECHL and goaltender Pat Nagle has been loaned to Reading. […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Road Trip Ahead February 21, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Phantoms hit the road for four straight beginning with a Wednesday night clash at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Lehigh Valley (25-20-5) is in fifth place in the Atlantic Division entering the important stretch of contests. There are just 22 games remaining in the 2022-23 regular […]


TRANSACTIONS: Gerard and Gaucher Loaned to Reading

February 20, 2023

Phantoms Open Four-Game Roadie on Wednesday February 20, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have loaned forward Charlie Gerard and Jacob Gaucher to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Gerard, 27, appeared in two games with the Phantoms last week and has played in six games with Lehigh Valley this year. The […]


Hats Off for Garrett Wilson!

February 19, 2023

Hartford rallies in third period for 6-4 win February 19, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Garrett Wilson (6th, 7th, 8th) led a three-goal second period before later finishing the hat-trick and Elliot Desnoyers (18th) recorded a four-point night, but the Hartford Wolf Pack downed the Lehigh Valley Phantoms by a 6-4 count on Sunday night. […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Wolf Pack, Game #50

Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-19-5) vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (20-20-9) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms welcome the Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, in a Whiteout Weekend finale at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (25-19-5) is coming off an invigorating come-from-behind 4-3 […]


Phantoms Rally From Behind, Top Pens 4-3 in Shootout

February 18, 2023

Late Lineup Add Alex Kile Scores Twice in Third-Period Comeback February 18, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Before a wild and raucous atmosphere at PPL Center, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms staged a tremendous late comeback against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for an exciting 4-3 shootout win on Saturday night. Lehigh Valley (25-19-5) was trailing 2-0 after […]


TRANSACTIONS: Phantoms Add Gaucher. Millman to Reading

Phantoms vs. Penguins at PPL Center Tonight February 18, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Jacob Gaucher from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, the Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Mason Millman from Lehigh Valley to Reading. Gaucher, 21, has scored 14-17-31 with Reading in 45 games. The […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Penguins, Game #49

Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-19-5) vs. WBS Penguins (21-20-6) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return to PPL Center to clash with the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as part of a Whiteout Weekend and also United Way Housing Heroes Night presented by PPL including a sock donation […]