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Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank – Apr 4 2022

Phantoms Sweep Three-Game Weekend April 4, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms won three consecutive tightly played contests over the weekend including a pair of home victories rallying from behind on Friday and Saturday. The busy schedule continues with another huge rivalry showdown at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Wednesday followed by the team’s lone home game […]

Ratcliffe Scores Late Winner at Bridgeport

Phantoms Sweep Three-Game Weekend April 3, 2022 Bridgeport, CT – Isaac Ratcliffe scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner with 4:00 remaining, and the Phantoms completed a perfect 3-for-3 weekend with a 4-3 victory at the Brigdport Islanders on Sunday evening. It was Ratcliffe’s first two-goal game as a pro and gave him a new […]

PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bridgeport Islanders, Apr 3 2022

TODAY It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms look to complete a perfect weekend in today’s afternoon tilt at the Bridgeport Islanders. The Phantoms are coming off exciting come-from-behind home wins against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Utica Comets on Friday and Saturday. Lehigh Valley (24-27-11) is playing game 63 of the season […]

“Los Fantasmas” Post 3-2 Comeback Win vs. Utica

Wilson Scores Twice and Sandstrom Turns Away 37 April 2, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Trailing 2-0 and being largely outplayed for the first period and into the second, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms found their stride to post an impressive 3-2 comeback victory over the conference-leading Utica Comets on Saturday night at PPL Center. A […]

PREVIEW: “Los Fantasmas” v. Cometas de Utica, April 2 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with “Los Fantasmas de Lehigh Valley” hosting “Comets de Utica” to conclude Hockey Fiesta Weekend at PPL Center celebrating the region’s Hispanic Heritage. Lehigh Valley (23-27-11) is playing game 62 of the season and there are 15 remaining including tonight. LAST TIME Wade Allison broke a 2-2 tie with under […]

Los Fantasmas Top Pingüinos 4-2

Wade Allison Scores Winner in 3rd Period April 1, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Wade Allison fired it from the left dot with under 15 minutes to break a 2-2 tie and push “Los Fantasmas” to a 4-2 victory at PPL Center to open Hockey Fiesta weekend with the team recognizing the region’s Hispanic Heritage. […]

Sandstrom, Willman Return. Karashik Signs

Notre Dame Captain Adam Karashik Joins Phantoms April 1, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Philadelphia Flyers have announced the following transactions: Adam Karashik (D) has signed an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season and a PTO for the remainder of the 2021-22 season Felix Sandstrom (G) has been returned on […]

PREVIEW: Los Fantasmas v. Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Apr 1 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with “Los Fantasmas de Lehigh Valley” hosting “Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton” to open Hockey Fiesta Weekend at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (22-27-11) is playing game 61 of the season and there are 16 remaining including tonight. LAST TIME The Phantoms surged out to a 2-0 lead at Belleville on goals by […]

Phantoms Announce Transactions

Kile to Phantoms, Saulnier to Reading, Sandstrom to Flyers March 31, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA –  The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have made the following transactions: Alex Kile (F) has been recalled to the Phantoms from loan to the Maine Mariners (ECHL) Brennan Saulnier (F) had been loaned by the Phantoms to the Reading Royals (ECHL) […]

Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Los Fantasmas Weekend! March 30, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return to PPL Center for the first time in three weeks on Hockey Fiesta weekend featuring the debut of “Los Fantasmas” with the team celebrating the region’s Hispanic Heritage. Los Fantasmas host Los Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday and then will play Los […]

PSECU Player of the Week: Garrett Wilson

Phantoms Add Two Collegiate Players

Hanson from UConn and Riedell from Ohio State Sign PTO’s March 29, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed goalie Darion Hanson and defenseman Will Riedell to PTO (professional try out) contracts. Hanson, 24, played his senior season at the University of Connecticut following three years at Union College. With the Huskies […]

Nagle Thrives in Return

Belleville Rallies in 3-2 Shootout Win March 26, 2022 Belleville, ON – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Garrett Wilson (13th) and Nick Lappin (4th) but the Senators found their game and eventually pushed through for a 3-2 win in a shootout on Saturday night at CAA Arena […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Belleville Senators, Mar 26 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms finishing their six-game road-trip with a game in Belleville, Ontario againt the Senators. Lehigh Valley (22-27-10) is playing game 60 of the season and there are 17 remaining including tonight. LAST TIME Captain Cal O’Reilly played in his milestone 1,000th pro game but the Phantoms […]

Cal O’Reilly Plays 1,000th Pro Game

Phantoms Fall at Laval 5-1 March 25, 2022 Laval, Que. – Garrett Wilson (12th) scored an equalizing goal late in the first period and the Phantoms had several chances to take the lead but the Laval Rocket surged back in the second period en route to a 5-1 victory on Friday night at Place Bell. NHL veteran […]

Congrats, Hodge!!

Hayden Hodgson Scores Goal in NHL Debut March 25, 2022 Huge congratulations to Hayden Hodgson who scored a goal and had an assist in his NHL debut on Thursday night as the Philadelphia Flyers won 4-2 at the St. Louis Blues. First career NHL Game: ✅ First career NHL Assist: ✅ First career NHL Goal: […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Laval Rocket, Mar 25 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms heading north of the border to take on the Laval Rocket. Lehigh Valley (22-26-10) is playing Game 5 of a six-game road swing. This is Game 59 of the season and there are 18 remaining including tonight. Tonight is Cal O’Reilly’s 1,000th pro game. LAST […]

FEATURE STORY: Phantoms Have Great Memories of NCAA Tournament

By Bob Rotruck College hockey’s own mayhem in March is underway with opening round games in four regionals and 16 teams hoping to advance to the 2022 Frozen Four in Boston. While the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are on the road, PPL Center will again be hosting the Midwest Regional at PPL Center which will include […]

Brennan Menell Joins Phantoms from Toronto

Flyers Acquired Marlies Defenseman via Trade March 24, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced they have acquired defenseman Brennan Menell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for future considerations, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Menell played for Toronto’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, […]

Allison Scores Early but Phantoms Fall at Hershey

Allison on 7-Game Point Streak March 23, 2022 Hershey, PA – Wade Allison (7th) scored the fastest goal of the season for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms with his backdoor blast from the left circle just 20 seconds into the game. But Lehigh Valley was unable to break through against Pheonix Copley after that as he […]