General News Archive

AHL Announces 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs Format

Six Teams Will Qualify from Atlantic Division August 5, 2021 The American Hockey League Board of Governors has approved the qualification rules and format for the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs. A total of 23 teams will qualify for postseason play when the 2021-22 regular season ends on April 24, with five rounds of playoffs leading […]

Depth Signings Add AHL Success, NHL Experience

Read all about it! Bill Meltzer has details on the Flyers recently signed depth players some of whom could also provide leadership and experience to the Phantoms lineup: Ryan Fitzgerald Gerry Mayhew Adam Clendening Nick Seeler Cooper Zech Check out the story HERE

Jason Smith and Riley Armstrong Named Assistant Coaches

Former Flyers and Oilers Captain Smith and AHL Veteran Armstrong Join Phantoms Staff August 2, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are excited to announce the additions of Riley Armstrong and Jason Smith as the team’s assistant coaches to serve alongside recently named head coach Ian […]

Thanks for everything, Alex!

Alex Lyon has been a terrific representative of the team, a great goalie, and an awesome person. Alex has signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. In five seasons with the Phantoms he was 75-54-22, 2.75, .913 On May 9, 2018 he won the longest game in AHL history with 94 saves on 95 shots in five […]

Phantoms Head Coach Ian Laperriere

Flyers Sign Five Including Return of Fitzgerald, Addition of AHL MVP Mayhew, 2-Time All-Star Clendening

Fitzgerald led Phantoms in goals last year. Mayhew was MVP in 2019-20 July 28, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have signed five players to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2021-22 season. Forwards Ryan Fitzgerald and Gerald Mayhew and defensemen Adam Clendening, Nick Seeler and Cooper Zech all […]

Welcome to the Phamily!

(pictured: Samu Tuomaala) Welcome to the Phamily to this year’s NHL Entry Draft Selections of the Philadelphia Flyers. We can’t wait to see some of these talented players put on the Phantoms jersey in the years to come! Flyers 2021 Draft Picks: Round 2 – Samu Tuomaala (RW) (Finland) Round 3 – Aleksei Kolosov (G) […]

PHANTOMS ANNOUNCE FULL SCHEDULE FOR 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Opening Weekend October 23-24 vs. Hartford and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton July 23, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are excited to unveil the complete schedule for the upcoming 2021-22 regular season. The Phantoms franchise will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary season as they return to a full […]

Good Luck, Shayne Gostisbehere!

Good luck to Phantoms alum Shayne Gostisbehere with the Arizona Coyotes. Gostisbehere played 23 games for the Phantoms scoring 2 goals with 14 assists. “Ghost” was the first Lehigh Valley Phantom to make an NHL debut when he was called up to the Flyers Oct 25, 2014.

All the Best, Carsen Twarynski!

We wish all the best for Carsen Twarynski with his new team in Seattle! Carsen played in 107 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms scoring 18 goals with 20 assists for 38 points.

Opening Weekend is Coming!

Get ready to cheer as the Phantoms take on the Hartford Wolf Pack on Saturday, October 23 and then battle the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Sunday, October 24 in our first home games of the season!

We Can’t Wait for Hockey Season!

VIDEO: Welcome Back, Cal!

Welcome Back, Cal! pic.twitter.com/eLdB358EeQ — Lehigh Valley Phantoms (@LVPhantoms) July 7, 2021

Ticket Usage Reason #133!!

With the summer heat on its way, don’t forget who is helping you out with your online shopping addiction…..Tag someone you know who is getting clobbered by the heat: Ticket Usage Reason #133 Season Tickets for the 2021-22 Season are ON SALE NOW! https://t.co/JdU0pk3Gqb pic.twitter.com/KzcBP49RXZ — Lehigh Valley Phantoms (@LVPhantoms) July 6, 2021

Happy 4th, Everyone!

Cal O’Reilly Re-Signs with Phantoms

Phantoms Captain to Return for 16th Pro Season (cover picture credit: Alex McIntyre) July 1, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Captain is Back! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that veteran center Cal O’Reilly has signed a one-year AHL contract for the 2021-22 season. The 34-year-old from Seaforth, Ontario has played in 899 professional games […]

Season Ticket Usage Reason #197 – Summer Internships!

Summer internships aren’t always fun….so make your interns' lives a little better with some Phantoms action this winter!Tag your boss to let them know of Ticket Usage Reason #197 https://t.co/JdU0pk3Gqb pic.twitter.com/AJKIV4kCzj — Lehigh Valley Phantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 30, 2021  

USA Sled Hockey Wins Gold!

Team USA defeated Canada 5-1 in the Gold Medal game of the World Para Ice Hockey Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic. It’s the second straight gold medal for the Americans who were led by Declan Farmer with two goals. Phantoms Charities had the opportunity to meet the USA National Sled Hockey team in September 2019 […]

Thursday through Saturday!!!

GIANT BLOWOUT SALE! Starts Thursday, June 24th at 1:00 pm. Autographed items and used equipment including skates, sticks, pants, gloves. Merchandise specials galore!! Discounts on so many items. See you there!!

Ticket Usage #86

Season tickets can help you make a bad situation a little better….tag a friend who is accident-prone and could benefit from Ticket Usage Reason #86 Season Tickets for the 2021-22 Season are ON SALE NOW! Details Here: https://t.co/JdU0pk3Gqb pic.twitter.com/PMAoapQsxq — Lehigh Valley Phantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 22, 2021