General News Archive


Happy New Year from the Phantoms!

December 31, 2017

From the entire Lehigh Valley Phantoms and PPL Center family, we want to wish all of our tremendous fans a safe and Happy New Year.  


Alex Lyon Spectacular in 2017 Finale

Phantoms and Checkers Split Weekend Showdown Series at PPL Center December 30, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Alex Lyon racked up 38 saves in a tremendous performance while WIll O’Neill (4th) and Oskar Lindblom (11th) scored the last goals of 2017 but ultimately the Charlotte Checkers held on for a 5-2 decision at PPL Center […]


Goulbourne Gordie Howe Hat Trick Drives Series Sweep at Wilkes-Barre

December 28, 2017

Phantoms Win Wild Affair 5-4 in Return From Holiday Break December 27, 2017 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Tyrell Goulbourne registered his first career Gordie Howe Hat Trick in helping the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a crazy and feisty 5-4 victory at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night. Goulbourne’s fight and goal (6th) came in the second […]


Phantoms Weekly 12-27

Phantoms Weekly presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Host Charlotte for Weekend Series at PPL Center

December 27, 2017

December 27, 2017 This Week Wednesday, December 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Friday, December 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Charlotte Checkers @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday, December 30 (7:05 p.m.) – Charlotte Checkers @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Retro Night. Post-Game Specialty Jersey Auction in The Morning Call Club.) Upcoming Riding a […]


Phantoms Rally in 3rd at Wilkes-Barre

December 24, 2017

Oskar Lindblom Scores Game-Winner on Three-Point Night December 23, 2017 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Rookie talent Oskar Lindblom (9th) notched his first-career three-point game and chipped home the game-winning goal with 6:07 remaining to cap a third-period comeback win for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3-2 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday night. Lehigh Valley departs for the holiday […]


Phantoms Weekly 12-19

Phantoms Weekly presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Face Hartford this Wednesday at PPL Center

December 19, 2017

December 19, 2017 This Week Wednesday, December 20 (7:05 p.m.) – Hartford Wolf Pack @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday, December 23 (5:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Upcoming Winners of three of four games last week and five of their last seven overall, the red-hot Lehigh Valley Phantoms (18-9-1-2, 39 pts., 0.650 […]


Good Knight from Bridgeport! Corban Knight Rocket is Overtime Winner

December 18, 2017

Tokarski’s 37 Saves Backstop Thrilling 3-2 Triumph Over Sound Tigers December 17, 2017 Bridgeport, CT – Corban Knight blasted through the game winning goal in overtime as the Phantoms pushed through for a 3-2 win at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Sunday afternoon. The 18th victory of the season for Lehigh Valley was also the […]


Phantoms Split Two-Game Series at Charlotte Checkers

December 14, 2017

Fazleev Scores First of Season in Rally Efforts December 13, 2017 Charlotte, NC – Radel Fazleev scored his first goal of the season as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms looked to play the role of comeback kids again but this time they were unable to turn the trick against the Charlotte Checkers who hung on for […]


The Moose is Loose! John Muse in Phantoms Relief Beats Former Team

December 13, 2017

Aube-Kubel Notches First Multi-Goal Game. Martel Scores AHL Leading 15th December 12, 2017 Charlotte, NC – Former Charlotte standout goalie John Muse came off the bench in relief and backstopped shutout hockey the rest of the way allowing the visiting Lehigh Valley Phantoms to push through with a 6-3 comeback win at the Charlotte Checkers […]


Phantoms Weekly 12-12

Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Face Syracuse This Saturday at PPL Center

December 12, 2017

December 12, 2017 This Week Tuesday, December 12 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Charlotte Checkers Wednesday, December 13 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Charlotte Checkers Saturday, December 16 (7:05 p.m.) – Syracuse Crunch @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Sunday, December 17 (3:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers Upcoming […]


Bears Strike Back to Split Series With 4-2 Decision

December 10, 2017

Vorobyev Records First Career Multi-Point Game December 9, 2017 Hershey, PA – Misha Voroboyev notched a goal and an assist in the third period in a late comeback rally for the Phantoms but rival Hershey held on for a 4-2 victory on Saturday night at Giant Center. The two old rivals split their weekend home-and-home […]


Phantoms Weekly 12-4

Phantoms Weekly presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Cap Home Stand This Wednesday, Friday at PPL Center

December 5, 2017

December 5, 2017 This Week Wednesday, December 6 (7:05 p.m.) – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Military Appreciation Night presented by Netizen.) Friday, December 8 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Youth Winter Hat Giveaway presented by PPL Corporation.) Saturday, December 9 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears […]


Teddy Bear Toss Nets 4,970 Stuffed Animals for Valley Youth House

December 4, 2017

December 4, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that the team’s 2017 Teddy Bear Toss presented by Dan’s Camera City, held this past Saturday at PPL Center, produced an impressive 4,970 teddy bears and stuffed animals. All teddy bears/stuffed animals were […]


Phantoms Offense Deviled by Binghamton

November 30, 2017

Fans Enjoy Postgame Skate with Players November 29, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Most teams have found it nearly impossible to contain the high-flying offense of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who ranked second in the AHL at 3.65 goals per game after leading the circuit in total offense a season ago. But the Binghamton Devils […]


Phantoms Weekly presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Continue Home Stand with 3 at PPL Center

November 28, 2017

November 28, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Binghamton Devils @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Post-Game Skate presented by Big Woody’s.) Friday, December 1 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Superhero Night.) Saturday, December 2 (7:05 p.m.) – Laval Rocket @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Teddy Bear Toss presented by Dan’s […]


O’Neill in Overtime as Will The Thrill Finishes Thrilling Night

November 26, 2017

Will O’Neill Strikes For Two Late Goals in 5-4 Win Over Bridgeport November 25, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Will “The Thrill” O’Neill lived up to his nickname with a thrilling go-ahead goal late in the third period and then added an overtime winner as the Phantoms prevailed 5-4 in their first home game in […]


Phantoms Double-Up The Birds 6-3

November 25, 2017

James De Haas First Pro Goal is Shorthanded Game-Winner in 3rd November 24, 2017 Springfield, MA – Greg Carey (7th, 8th) scored a pair of goals and Phil Varone contributed a three-point effort on a goal and two assists but it was newcomer James De Haas who provided the game-winning difference in the third period […]


Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Rallies in Rivalry Showdown

November 23, 2017

Alex Lyon Sensational in 34-Save Performance November 22, 2017 Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to an early 2-1 lead on the road at the first-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins but Casey DeSmith slammed the door after that providing an opportunity for a 4-2 come-from-behind decision on Wednesday night in Northeast Pennsylvania. The highly […]


Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Return Home to PPL Center This Saturday

November 21, 2017

November 21, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 22 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ WB/Scranton Penguins Friday, November 24 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Springfield Thunderbirds Saturday, November 25 (7:05 p.m.) – Bridgeport Sound Tigers @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Wrestling Night with Special Legends of Wrestling Appearance & Post-Game Jersey Auction.) Upcoming […]


Martel’s Impact Far Exceeds On-Ice Contributions

November 20, 2017

By Dan Fremuth, Lehigh Valley Phantoms It’s just after 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening. In less than 12 hours, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms will host an earlier than normal practice at PPL Center before the team departs for a six-hour bus ride to Belleville, Ontario as part of a four-day road trip through Canada. While […]