General News Archive


Willman WOW’s! Phantoms Thump Hartford 5-2

February 10, 2023

Four Phantoms record multipoint nights in strong first game after All-Star Break February 10, 2023 Hartford, CT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms returned to action following the All-Star Break and thumped the Hartford Wolf Pack by a 5-2 margin on Friday night at XL Center. Max Willman (5th, 6th) opened the scoring, and Sam Ersson continued […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Wolf Pack, Game #45

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) at Hartford Wolf Pack (19-16-9) XL Center, Hartford, CT TONIGHT It’s back to action for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) as they resume play following the AHL All-Star Break with their second, and final, visit to Hartford. Lehigh Valley picked up a pair of […]


TRANSACTION: Hogberg Waived by Flyers

February 10, 2023 The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Linus Hogberg on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. Hogberg will be returning to Sweden. Hogberg was a Round 5 selection of the Flyers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 103 career games with the Phantoms over three seasons scoring […]


Phantoms Power Play Presetned by Provident Bank

February 8, 2023

Back from the Break February 8, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – A well-rested Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) contingent returns to action following the AHL All-Star Break with a pair of games this weekend including an away game at Hartford on Friday and a home game against Bridgeport on Saturday. The Phantoms built momentum into the […]


All-Star Fun in Laval for Attard and Foerster

February 7, 2023

Top Phantoms Players Join League Elite at Spectacular Event in Quebec February 6, 2023 Ronnie Attard and Tyson Foerster represented the Phantoms and showed off their abilities at the AHL All-Star Classic in Laval, Quebec on Sunday and Monday. The light-hearted and fun event also saw lots of laughs and fan interaction north of the […]


Phantoms Pummel Past Hershey 5-1

February 4, 2023

Two goals for Jackson Cates leads Lehigh Valley’s charge February 4, 2023 Hershey, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms cruise into the AHL All-Star Break in style after pumping the Hershey Bears by a 5-1 count on Saturday night. Jackson Cates (9th, 10th) scored twice and Bobby Brink (6th) recorded his first professional three-point night. […]


Ronnie Attard Named to AHL All-Star Classic

Will Join League’s Best This Sunday and Monday February 4, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are happy to announce that defenseman Ronnie Attard has been added to the Atlantic Division roster for the upcoming AHL All-Star Classic in Laval, Quebec to take place this Sunday and Monday. Ronnie Attard will join […]


Prospect Report: Brink Focused on Big Picture

by Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com Coming off a stellar 2021-22 season that saw him make his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers after winning the NCAA championship for Denver and being a finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, Flyers prospect Bobby Brink had his sights set on establishing himself as an NHL regular in 2022-23. Unfortunately, […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bears, Game #44

Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-17-5) at Hershey Bears (29-10-5) GIANT Center, Hershey, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-17-5) play their final game before the AHL All-Star Break as they travel to Chocolatetown for another rivalry showdown against the Bears. The Phantoms just concluded a five-game homestand with a […]


Bruins Double Phantoms 4-2 on Friday Night

February 3, 2023

Cooper Marody strikes on the power play for Lehigh Valley February 3, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Jordy Bellerive (5th) and Cooper Marody (6th) both scored for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, but the Providence Bruins came away with a 4-2 victory on Friday night at PPL Center. Marody’s goal came on the man-advantage and he remains […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bruins, Game #43

Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-16-5) vs. Providence Bruins (25-9-9) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-16-5) wrap up their five-game homestand taking on the second-place Providence Bruins in an Atlantic Division showdown at PPL Center. The Phantoms have moved up to fourth place following their 5-2 […]


Phantoms Get Their Revenge, Blast Bears 5-2

February 1, 2023

Four goals in under six minutes fuels Lehigh Valley to midweek victory February 1, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA –  Louie Belpedio (5th), Bobby Brink (5th), Kevin Connauton (2nd) and Tyson Foerster (16th) all tallied within a six-minute stretch in the second period to propel the Lehigh Valley Phantoms past the Hershey Bears by a 5-2 […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bears, Game #42

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-16-5) vs. Hershey Bears (28-9-5) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-16-5) continue their season-long five-game homestand with a midweek clash against the first-place Hershey Bears. The Phantoms are currently part of a four-way tie for fourth through seventh in the clustered […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

January 31, 2023

Big Homestand Continues January 31, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-16-5) continue their season-long five-game homestand with games on Wednesday and Friday against the top two teams in the division, the Hershey Bears and Providence Bruins. The Phantoms are currently part of a four-way tie for fourth through seventh in the clustered […]


Phantoms Fall in Rivalry Matchup

January 28, 2023

O’Reilly and Attard convert in consecutive nights for the Phantoms January 28, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA –  Cal O’Reilly and Ronnie Attard both tallied for a second consecutive night in front of a packed, sold out PPL Center crowd of 8,624. The first 2,000 kids age 12 and younger rocked meLVin Youth Winter Hats presented by […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bears, Game #41

Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-15-5) vs. Hershey Bears (27-8-5) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms continue their longest homestand of the season as they host first-place Hershey (27-8-5) in a big Saturday night rivalry showdown at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (20-15-5) has moved into sole possession […]


Blinded by the White! Phantoms Win 4-2

January 27, 2023

Foerster With Another Two-Goal Game January 27, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster (14th, 15th) tallied twice, including a spectacular goal while he was tripped up in the second period, Olle Lycksell recorded three helpers, and Sam Ersson shined in net with 34 saves in a 4-2 throttling against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Penguins, Game #40

Friday, January 27, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (19-15-5) vs. WBS Penguins (19-15-5) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT It’s Flyers Night at PPL Center as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Game 6 out of 12 in the rivalry series. The Phantoms and Penguins have identical records and are tied […]


“Slap Shot Weekend” to Welcome Dave Hanson March 3-4

January 26, 2023

“Puttin’ on the Foil” During Special Screening & Themed Game at PPL Center January 26, 2023 The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are going to capture the spirit of the thing but won’t be getting any of that stinkin’ root beer when they host Slap Shot Weekend on March 3-4 at PPL Center. On Friday, March 3, all current and […]


Win Streak Snapped in Rivalry Battle with Hershey

January 25, 2023

Desnoyers Scores Team-Leading 14th but Phantoms Fall 5-2 January 25, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Elliot Desnoyers (14th) and Hayden Hodgson (2nd) had a pair of equalizers for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms but visiting Hershey pulled away in the third period breaking a 2-2 tie with a three-goal surge for a 5-2 victory on Wednesday […]