General News Archive


Sam Ersson Loaned from Flyers

October 16, 2022

Can Make Season Debut Following Strong Preseason in Philadelphia October 16, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that goaltender Sam Ersson has been loaned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to Flyers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Ersson, 22, only got to play in five games with […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bears, Game #2

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (1-0-0) at Hershey Bears (1-0-0) Giant Center – Hershey, PA – Sunday, October 16, 3:00 p.m. October 16, 2022 TODAY – It’s a Phantoms Game Day, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery, as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms travel to Chocolatetown for their first of 14 rivalry matchups against the Hershey Bears. LAST TIME […]


Belpedio Buzzer Beater! OT Goal with 1.4 Seconds Left

October 15, 2022

3-2 Heartstopper at Wilkes-Barre to Open Season October 15, 2022 Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA – Louie Belpedio barely had enough time left for a second chance to score a game-winner and buried his opportunity with just 1.4 seconds remaining in the extra period for an incredible 3-2 overtime win at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night. […]


Olle Lycksell Recalled to Flyers

Impressed in Rookie Series at PPL Center and Philly Training Camp October 15, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Olle Lycksell has been recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Lycksell, 23, can make his North American pro debut today for the Flyers. He scored a goal in each game […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Penguins, Game #1

October 15, 2022 TONIGHT – It’s the season debut for the Phantoms and the first official Phantoms Game Day, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery. The 2022-23 Phantoms open their campaign at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 6:05 p.m. It is the first of 12 rivalry matchups against the Penguins this year. LAST TIME – Cam York’s […]


Flyers and Phantoms Announce Multiple Transactions

October 14, 2022

Attard Joins Phantoms, Cates Goes Up to Philly October 14, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced the following transactions from Flyers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Forward Jackson Cates has been recalled to the Philadelphia Flyers Defenseman Ronnie Attard has been loaned by […]


York Leads Phantoms in Preseason Finale Victory

October 12, 2022

His Two-Point Night Paces 2-1 Win over Penguins October 12, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Whether Cam York had a goal and an assist or a two-assist performance doesn’t really matter. Ultimately, he triggered both Phantoms goals in a 2-1 preseason win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night at PPL Center. York’s shot deflected […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Penguins, Preseason Game #3

October 12, 2022 TONIGHT – It’s a Phantoms Game Day, presented by the Pennsylvania Lottery, as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms conclude their preseason slate hosting the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at PPL Center. This is also the last preseason game for all teams in the American Hockey League. LAST TIME – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms received goals […]


Gerard and Kile to ECHL

October 11, 2022

Phantoms Host Preseason Finale on Wednesday October 11, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that forward Charlie Gerard has been loaned to the Reading Royals and forward Alex Kile has been loaned to the Maine Mariners. Gerard, 26, played in 56 games with the Phantoms last season scoring six goals […]


Cates, MacEwen, Marody to Phantoms

October 10, 2022

Three Forwards Arrive from Philly October 10, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forwards Jackson Cates, Zack MacEwen, and Cooper Marody have all been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to Flyers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Cates, 25, is entering his second professional season. […]


Cam York Can Find his Best Game with Phantoms

October 9, 2022

More time with Phantoms was huge for Phantoms alums Scott Laughton and Travis Sanheim October 6, 2022 by Brian Smith @BSmith/PHI / philadelphiaflyers.com When Cam York was assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Wednesday, some were taken by surprise. But in doing so, he now has something in common with a distinguished list of […]


Phantoms Make Additional Roster Moves

Updated Training Camp Roster Included October 9, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Philadelphia Flyers have announced the following transactions: Defenseman Mason Millman has been reassigned by the Philadelphia Flyers from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to the Reading Royals. Defenseman Kevin Connauton and goaltender Troy Grosenick have been assigned to the […]


Phantoms Best Bears in PPL Center Debut

October 8, 2022

Foerster and Bellerive Score in Preseason Victory October 8, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster scored on a breakaway and Jordy Bellerive converted at the net front and later dropped the gloves as part of an exciting 2-1 preseason victory over the Hershey Bears on Saturday evening at PPL Center. The home fans were […]


Phantoms Trim Training Camp Roster by 11

Lehigh Valley at Home vs. Hershey on Saturday Night! October 8, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that 11 players have been trimmed from the team’s Training Camp roster. The following transactions have been filed today: Loaned to Reading: Trey Bradley Colin Felix Jacob Gaucher Will MacKinnon Garrett McFadden Released […]


Maier Stands Tall in Preseason Debut

October 7, 2022

Penguins Top Phantoms 2-0 October 7, 2022 Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA – Goaltender Nolan Maier was spectacular in his first game wearing a Phantoms jersey turning aside 27 out of 28 shots he faced in 40 minutes of action. The Yorkton, SK native contended with a number of point-blank chances and big one-timers to keep the […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Penguins

October 7, 2022 TONIGHT – It’s the preseason opener for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who travel up the Northeast Extension to play at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins tonight at 7:05 p.m. Tonight’s game is the only away contest of the preseason for Lehigh Valley and is the first of three total exhibition games entering the 2022-23 […]


Live from Downtown Allentown, it’s SATURDAY NIGHT (HOCKEY) LIVE!

October 6, 2022

Popular SNHL Musical Series and Theme Returns for Phantoms Games October 6, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – We’re bringing back the music! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are happy to announce the return of the Saturday Night Hockey Live Series. SNHL began during the 2021-22 regular season featuring live local musical acts driving the energy during […]


Flyers Send Six to Phantoms

October 5, 2022

Three More on Waivers Possible for Phantoms Tomorrow October 5, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced that six players have been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Additionally, three more were placed on waivers which could bring the total to nine […]


Ryan Fitzgerald Assigned to Phantoms

October 4, 2022

Led Phantoms in Goals in 2020-21 Season October 4, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Ryan Fitzgerald has been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Fitzgerald is entering his third season with the Phantoms after having signed an AHL contract with the team on August 16, 2022. Fitzgerald, 27, […]


Phantoms Sign Jacob Gaucher and Nolan Maier

October 3, 2022

Rookie Additions Bring Extra Depth October 3, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced they have signed center Jacob Gaucher and goaltender Nolan Maier to AHL contracts. Gaucher is joining on a two-year, two-way deal while Maier has a one-year, two-way contract. Both recently appeared at PPL Center playing for the […]