General News Archive


18 Players Assigned to Phantoms

September 30, 2022

First Wave of Players From Flyers Training Camp in Voorhees, NJ September 30, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that 18 players have been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. There are still 45 players remaining in the Philadelphia Flyers Training Camp taking place […]


Flyers Complete Rookie Series Sweep at PPL Center

September 17, 2022

Sam Ersson 36 Saves in First Game Since February September 17, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Five highly touted Philadelphia Flyers prospects scored goals but it was goaltender Sam Ersson who stole the show in his return to game-action as the Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 5-1 on Saturday night at PPL Center in […]


Foerster Scores Overtime Winner in Rookie Game

September 16, 2022

Fans Treated to Exciting Flyers-Rangers Battle September 16, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster brought the “shoot first” mentality to end the Rookie Series opener on Friday night. His five-hole conversion from the left circle capped a fantastic night welcoming back hockey to PPL Center as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 2-1. […]


PREVIEW: Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Series at PPL Center

Hockey Returns to Center City Allentown This Weekend! September 16, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – It’s a GAMEDAY at PPL Center with the official return of hockey to the home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, this time with NHL teams in this weekend’s Rookie Series at PPL Center. The Philadelphia Flyers take on the New […]


Philadelphia Flyers History at PPL Center

September 14, 2022

September 14, 2022 After a two-year hiatus, the tradition of the Lehigh Valley welcoming the Philadelphia Flyers to PPL Center resumes this weekend in a pair of Rookie Games against the New York Rangers. A new chapter of the “Flyers in the Valley” story will unfold with the upcoming showdowns this Friday at 7:05 p.m. […]


Meet the Flyers Rookies!

September 13, 2022

Top Prospects Arrive to PPL Center to Take on NY Rangers This Weekend September 13, 2022 The Rookie Series this weekend at PPL Center will feature several top prospects and NHL rookies vying for spots on the Philadelphia Flyers. Getting off to a strong start and making a good impression in the back-to-back games against […]


Flyers Announce Rookie Series Roster

September 12, 2022

Flyers vs. Rangers This Friday and Saturday at PPL Center September 12, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have announced their roster for the 2022 Rookie Series coming to PPL Center this weekend and their overall schedule for their Rookie Camp. The Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers will compete in back-to-back games at the upcoming Rookie […]


Transaction Analysis: Allison and Högberg

August 30, 2022

by Bill Meltzer @BillMeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com August 30, 2022 The Flyers announced on Friday that they have re-signed 24-year-old restricted free agent (RFA) right wing Wade Allison and 23-year-old restricted free agent defenseman Linus Högberg to new contracts. Allison’s new contract is a two-year deal that pays a two-way NHL/AHL rate in year one and a one-way rate […]


Flyers Sign Hayden Hodgson to Two-Year Deal

August 29, 2022

 Finished 2nd on Phantoms in Goals and Made NHL Debut in 2021-22 August 29, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that they have re-signed forward Hayden Hodgson to a two-year, two-way/one-way contract, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Hodgson was the last of the remaining restricted […]


Phantoms Announce PHANTASTIC 2022-23 Promotional Schedule

August 26, 2022

Get Ready for a Giant Puck Drop on New Year’s Eve plus the Return of Player-Interaction Events! August 26, 2022 The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are thrilled to unveil their highly anticipated and jam-packed promotional schedule for the 2022-23 season loaded with great giveaways, awesome theme nights, and the exciting return of popular player-interaction events and […]


Wade Allison and Linus Högberg Re-Signed by Flyers

Pair of Restricted Free Agents Ink New Deals August 26, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that right wing Wade Allison and defenseman Linus Högberg have been signed to new contracts, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Wade Allison has been signed to a two-year, two-way/one-way […]


Luka Burzan Signs with Lehigh Valley

August 25, 2022

Adds to Center Depth for Phantoms August 25, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced today the addition of center Luka Burzan on an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. Burzan, 22, is a Kelowna, BC native with a lefty shot. He played his rookie season in the Colorado Avalanche system in […]


Phantoms Add Trey Bradley

August 24, 2022

Son of NHL All-Star Brian Bradley Enters Fourth Pro Season August 24, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that forward Trey Bradley has been signed to an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. Bradley, 26, is a left-handed shooter from Tampa, FL who is 5-11. Last season, Bradley played in […]


Garrett McFadden Re-Signs with Phantoms

August 23, 2022

Depth-Option Defenseman Played Four Games with Lehigh Valley August 23, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that they have signed defenseman Garrett McFadden to an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. McFadden, 25, originally signed with the Phantoms and was subsequently loaned to the Reading Royals on January 3, 2022 […]


Jordy Bellerive Joins Phantoms

August 22, 2022

Played Three Seasons with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton August 22, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced the addition of center Jordy Bellerive on an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. Bellerive, 23, is familiar with his upcoming home environs at PPL Center, albeit from the visitors’ side, after playing the last three seasons […]


Charlie Gerard is Back for 2022-23 Season

August 18, 2022

Speedy Winger Played in 55 Games Last Year August 18, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that forward Charlie Gerard has been re-signed to an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. The right-handed shooting forward scored six goals with six assists for 12 points with the Phantoms last season while […]


Lehigh Valley Re-Signs Alex Kile

August 17, 2022

Impressed After Joining Team in January August 17, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Forward Alex Kile is returning to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the 2022-23 season via an AHL contract. Kile, 28, played in 27 games with the Phantoms after signing with the team on January 14, 2022. He scored his first goal as […]


Transaction Analysis: Jackson Cates

by Bill Meltzer (philadelphiaflyers.com) August 17, 2022 On Monday, the Flyers announced that forward Jackson Cates, a restricted free agent, has re-signed with the organization. The player agreed to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Cates at a $775,000 rate at the NHL level and $150,000 if he’s in the AHL with the […]


Ryan Fitzgerald Signs with Phantoms

August 16, 2022

Led Phantoms in Goals in 2020-21 Season August 16, 2022  Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that forward Ryan Fitzgerald has been signed to an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. Fitzgerald is returning for his third season with the Phantoms. Fitzgerald, 27, was limited to just four games last season […]


Pat Nagle Returns to Phantoms

August 15, 2022

 Veteran Goalie Made U.S. Olympics Team August 15, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are pleased to announce that goalie Pat Nagle has re-signed for the 2022-23 season. Nagle, 34, was a valuable piece of the team’s goaltending depth in 2021-22 playing a personal-high 22 AHL games in a season going 10-6-6 […]