General News Archive


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 […]


Flyers Re-Sign Jackson Cates

Enters Second Full Season as Pro August 15, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Jackson Cates to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2022-23 season, according to Flyers President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Cates, 24, played in 37 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms last season […]


Flyers Prospects Desnoyers and Foerster to Play in World Juniors

August 2, 2022

IIHF World Junior Championship Begins August 9 in Edmonton August 2, 2022 Philadelphia Flyers prospects Elliot Desnoyers and Tyson Foerster have been selected by Team Canada to play in the World Juniors tournament which begins next week in Edmonton. Originally postponed from December, the rescheduled tournament in August is an opportunity for the young talents […]


Transaction Analysis: Versatile Laczynski Signs Two-Year Deal

July 28, 2022

by Bill Meltzer (philadelphiaflyers.com) July 28, 2022 On Wednesday, the Flyers announced the signing of center/winger Tanner Laczynski to a two-year contract with a $762,500 average annual value (AAV) at the NHL level. Year one is a two-way contract that would pay $750,000 (NHL minimum) on the Flyers’ NHL roster and a lower rate if […]


Laczynski Re-Signs with Flyers

July 27, 2022

Scored Seven Goals for Phantoms in Injury-Shortened Season July 27, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Tanner Laczynski to a two-year, two-way/one-way contract according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Laczynski, 25, posted seven goals with 10 assists for 17 points in 28 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in […]


Phantoms Unveil 2022-23 Schedule

July 21, 2022

Hockey returns to Lehigh Valley in September; Phantoms hit the ice in early October July 21, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced their full schedule for the 2022-23 regular season. It won’t be long before Phantoms Phans will again be joining us for all the family fun at PPL Center […]


Phantoms Announce Opening Weekend

July 20, 2022

Phantoms Home Openers October 22-23 vs. Cleveland Monsters July 20, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Mark your calendars. Opening Weekend is Coming! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and American Hockey League have announced the home openers for the 2022-23 season. Opening Weekend for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is Saturday, October 22 at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday, October […]


Ratcliffe Re-Signs with Flyers

July 19, 2022

Big Winger Made NHL Debut Last Season July 19, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Isaac Ratcliffe to a one-year, two-way contract for the 2022-23 season, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Ratcliffe, 23 (2/15/1999), posted 28 points (11g-17a) with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in 59 games in 2021-22. […]


Sam Ersson Eager for Healthy Return

July 18, 2022

by Bill Meltzer for philadelphiaflyers.com July 18, 2022 The 2021-22 season did not go the way Samuel Ersson envisioned it after the highly regarded Swedish netminder arrived in Allentown for his first season of North American pro hockey. Recurring groin issues limited the Lehigh Valley Phantoms rookie netminder’s season to just five games;’ the latter […]


Flyers Sign Belpedio, Brooks, Grosenick, Marody

July 13, 2022

Impressive Accolades and Backgrounds for Experienced Quartet July 13, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed the following players according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher: Louie Belpedio (D) (1 year, two-way contract) Adam Brooks (F) (2 years, two-way contract) Troy Grosenick (G) (1 year, one-way contract) Cooper Marody (RW) (2 years, two-way […]


Tickets for Flyers vs. Rangers Rookie Game Series Will be Available July 13

July 12, 2022

Hockey Returns to PPL Center September 16 and 17 with Top Young Prospects July 12, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The best young players and future stars of the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers are coming to the Lehigh Valley in September! This exciting weekend series will be a great way for fans to […]


Flyers Select Six in 2022 NHL Draft

July 9, 2022

Learning About Some Future Phantoms July 9, 2022 We can expect some of these newest members of the Philadelphia Flyers’ family to join the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in the years to come. They likely won’t make it to Allentown for a few years though as these young talents have commitments to play collegiately or in other leagues […]


Recent and Future Phantoms to Join Flyers Development Camp July 11

Samuel Morin Will Join Coaches for Annual Prospects Gathering July 9, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers announced the roster and dates for their 2022 Development Camp to be held Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15 at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees, NJ. A total of 35 players will participate in the camp including nine […]


Cal O’Reilly Re-Signs with Phantoms

July 6, 2022

Captain Cal is Back for a Fourth Season July 6, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that center Cal O’Reilly has been re-signed to an AHL contract for the 2022-23 season. The team’s captain is returning for a fourth season with the Phantoms as he enters his 16th year in […]