General News Archive


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Penguins, Game #56

March 13, 2024

Wednesday, March 13, 7:05 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA Lehigh Valley (25-23-7) vs. Bridgeport Islanders (29-20-8) TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-23-7) conclude their March three-game mini-series with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the third game in the last six days between the two rivals. It is also the third game of […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

March 12, 2024

Rolling on the Road March 12, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-23-7) won back-to-back games on Saturday and Sunday at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Bridgeport to begin a five-game road swing and move into the last playoff position in the Atlantic Division. The Phantoms are tied in total points with the Springfield Thunderbirds but […]


Transaction: Ginning Recalled to Flyers

March 11, 2024

Phantoms at Penguins on Wednesday Night March 11, 2024  Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman Adam Ginning from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to General Manager Daniel Briere Ginning, 24, has been recalled back to Philadelphia where he played in last Thursday’s win at the Florida Panthers. That was Ginning’s first NHL […]


Two More for Gardner Drives Win at Bridgeport

March 10, 2024

Adam Karashik Scores First Career AHL Goal March 10, 2024 Bridgeport, CT – Rhett Gardner (9th, 10th) capped a massive six-point weekend with two more goals to lead the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a 4-3 win at the Bridgeport Islanders on Sunday afternoon. Adam Karashik scored his first career goal in the AHL and Louie […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Islanders, Game #55

Sunday, March 10, 3:00 p.m. Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, CT Lehigh Valley (24-23-7) vs. Bridgeport Islanders (20-29-7) TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-23-7) play Game 2 of a five-game road trip in a Sunday matinee tilt at the Bridgeport Islanders, AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. The Phantoms are 1-1-0 against Bridgeport this season. […]


Phantoms Rally with 4 Goals in 3rd

March 9, 2024

Seven Comeback Wins Leads AHL March 9, 2024 Wilkes-Barre, PA – It took over 40 minutes but when the Lehigh Valley Phantoms finally solved goaltender Joel Blomqvist they couldn’t stop. The Phantoms equaled a season-high with four goals in a period in a 4-2 triumph at the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night to earn […]


Transactions: Ginning and Lycksell Returned to Phantoms

Attard, Brink and Sandstrom Maintain AHL Eligibility March 9, 2024  Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have loaned defenseman Adam Ginning and forward Olle Lycksell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Ginning, 24, has been loaned back to the Phantoms after a quick recall to Philadelphia where he played in Thursday’s win at the Florida Panthers. […]


Preview: Phantoms at Penguins, Game #54

Saturday, March 9, 6:05 p.m. Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA Lehigh Valley (23-23-7) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-19-8) TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (23-23-7) travel up the turnpike to rematch with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 6:05. The Baby Pens took the series opener at PPL Center in a 3-2 comeback win on Friday. Tonight is also the […]


Pens Spoil Gardner’s Milestone Night

March 8, 2024

Late Goal Downs Phantoms 3-2 to Open Weekend March 8, 2024 Allentown, PA – Rhett Gardner propelled Lehigh Valley’s offense with a two-goal performance to capture his 100th career AHL point, but a late third-period goal stymied the Phantoms in a 3-2 decision against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Gardner’s two-goal performance marked the second in his AHL career […]


TRADE: Allison to Nashville for Gurianov

Allison Played 84 Games with Phantoms in 3 Seasons March 8, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have traded forward Wade Allison to the Nashville Predators in exchange for Denis Gurianov, according to General Manager Daniel Briere. Gurianov, 26, is a 6-3 right wing from Tolyatti, Russia who has played in 14 games with […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Penguins, Game #53

Friday, March 8, 7:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (23-22-7) vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (28-19-8) TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (23-22-7) conclude a three-game homestand as they host the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in what is also the first game of a weekend home-and-home series between the two teams. The Phantoms will travel up the turnpike […]


Transaction: Zmolek Joins Phantoms

March 7, 2024

Lehigh Valley at Home Friday vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton March 7, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Will Zmolek to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Zmolek, 24, has played in three games with the Phantoms this season back in November. He has also played in 44 games […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

March 6, 2024

More Big Games Ahead March 6, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (23-22-7) are coming off a historic win in their most recent game on Sunday as they conclude a three-game homestand this Friday night against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton before embarking for five straight away games beginning Saturday. The Phantoms are barely ahead of Springfield […]


Transaction: Adam Ginning Recalled to Flyers

Phantoms at Home Friday vs. Penguins March 6, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled defenseman Adam Ginning, according to General Manager Daniel Briere. Ginning, 24, has played in 52 games with the Phantoms this season scoring two goals with 11 assists for 13 points. The second-year pro has played in 120 career […]


Video Interview: Samu Tuomaala

March 4, 2024

The talented 21-year-old prospect is one of the top rookies in the AHL and represented the Phantoms at the AHL All-Star Classic in San Jose.


TRANSACTION: Kile Returned by Phantoms to Maine

March 4, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have loaned forward Alex Kile back to the Maine Mariners of the ECHL. Kile, 29, has thrived with the Mariners this season scoring 28-31-49 in just 38 games. When he was recalled to the Phantoms last week, Kile rated second in the ECHL in goals […]


Phantoms Prevail in Historic Goaltenders’ Duel

March 3, 2024

First 0-0 Regulation Game in Lehigh Valley History March 3, 2024 Allentown, PA – It was weird. It was historic. Ultimately, it was also a Lehigh Valley win. Cal Petersen and Clay Stevenson matched each other save for save in an unusual game of matching shutouts and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms willed their way to […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bears, Game #52

Sunday, March 3, 3:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (22-22-7) vs. Hershey (41-10-3) TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-22-7) host the rival Hershey Bears in a Sunday matinee clash at PPL Center to wrap up a busy weekend. Today is also meLVin’s birthday with all his mascot friends and includes a postgame skate […]


Gahagen, Penalty Kill Dazzles in Loss to Bridgeport

March 2, 2024

Cooper Marody Strikes for Phantoms in 2-1 Defeat March 2, 2024 Lehigh Valley, PA – Parker Gahagen put forth a remarkable 39-save effort, but the Lehigh Valley Phantoms could not find a late equalizer and dropped a 2-1 decision to the Bridgeport Islanders on Friday Night at PPL Center. Cooper Marody tallied his 14th goal of […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Islanders, Game #51

Saturday, March 2, 7:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (22-21-7) at Bridgeport (16-29-7) TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-21-7) return to PPL Center to open a three-game homestand as they faceoff against the Bridgeport Islanders, AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. Lehigh Valley is tied by points percentage with Springfield for the […]