General News Archive


Willman, Cates, Seeler Recalled by Flyers

October 14, 2021

Max Willman Could Make NHL Debut on Friday October 14, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled three players from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms according to Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Forwards Jackson Cates and Max Willman and defenseman Nick Seeler have all been called up to the Flyers. Willman, 26, is […]


Phantoms Conclude Preseason

October 13, 2021

Hershey Takes 3-0 Decision at PPL Center October 13, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – Isaac Ratcliffe had a power-play goal taken away via view review in the first period and the Phantoms couldn’t break through against Zach Fucale in a 3-0 loss in the team’s preseason finale at PPL Center. Ratcliffe thought he had given […]


VIDEO: Gameday Report – Phantoms vs. Bears

Gameday Report: Phantoms vs. Bears at PPL Center.Tickets: https://t.co/59UhvR2iVu pic.twitter.com/LVPj4WMCjB — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) October 13, 2021


GAMEDAY!! Bears at Phantoms

October 13, 2021 The Lehigh Valley Phantoms host their final game of the preseason tonight when they take on the Hershey Bears at PPL Center. The Bears took the first game of this home-and-home set 3-2 on Sunday in ChocolateTown. Wyatte Wylie and Linus Sandin scored for the Phantoms. Lehigh Valley is 1-2-0 on the […]


Phantoms Announce Training Camp Moves

Four Players Released from Camp   October 13, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced the following transactions: Kirill Ustimenko (G) – Re-assigned by the Philadelphia Flyers to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Nick Master (F) – Released from PTO and returned to Maine Mariners of the ECHL. Quinn Schmiemann […]


Cam York and Garrett Wilson Among Four Arrivals from Philly

October 11, 2021

Jackson Cates and Nick Seeler Also in Quartet Joining Phantoms October 11, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have received four players from the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Flyers General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Forward Jackson Cates and defensemen Nick Seeler and Cam York have been loaned by the Flyers to the Lehigh […]


Jim Brooks: Excitement Level at All-Time High in Lehigh Valley

By Tony Androckitis – It won’t be under completely ‘normal’ circumstances, but the Lehigh Valley Phantoms staff is plenty excited for the return of hockey – and to welcome back the team’s fans at home games this season. “I can tell you that it was so exciting the day we were building ice here. And […]


Phantoms Comeback Falls Short

October 10, 2021

October 10, 2021 Hershey, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms spotted Hershey a 3-0 lead on Sunday evening before putting together a strong comeback effort that they couldn’t quite finish in a 3-2 preseason loss in Chocolatetown. Wyatte Wylie and Linus Sandin scored for the Phantoms. Max Willman came close to equalizing in the closing […]


Frost Leads Overtime Comeback

October 9, 2021

Phantoms Rally in Home Preseason Debut October 9, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Phantoms got off to an exciting start in Ian Laperriere’s first game at the PPL Center bench rallying from a 3-1 deficit to post a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night. Morgan Frost tied the game […]


Sandstrom Assigned to Phantoms

October 9, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that goalie Felix Sandstrom has been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Sandstrom, 24, played in 11 games for the Phantoms last season going 5-3-3 with a 3.19 goals-against average and .903 save percentage. He finished the 2020-21 season exceptionally with a five-game stretch going […]


Phantoms Announce Roster Update

October 7, 2021

Four More Join From Flyers October 7, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced several transactions and an updated roster as the team’s training camp continues at PPL Center. Four players have been assigned to the Phantoms from the Philadelphia Flyers including centers Connor Bunnaman, Gerry Mayhew and German Rubtsov and […]


Schmiemann Shines in Preseason Debut

October 6, 2021

Phantoms Fall at Penguins 2-1 October 6, 2021 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Tryout defenseman Quinn Schmiemann had a goal and a fight for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 2-1 loss at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. The game also marked the debut of new head coach Ian […]


Six More Join Phantoms from Philadelphia

Frost and Foerster Among the Returnees October 6, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – Six players have been assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the Philadelphia Flyers. Forwards Morgan Frost, Tyson Foerster, Isaac Ratcliffe and Linus Sandin as well as defenseman Linus Hogberg have been loaned to Lehigh Valley. Additionally, center Cal O’Reilly rejoins the […]


Phantoms Announce Training Camp Roster

October 5, 2021

11 Tryout Invitees Join Phantoms Camp October 5, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced their initial roster for 2021 Training Camp ahead of the team’s first preseason game on Wednesday night at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Phantoms have home preseason games at PPL Center on Saturday, October 9 and Wednesday, […]


Phantoms Receive Eight Players From Flyers

Some Returning and New Players Ahead of Wednesday’s Preseason Opener at Wilkes-Barre October 5, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced transactions of eight players who have been loaned and assigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Arriving to Lehigh Valley are forwards Matt Strome, Maksim Sushko, Samu Tuomaala and Max Willman as […]


Phantoms Announce Preseason Schedule

September 23, 2021

Two Home and Two Away Clashes in Preparation for Regular Season September 23, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced their preseason schedule of games ahead of the 2021-22 regular season. The Phantoms will play a pair of home preseason games at PPL Center against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and Hershey Bears on […]


Rookie Game 2: York and Strome Score Against Rangers

September 20, 2021

Rangers Take Rookie Game Rematch 3-2 as More Phantoms Products Show Their Skills September 19, 2021 – by Bill Meltzer @billmeltzer / philadelphiaflyers.com Voorhees, NJ – The Philadelphia Flyers rookies were unable to build or protect an early 2-0 lead and ended up losing, 3-2, to the New York Rangers prospects at the Flyers Training Center in Voorhees […]


Phantoms Products Thrive in Flyers Rookie Game

September 18, 2021

Two Goals Apiece for Foerster and Sandin September 18, 2021 Tarrytown, NY – Several Lehigh Valley Phantoms players stood out in today’s Rookie Game matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers’ prospects and New York Rangers’ prospects at the Rangers’ training facility in Tarrytown, NY. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms coaches, led by head coach Ian Laperriere, guided […]


Phantoms Add Four Including Cuddemi and Nagle

September 17, 2021

AHL Contract Players Boost Phantoms’ Depth September 17, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that they have added four players on AHL contracts. Forward Ralph Cuddemi returns for his second season with the Phantoms while forward Charlie Gerard, defenseman Ryan MacKinnon and goalie Pat Nagle are welcomed for their first […]


VIDEO: Lappy at Rookie Camp!

September 16, 2021

Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is excited for the futures of the talented prospects who are learning to be pros and putting in the work at Flyers Rookie Camp in Voorhees, NJ. VIDEO: Lappy at Rookie Camp!Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is excited for the futures of the talented prospects who are learning to be […]