General News Archive


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Rocket, Game #25

December 15, 2023

Friday, December 15, 7:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (11-9-4) vs. Laval (6-12-5) TONIGHT The Phantoms are rolling as they enter Game 4 of their five-game homestand tonight at PPL Center against the Laval Rocket, AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. Lehigh Valley has won consecutive games against the Charlotte Checkers 4-1 and […]


Transactions: Belpedio Returns to Phantoms

December 14, 2023

Sandstrom to Flyers on Emergency Recall December 14, 2023 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that defenseman Louie Belpedio has been returned on loan to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to general manager Daniel Briere. The Flyers also announced that goaltender Felix Sandstrom has been recalled from the Phantoms on emergency conditions due […]


Slam Dunk! Attard Knocks Home OT Winner

Tuomaala Ties Game in 3rd for Comeback Win December 13, 2023 Allentown, PA – Cooper Marody’s third assist of the game was his best of the night. He came off the bench to steal the puck in overtime, rushed into the Charlotte zone and drove deep behind the net, then held off the defense to […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Checkers, Game #24

December 13, 2023

Wednesday, December 13, 7:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (10-9-4) vs. Charlotte (12-10-0) TONIGHT The Phantoms and Checkers rematch at PPL Center on Military Appreciation Night presented by Netizen. Lehigh Valley defeated Charlotte in the first matchup of this series with a 4-1 decision on Saturday while Zayde Wisdom triggered an avalanche of […]


It’s a Record! Phantoms Donate 10,869 Teddy Bears

December 12, 2023

Lehigh Valley, PA—The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are thrilled to announce that fans threw a record-breaking 10,869 stuffed animals onto the ice during the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss on December 9. This breaks the Phantoms’ former record of 10,091 teddy bears from 2019. It’s an amazing total that was achieved solely due to the generosity […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Teddy Bear Aftermath! Homestand Continues December 12, 2023 Allentown, PA – Following an incredible Teddy Bear Toss game with an all-time Phantoms record of 10,869 stuffed animals, Lehigh Valley (10-9-4) looks to continue momentum into the final three games of the team’s homestand at PPL Center. The Phantoms rematch with the Charlotte Checkers on Wednesday […]


Wisdom Brings the Teddy Bears!

December 9, 2023

Phantoms Take Down Charlotte 4-1 December 9, 2023 Allentown, PA – Zayde Wisdom picked the right time to score his first of the season. The 21-year-old forward triggered thousands of stuffed animals into orbit on the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss Night sparking the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a 4-1 win over the Charlotte Checkers […]


PREVIEW: Teddy Bear Time!!

Saturday, December 9, 7:05 p.m. PPL Center, Allentown, PA Lehigh Valley (9-9-4) vs. Charlotte (11-9-0) TODAY Get your throwing arms ready! It’s Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by Big Woody’s. Thousands of teddy bears will rain down from the seats upon the Phantoms’ first goal of tonight’s game against the Charlotte Checkers. The holiday tradition […]


Transactions: Brown and Millman Join Phantoms

Teddy Bear Toss TONIGHT at PPL Center December 9, 2023 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Mason Millman to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Matt Brown from Reading. Both players join the roster in advance of tonight’s Teddy […]


Sandstrom Strong in Loss to P-Bruins

December 8, 2023

Providence Bests Phantoms 2-0 December 8, 2023 Allentown, PA – Felix Sandstrom put forth a strong 23-save performance, but the Providence Bruins came away with a 2-0 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday night at PPL Center. The Phantoms will look to turn the page in a matter of hours and spread the […]


Transaction: Gaucher Recalled by Phantoms

December 7, 2023

Two Big Home Games This Weekend Including Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday December 7, 2023 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled center Jacob Gaucher from loan to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Gaucher, 22, is a 6’3″ center from Longueui, Quebec who has played in eight games with the Phantoms recording […]


Transactions: Lycksell Recalled to Flyers

December 6, 2023

Gaucher and Millman to Reading December 6, 2023 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Olle Lycksell from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms according to General Manager Daniel Briere. Additionally, the Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Mason Millman from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. And the Lehigh Valley […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

December 5, 2023

Here Come the Teddy Bears! December 5, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – It’s Teddy Bear Toss Week with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-8-4) who enter a five-game homestand at PPL Center. The Phantoms host the Providence Bruins and Charlotte Checkers back-to-back on Berks $1 Hot Dog Night and Teddy Bear Toss Night presented by Big Woody’s. […]


P-Bruins Take Weekend Finale

December 3, 2023

Avon and Desnoyers Score for Lehigh Valley December 3, 2023 Providence, RI – Young prospects J.R. Avon (5th) and Elliot Desnoyers (3rd) scored for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms but the Providence Bruins rallied from an early deficit to secure a 3-2 win on Sunday afternoon in Rhode Island. Lehigh Valley (9-8-4) had a late push […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bruins, Game #21

Sunday, December 3, 3:05 p.m. Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providene, RI Lehigh Valley (9-7-4) at Providence (10-8-3) TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms conclude their busy weekend with a Sunday matinee at the Providence Bruins at 3:05 p.m. This is Game 2 out of 6 in the season series which includes a rematch in Allentown next Friday […]


Phantoms Rally in 3rd at Hartford

December 2, 2023

Wolf Pack Secure Extra Standings Point After Lycksell Denied December 2, 2023 Hartford, CT – It couldn’t have been any closer. Olle Lycksell was denied with less than one second left on a sensational glove save by Dylan Garand on what would have been an incredible game-winner. The Phantoms just missed on their chance to […]


Lehigh Valley Phantoms Announce New Giveaways and Theme Nights

Two Hat Giveaways, Return of White Out and Black Out Games Revealed December 2, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are excited to announce two winter hat giveaways have been added to the promotional schedule. One hat will accompany the return of the team’s “White Out” and “Black Out” theme nights for […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Wolf Pack, Game #20

Saturday, December 2, 7:00 p.m. XL Center, Hartford, CT Lehigh Valley (9-7-3) vs. Hartford (13-4-2) TONIGHT It’s rematch time for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Hartford Wolf Pack as the two teams meet again 24 hours later at XL Center in Hartford. The Phantoms had their six-game point streak ended last night while the Wolf […]


Point Streak Ends at Hartford

Goals for Avon, Attard, Tuomaala Not Enough December 1, 2023 Hartford, CT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms fell behind in the first period and didn’t have enough in the tank to overcome the deficit as the team’s six-game point streak ended in a 7-3 loss at the Hartford Wolf Pack on Friday night at XL […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Wolf Pack, Game #19

December 1, 2023

Friday, December 1, 7:00 p.m. XL Center, Hartford, CT Lehigh Valley (9-6-3) vs. Hartford (12-4-2) TONIGHT The Phantoms open a three-road New England road swing with the first of back-to-back games at the Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers. The Phantoms are on a six-game point streak (5-0-1) entering tonight’s contest […]