General News Archive


Phantoms Secure Standings Point in Shootout Loss at Binghamton

December 30, 2015

Andrew MacDonald Scores Again in 2-1 Decision Binghamton, NY – Andrew MacDonald scored for his second consecutive game and Anthony Stolarz put on a 39-save goaltending clinic but the Binghamton Senators rallied from behind to post a 2-1 shootout win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Tuesday night in the Southern Tier. Matt Puempel’s 10th […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms in Binghamton, Hershey & Portland This Week

December 28, 2015

December 28, 2015 This Week Tuesday, December 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Binghamton Senators Thursday, December 31 (5:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears Saturday, January 2 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Portland Pirates Sunday, January 3 (4:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Portland Pirates Upcoming Fresh […]


LaBarbera Posts 35-Save Shutout Gem at Wilkes-Barre

Phantoms Upend First-Place Penguins 3-0 on Sunday Wilkes-Barre, PA – Veteran goalie Jason LaBarbera recorded his 38th career professional shutout with a scintillating 35-stop performance at first-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to guide the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a 3-0 win on Sunday evening. The veteran goalie had to be on his game right from the beginning with […]


Phantoms Announce Star Wars Night on Sunday, January 10

The Force Awakens This January at PPL Center December 23, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Force will be strong with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms when Star Wars Night comes to PPL Center on Sunday, January 10. In conjunction with the release of the highly-anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Phantoms will be […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Return From Holiday Break This Saturday at PPL Center

December 23, 2015

December 23, 2015 This Week Saturday, December 26 (7:05 p.m.) – Bridgeport Sound Tigers @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Game Presented by Service Electric. “20 Years of Phantoms” Night. Commemorative Poster Giveaway 2 of 4 Free to First 3,000 Fans in Attendance.) Sunday, December 27 (4:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ WB/Scranton Penguins Upcoming Currently […]


B-Sens Prevail in Last Game Before Holiday Break

December 20, 2015

Jason LaBarbera Spectacular in 30-Save Performance in Goalie-Duel Binghamton, NY – The offense that seemed to come so easily to the Phantoms on Friday night was unable to solve Binghamton rookie netminder Matt O’Connor on Saturday as Lehigh Valley dropped a 2-1 decision to the host Senators in the last game before the holiday break […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Home Stand Continues with Rivalry Showdowns at PPL Center

December 15, 2015

December 15, 2015 This Week Wednesday, December 16 (7:05 p.m.) – WB/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Military Appreciation Night.) Friday, December 18 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Game Presented by PPL. Youth Winter Hat Giveaway to First 2,500 Kids 14 and Under Presented by PPL Corporation.) Saturday, December 19 (7:05 […]


Shootout Win, Teddy Bears and Postgame Skate All on Same Night!

December 13, 2015

A-Mac Scores Twice in Return Including 2015 Teddy Bear Goal December 12, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – It was a Saturday night that had a little bit of everything…and then some. Andrew MacDonald opened the scoring with the 2015 Teddy Bear Goal and then the game settled into an intense back-and-forth battle eventually concluding with […]


Phantoms Partner with Valley Youth House for 2015 Teddy Bear Toss

December 10, 2015

Teddy Bear Toss Presented by Dan’s Camera City This Saturday, Dec. 12 December 10, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – It’s not everyday that fans are encouraged to throw things onto the ice. But that’s exactly what the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are hoping fans will do this Saturday, December […]


#AHLOTB: NHL Debut Provides Motivation for Leier

December 8, 2015

By Dan Fremuth They say anticipation is better than the real thing. That really depends on who you’re talking to. “Everyone says the show is the best hockey league in the world for a reason,” said Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Taylor Leier with an ear-to-ear smile. “It was one thing to hear about it, but […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Kick Off 5-Game Home Stand Wednesday vs. Hershey

December 8, 2015 This Week Wednesday, December 9 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Light the Night.) Friday, December 11 (7:05 p.m.) – WB/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Game Presented by The Morning Call. T-Shirt Giveaway. Free Ugly Holiday Sweater Phantoms Shirt to First 8,500 Fans in Attendance.) Saturday, December 12 […]


Stolie Performance Stole Spotlight in Hershey Win

December 6, 2015

Stolarz 42 Saves Almost Leads Phantoms to Winners Circle December 5, 2015 Hershey, PA – It was the kind of spectacular performance that garnered massive respect and props from the opposing team’s fans. Anthony Stolarz narrowly missed lifting the Phantoms to a win at Hershey in a crazy 42-save performance but the host Bears rallied […]


Phantoms Down Top Team in AHL, 3-1 at Wilkes-Barre

December 5, 2015

Anthony Stolarz Magnificent Again in 35-Save Gem December 4, 2015 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Buying into head coach Scott Gordon’s pregame challenge to compete with the top team in the league, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms responded with grit and determination in a 3-1 victory at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday night. In the process, the Phantoms […]


Impressive Return for Stolarz in Win at Utica

December 3, 2015

Phantoms End Comets 4-Game Win Streak with 3-1 Triumph December 2, 2015 Utica, NY – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms received a sparkling 28-save performance from goalie Anthony Stolarz in one of his best games of the year en route to a 3-1 road victory at the Utica Comets to open their three-game road swing. Veteran […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Kick Off 3-Game Road Week Wednesday in Utica

December 1, 2015

December 1, 2015 This Week Wednesday, December 2 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Utica Comets Friday, December 4 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ WB/Scranton Penguins Saturday, December 5 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears Upcoming Fresh off a split in the team’s Thanksgiving weekend home stand at PPL […]


Fans Enjoy Poster and Autograph Night as Phantoms Stymied by Bruins

Another Sellout Crowd Enjoys Posters and Postgame Autographs November 28, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – After an intense and emotional victory the night before, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms just weren’t able to get their offense clicking against the Providence Bruins in a 3-0 loss at PPL Center on Saturday night. A big house of 8,423 […]


Tough Night in Utica Concludes 4-Game Road Trip

November 26, 2015

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Friday and Saturday November 25, 2015 Utica, NY – The Phantoms wrapped up their four-game road swing in Utica, NY and ran into a determined Comets squad in a 7-1 setback on Thanksgiving Eve. After playing well for the opening three games of their road swing coming on consecutive days […]


Phantoms Announce Phantastic Holiday Happenings

November 24, 2015

Black Friday Specials & Totally Terrific Tuesdays Highlight Holiday Season November 23, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Make the Lehigh Valley Phantoms part of your holiday season with a host of Phantastic Holiday Happenings! It all starts on Black Friday (November 27) when the Phantoms will be giving away a FREE shirt to the first […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Return to PPL Center This Friday, Saturday

November 24, 2015 This Week Wednesday, November 25 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Utica Comets Friday, November 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Go & Grow presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.) Saturday, November 28 (7:05 p.m.) – Providence Bruins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Post-Game Autograph Session with Phantoms […]


Stolarz Spectacular in 5-2 Win at Providence

November 23, 2015

Samuel Morin Blasts Home First Pro Goal November 22, 2015 Providence, RI – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms concluded another one of their grueling three-in-three weekends on a positive note grinding out a 5-2 Sunday evening victory at the Providence Bruins. The Phantoms won two out of three games in under 48 hours during their New […]