Phantoms-News Archive


Resilient Phantoms Come Up Just Short Against Toronto

October 26, 2015

Phantoms Continue Home Stand This Wednesday & Friday at PPL Center October 25, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – A resilient effort from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms came up just short Sunday evening as the Toronto Marlies were able to hang on for a 3-1 win in front of 6,755 fans at PPL Center. Despite a […]


Goulbourne, Stolarz Guide Phantoms in 3-1 Triumph Over Providence

October 25, 2015

Phantoms Kick Off 4-Game Home Stand with First Win at PPL Center This Season October 24, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyrell Goulbourne brought the fans to their feet first with his shot and then with his fists Saturday evening as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms captured a 3-1 triumph over the Providence Bruins in front […]


Transaction: Phantoms Sign RW Evan Rankin to PTO

October 24, 2015

Phantoms Kick Off 4-Game Home Stand at PPL Center Tonight vs. Providence October 24, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have signed forward Evan Rankin to a PTO (professional try-out). A 29-year-old right wing from Portage, Michigan, Rankin began the season with the Toledo Walleye […]


Transactions: LaBarbera Recalled by Flyers, Ouellette Recalled by Phantoms

Phantoms Kick Off 4-Game Home Stand at PPL Center Tonight vs. Providence October 24, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan goaltender Jason LaBarbera. Meanwhile, the Phantoms have recalled goaltender Martin Ouellette from loan to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 35-year-old […]


Providence Barely Withstands Phantoms Comeback

Bruins Prevail 5-3 in Opener of Home-and-Home Weekend Series October 23, 2015 Providence, RI – Trailing by one goal with 3:30 left, winger Taylor Leier’s drive from the left circle blasted off the iron and away. The lucky break for the Bruins allowed the hosts to escape with a 5-3 win on Friday night after […]


Phantoms and Service Electric 2Sports Partner to Broadcast all Phantoms Home Games Live in HD Quality Throughout 2015-16 Season

October 23, 2015

Eight Games to Simulcast on WFMZ October 23, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce the team’s 2015-2016 broadcast schedule. Together with Service Electric Cable TV & Communications and WFMZ-TV, the Phantoms will broadcast all of the team’s home games throughout the […]


Transactions: Alderson & Mathers Reassigned to Phantoms, Goumas Recalled by Lehigh Valley

October 20, 2015

Phantoms Kick Off Four-Game Home Stand this Saturday at PPL Center October 20, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have reassigned forwards Brandon Alderson and Derek Mathers from the Reading Royals of the ECHL to Lehigh Valley. Meanwhile, the Phantoms have recalled from loan forward Kevin […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Four-Game Home Stand Begins This Saturday

October 19, 2015

October 21, 2015 This Week Friday, October 23 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Providence Bruins Saturday, October 24 (7:05 p.m.) – Providence Bruins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Magnet Schedule Giveaway! Free magnet schedule to first 8,500 fans in attendance presented by Capital BlueCross and Pita King.) Sunday, October 25 (5:05 p.m.) – Toronto […]


Phantoms Battle Through Injuries in Gutty Road Performance

October 18, 2015

Rival Penguins Eventually Pull Off 6-4 Win October 17, 2015 Wilkes-Barre, PA – With an already short bench due to multiple injuries the night before at Springfield, the visiting Lehigh Valley Phantoms lost two more valuable players to ailments on the road at rival Wilkes-Barre. The undermanned Phantoms squad were unable to hold an early […]


Conner Leads Phantoms First Win of Season 4-1 at Springfield

October 17, 2015

Martel, Straka and Goulbourne Strike as well in Road Triumph October 16, 2015 Springfield, MA – Veteran speedster Chris Conner led the way with a three-point effort including one goal and two assists as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms notched their first victory of the season in a comfortable 4-1 contest at the Springfield Falcons on […]


Transactions: G LaBarbera Loaned to Phantoms, G Ouellette Loaned to Reading

October 15, 2015

Phantoms on the Road This Friday in Springfield, Saturday in WB/Scranton October 15, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan goaltender Jason LaBarbera to the Phantoms. Meanwhile, Lehigh Valley has returned on loan goaltender Martin Ouellette to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Hit the Road for First Time This Season

October 14, 2015

October 14, 2015 This Week Friday, October 16 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Springfield Falcons Saturday, October 17 (4:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Upcoming After opening the 2015-2016 regular season last Saturday in front of a raucous, sellout crowd at PPL Center, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hit the road […]


Phantoms Hockey is Back! Sold-Out PPL Center Kicks Off 20th Anniversary Season

October 11, 2015

Spirited Comeback Falls Just Short on Opening Night October 10, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – After a 173-day hiatus, Lehigh Valley Phantoms regular season hockey returned to downtown Allentown as the Phantoms hosted the Syracuse Crunch for Opening Night of the 2015-2016 regular season. Kicking off the franchise’s 20th Anniversary Season, the Phantoms played in […]


Phantoms Weekly – Opening Night This Saturday at PPL Center

October 7, 2015

October 6, 2015 This Week Saturday, October 10 (7:05 p.m.) – Syracuse Crunch @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Opening Night presented by The Morning Call! FREE Rally Towels to First 8,500 Fans in Attendance Presented by The Morning Call.) Upcoming The wait is nearly over. After a 173-day hiatus, Lehigh Valley Phantoms regular season action returns […]


Transaction: D Andrew MacDonald Loaned to Phantoms

October 6, 2015

Phantoms Open Second Regular Season at PPL Center This Saturday October 6, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have loaned defenseman Andrew MacDonald to the Phantoms. A 29-year-old blueliner from Judique, Nova Scotia, MacDonald registered two goals, 10 assists, 12 points and 41 penalty minutes in […]


Phantoms Defeat Penguins 4-3 to Conclude Preseason Slate

October 5, 2015

Rookie Danick Martel Scores Game-Winner with 4:23 Remaining October 4, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – A little lady-luck led to a crucial Penguins turnover late in the third period and Danick Martel was ready to take advantage. The exciting rookie buried his one-on-one chance against Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry with 4:23 remaining for the game-winner […]


Fans Enjoy First Preseason Look at 2015-16 Phantoms

October 4, 2015

Leier Scores 2nd Preseason Goal but Hartford Snags 3-1 Verdict. October 3, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Phantoms fans welcomed an exciting blend of talented prospects and experienced veterans to the PPL Center ice in the team’s 2015-16 debut in downtown Allentown. Taylor Leier scored his second goal of the preseason and Anthony Stolarz made […]


Rivalry Renewed! Exciting Preseason Opener Claimed by Penguins 4-3

October 1, 2015

Phantoms Rally From 3-0 Deficit in See-Saw Battle September 30, 2015 Wilkes-Barre, PA – After finding themselves in an unfortunate 3-0 hole in the opening eight minutes, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms went to work. A second period rally with goals from Taylor Leier, Kevin Sundher and Danick Martel would pull the Phantoms back to even […]


Phantoms Single Game Tickets Available Monday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m.

September 25, 2015

Visit pplcenter.com to Secure Seats! September 25, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that single game tickets will be available on Monday, September 28 beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased by logging on to pplcenter.com, by calling 610-347-TIXX [8499], […]


Phantoms Unveil Jam-Packed Promotional Schedule for 2015-16 Season!

September 23, 2015

Free Shirts & Meet the Team Events Highlight 2nd Season at PPL Center September 23, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Ever wish you could get up close and personal with your favorite Phantoms players? Well, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are offering fans plenty of opportunities to do just […]