Phantoms-News Archive


2015-16 Labatt Blue AHL Bubble Hockey Tournament Schedule Announced

February 14, 2016

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the AHL have partnered with Labatt Blue for the 2015-16 Labatt Blue AHL Bubble Hockey Tournament of Champions! QUALIFYING ROUNDS You will have the opportunity to compete against other fans in Bubble Hockey during the tournament’s qualifying rounds (dates and locations listed below)! The winner of each location will advance to the […]


Transaction: Andrew MacDonald Recalled by Flyers

February 13, 2016

Phantoms Welcome Utica Comets to PPL Center Tonight February 13, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan defenseman Andrew MacDonald from the Phantoms. A 29-year-old blueliner from Judique, Nova Scotia, MacDonald currently leads all Lehigh Valley defenders and is tied for second among […]


Phantoms Produce Season-High 46 Shots But Portland Escapes Lehigh Valley

MacDonald Extends Point Streak in Front of Sold-Out PPL Center February 12, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms threw everything they had at the Portland Pirates Friday evening en route to a season-high 46 shots on goal but Portland was able to escape PPL Center with a 3-1 win thanks to a […]


Transactions: Stolarz Returned to Phantoms, Ouellette Returned to Reading

February 11, 2016

Red-Hot Phantoms Back at PPL Center This Friday & Saturday February 11, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan goaltender Anthony Stolarz to Lehigh Valley. Meanwhile, goaltender Martin Ouellette has been returned on loan to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 22-year-old […]


Hats Off for Taylor Leier in Blowout Win!

Leier Records 3rd-Ever PPL Center Hattie in 7-2 Rout of Binghamton February 10, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – What a way to open a homestand! Taylor Leier’s first career hat trick led the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 7-2 blowout of the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday night at PPL Center in the first of five […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Kick Off 5-Game Home Stand This Wednesday

February 9, 2016

February 9, 2016 This Week Wednesday, February 10 (7:05 p.m.) – Binghamton Senators @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Friday, February 12 (7:05 p.m.) – Portland Pirates @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday, February 13 (7:05 p.m.) – Utica Comets @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Upcoming The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-23-3, 47 pts., 7th Atlantic Division) kick off a […]


Hershey Strikes Back in Rivalry Series

February 7, 2016

Bears Prevail to Cut into Phantoms Season Series Lead February 6, 2016 Hershey, PA – The Hershey Bears took out some of their frustrations from their previous lack of success against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season in the form of a 5-1 victory on Saturday night at Giant Center. Lehigh Valley had won six […]


Martel Hat Trick Not Enough as Win Streak Comes to Close

February 6, 2016

Phantoms Doubled-Up at Bridgeport 6-3 February 5, 2016 Bridgeport, CT – Standout rookie winger Danick Martel notched his first career professional hat trick and took over the top spot in the AHL for goals among rookies but his scoring surge was not enough for the Phantoms who fell at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6-3 on […]


Transaction: All-Star Forward Nick Cousins Recalled by Flyers

February 5, 2016

Red-Hot Phantoms Look for 6th Straight Win Tonight in Bridgeport February 5, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan forward Nick Cousins from Lehigh Valley. A 22-year-old center from Belleville, Ontario, Cousins currently leads all Phantoms and is tied for sixth among all […]


Transaction: G Martin Ouellette Recalled by Lehigh Valley

February 4, 2016

Red-Hot Phantoms in Bridgeport, Hershey This Friday & Saturday February 4, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have recalled from loan goaltender Martin Ouellette from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. The transaction comes on the heels of All-Star netminder Anthony Stolarz’s recall by Philadelphia […]


Phantoms Forward Cole Bardreau Named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month

February 3, 2016

First-Year Center Tallied 6 Goals & 12 Points in January February 3, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that forward Cole Bardreau has been selected as the CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for January. Bardreau tallied six goals, six assists, 12 […]


Phantoms Forward Colin McDonald Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week

Lehigh Valley’s Captain Notched 6 Goals, 10 Points in Four Games February 3, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that forward Colin McDonald has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending January 31, 2016. McDonald […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Look to Extend Five-Game Winning Streak

February 2, 2016

February 2, 2016 This Week Friday, February 5 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday, February 6 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears Upcoming Coming out of the AHL All-Star break, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-21-3, 47 pts., 7th Atlantic Division) return to action this weekend as one […]


Phantoms Win 5th Straight Completing Weekend Sweep of Rival Penguins

January 31, 2016

Colin McDonald Scores Two More to Cap Incredible 10-Point Week! January 30, 2016 Wilkes-Barre, PA – Colin McDonald racked up two more goals to conclude a tremendous week for him and the team as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms prevailed at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5-3 in a feisty and occasionally nasty, penalty-filled affair. The Phantoms impressively swept the […]


Bardreau’s OT Magic Caps Phantoms Come-From-Behind Triumph

January 30, 2016

Lehigh Valley Claims Fourth Straight Victory January 29, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Cole Bardreau scored two goals, including the overtime winner, Friday evening as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms earned a hard-fought, come-from-behind 4-3 triumph over the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in front of 8,740 fans at PPL Center. The win was the fourth straight for […]


Transactions: LaBarbera Returned to Phantoms, Ouellette Returned to Reading

January 28, 2016

Phantoms Back in Action at PPL Center This Friday January 28, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan goaltender Jason LaBarbera to Lehigh Valley. In a separate transaction, goaltender Martin Ouellette has been returned on loan to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. […]


McDonald’s Monster Night Guides Phantoms Past Binghamton

Captain’s Hat Trick Produces Third Straight Lehigh Valley Victory January 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Colin McDonald recorded the third hat trick in Lehigh Valley Phantoms history Wednesday evening as part of a massive five-point night as the Phantoms doubled up the visiting Binghamton Senators 6-3 in front of 7,160 fans at PPL Center. […]


Transactions: F Pavel Padakin & G Martin Ouellette Recalled From Reading Royals

January 27, 2016

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Tonight vs. Binghamton January 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have recalled from loan forward Pavel Padakin and goaltender Martin Ouellette from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 21-year-old forward from Kiev, Ukraine, Padakin is in his first […]


Resilient Phantoms Earn Gutsy Shootout Win at Hershey

January 26, 2016

Conner & Leier Each Register 3 Points in Road Triumph January 25, 2016 Hershey, PA – Cole Bardreau (2 goals), Taylor Leier (goal, 2 assists) and Chris Conner (3 assists) led a resilient attack Monday evening as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms earned a 6-5 shootout win at the Hershey Bears. With the win, the Phantoms […]


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

January 25, 2016

January 25, 2016 This Week Monday, January 25 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears (*Rescheduled from Saturday, January 23) Wednesday, January 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Binghamton Senators @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (First Responders Appreciation Night.) Friday, January 29 (7:05 p.m.) – WB/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (“20 Years of Phantoms” Night. […]