Phantoms-News Archive


Flyers Acquire Right Wing Justin Bailey from Buffalo

January 18, 2019

Philadelphia trades forward Taylor Leier to the Sabres January 17, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, NHL affiliate of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced today they have acquired Justin Bailey from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for Taylor Leier. Bailey has been assigned on loan to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and is expected […]


Special Appearances Highlight Phantoms Racing Night on Friday January 25th

January 17, 2019

Two NASCAR Drivers and Cars on Hand January 17, 2019 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are excited to host RACING NIGHT on Friday, January 25, 2019 when they take on the Laval Rocket at 7:05pm at PPL Center. The night will be highlighted with the special appearance of professional drivers, Timmy Hill […]


D Frank Hora Recalled from Reading Royals

G Branden Komm Loaned to Reading January 17, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, announced today that defenseman Frank Hora has been recalled from Reading Royals of the ECHL. In addition, the Phantoms have loaned goaltender Branden Komm to the Royals. Hora, 22, has played […]


G Anthony Stolarz has been loaned to Lehigh Valley for Conditioning Purposes

Stolarz has been activated from injured reserve January 17, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have loaned goaltender Anthony Stolarz to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on a conditioning stint. Stolarz, 24, is currently in the midst of his fifth professional season. He started […]


Lyon and Leier Lead Phantoms Past Springfield

Phantoms Earn First Home Win of 2019 January 16, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-15-1-2) earned their first home win of 2019 in a 3-1 victory over the Springfield Thunderbirds (18-14-5-3) on Wednesday night at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley earned a much needed two points against a division rival, and in […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (1/9 – 1/15)

January 15, 2019

Phantoms Look To Bounce Back Tomorrow vs. Springfield January 15, 2019 3 Stars Phantoms On The Ice: Phantoms In The Community: Broadcast Coverage Service Electric’s TV2 Sports will again be broadcasting all of the Phantoms’ regular season home games live during the 2018-19 season. If you can’t make it out to the rink, be sure to […]


PSECU Player of the Week — Taylor Leier (1/14)

January 14, 2019

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With two goals and an assist for a total of three points in Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Hershey Bears, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Taylor Leier has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the first time this season. The Phantoms headed into another three-in-three weekend facing a contest against the […]


Hershey Takes Sunday Rematch Over Phantoms 5-4

Taylor Leier Scores Twice in Three-Point Night January 13, 2019 Hershey, PA – Taylor Leier (8th, 9th) scored a pair of goals and added a late assist in a three-point performance to pace the Lehigh Valley Phantoms offense but the host Hershey Bears successfully held off a late rally to emerge with a 5-4 victory […]


Fourth Straight PPL Center Sellout Crowd for Lehigh Valley

January 13, 2019

January 12, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-14-1-2) sold out the PPL Center for the fourth game in a row as they hosted Girl Scouts Night but ultimately fell to the Hershey Bears 3-0. The loss ended a nine-game winning streak against the Hershey Bears at home and marked the Bears […]


Palmquist Scores in First PPL Center Sellout of 2019

January 12, 2019

January 11, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – Zach Palmquist scored his third goal of the season in front of a sold out PPL Center crowd as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-13-1-2) fell to the Binghamton Devils (18-20-3-0) 2-1 in the first home game of 2019. Lehigh Valley outshot Binghamton 31-19 but ran into a red […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (1/2 – 1/8)

January 8, 2019

Phantoms Get First 2019 Win in OT January 8, 2019 3 Stars Phantoms On The Ice: Phantoms In The Community: Broadcast Coverage Service Electric’s TV2 Sports will again be broadcasting all of the Phantoms’ regular season home games live during the 2018-19 season. If you can’t make it out to the rink, be sure to […]


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PSECU Player of the Week — Mark Friedman (1/7)

January 7, 2019

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With the overtime game-winning goal in Sunday afternoon’s contest against the Springfield Thunderbirds as well as a plus-one rating over three games this past weekend, Lehigh Valley Phantoms defenseman Mark Friedman has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the first time this season. The Phantoms came into Sunday’s game having […]


Friedman Strikes in Overtime at Springfield

Greg Carey Scores Team-Leading 17th January 6, 2019 Springfield, Mass. – Defenseman Mark Friedman snapped through an overtime winning goal to push the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a 4-3 victory at the Springfield Thunderbirds in an exciting Sunday afternoon contest. The see-saw game also featured goals from Greg Carey (17th), Philippe Myers (7th) and Connor […]


Phantoms Drop 3-1 Decision at Hartford

January 6, 2019

Branden Komm Makes AHL Debut. Aube-Kubel Scores 10th of Season Jan 5, 2019 Hartford, Conn. – Former Phantoms goalie Dustin Tokarski took Round 2. In a 30-save performance, the Hartford backstop carried the Wolf Pack to a 3-1 victory on Saturday night at XL Center while also personally bouncing back from a humbling performance dating […]


Bruins Hang On in First Game of 2019

January 5, 2019

Conner and Vorobyev Score in 4-2 Setback at Providence January 4, 2019 Providence, R.I. – The Providence Bruins took advantage of a quick scoring spurt at the end of the first period and hung on from there in a 4-2 victory over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Friday night at Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence […]


Greg Carey Named to 2019 AHL All-Star Classic

January 3, 2019

Phantoms Leading Scorer Earns First All-Star Selection January 3, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The American Hockey League announced today that Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward, Greg Carey has been named to the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield. Greg will join Colin McDonald, who was previously named a Captain for the AHL All-Star […]


Phantoms to Host “You Can Play! Pride Night” on February 15, 2019

T.J. Brennan Will Serve as the Player Ambassador January 3, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are proud to announce that they have partnered with the You Can Play Project to host Pride Night on Friday, February 15, 2019 when the team takes on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at PPL Center. The […]


Phantoms Sign Steven Swavely to AHL Contract

January 2, 2019

Reading Native Has Played Six Games For Lehigh Valley This Season January 2, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today they have signed C Steven Swavely to an AHL contract for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. Swavely, 27, originally signed a PTO […]


PSECU Player of the Week — Tyrell Goulbourne (12/31)

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With two goals, three total points, a plus-five rating and a fight this past week, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Tyrell Goulbourne has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the first time this season. Lehigh Valley got right back to work after the holiday break, hitting the road for a Wednesday […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (12/25– 1/1)

January 1, 2019

Phantoms Finish 2nd in Win% During 2018 January 1, 2019 3 Stars Phantoms On The Ice: Broadcast Coverage Service Electric’s TV2 Sports will again be broadcasting all of the Phantoms’ regular season home games live during the 2018-19 season. If you can’t make it out to the rink, be sure to catch all the exciting […]