Phantoms-News Archive


Phantoms Sign Cal O’Reilly to Two-Year Deal

July 1, 2019

Five-Time AHL All-Star Signs with Lehigh Valley July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced that they have signed forward Cal O’Reilly to a two-year AHL contract. O’Reilly, 32, is a 13-year pro and is coming off an All-Star season and the second highest […]


Flyers Sign F Kyle Criscuolo To One-Year Deal

The New Jersey native played last season with Rochester July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have signed forward Kyle Criscuolo to a one-year, two-way contract. Criscuolo, a native of Southampton, New Jersey spent the 2018-19 season with the Rochester Americans, […]


Flyers Sign D Chris Bigras to Two-Year Deal

Bigras Played Last Two Seasons with Hartford Wolf Pack July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have signed defenseman Chris Bigras to a two-year, two-way contract. Bigras, 24, has spent the last two seasons with the Hartford Wolf Pack and tallied […]


Flyers Sign Defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to Two-Year Contract

Wotherspoon played 70 games last season for the San Antonio Rampage July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have signed defenseman Tyler Wotherspoon to a two-year, two-way contract. Wotherspoon, 26, spent the 2018-19 season with the San Antonio Rampage and posted […]


Philadelphia Signs Forward Kurtis Gabriel

Gabriel Played 22 Games for New Jersey Last Season July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have signed forward Kurtis Gabriel to a one-year, two-way contract.   Gabriel, 26, played 22 games for the New Jersey Devils last season and posted […]


Flyers Sign Defenseman Nate Prosser to Two-Year Deal

Prosser brings 354 games of NHL Experience July 1, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have signed defenseman Nate Prosser to a two-year, two-way contract. Prosser, 33, is a nine-year veteran who most recently split the 2018-19 season between the NHL and […]


Ratcliffe Hungry to Improve at Flyers Development Camp

June 28, 2019

By: Russ Hryvnak Voorhees, N.J. — When asked what player he would most want to play along side on a roster, Philadelphia Flyers prospect Isaac Ratcliffe said, “Morgan Frost.” The 20-year-old, six-foot-six-inch forward will certainly get that chance, beginning this week. Ratcliffe and 40 other prospects taking part in the Flyers annual development camp this […]


Phantoms to Host Public Skating Session at PPL Center

June 27, 2019

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will host a free public skating session, that is open to everyone, on Monday, July 1, inside of PPL Center from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All skaters are encouraged to bring their own skates to this event as a limited number of loaner skates, thanks to the Rink at Lehigh Valley, […]


Phantoms 2019-20 Opening Night Set for Saturday, October 5, 2019

Lehigh Valley’s Sixth Opening Night Features Rally Towel Giveaway June 27, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. — Start the countdown! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL Affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that the team will open the 2019-20 season of hockey inside of PPL Center on Saturday, October 5, 2019.  Which means […]


Flyers Make Trade, Take D York in the First Round

June 22, 2019

Philadelphia still has eight picks remaining in this year’s entry draft The 2019 NHL Entry Draft began on Friday in Vancouver, British Columbia, and saw the Philadelphia Flyers trade the 11th overall pick to the Arizona Coyotes in order to obtain both the 14th and 45th picks in this year’s draft.  Philadelphia selected defenseman Cam […]


2019 NHL Entry Draft Begins Friday in Vancouver

June 21, 2019

Philadelphia owns eight picks in this year’s entry draft The 2019 NHL Entry Draft will begin this Friday, June 21, with round one starting at 8 p.m. in Vancouver, British Columbia.  The Philadelphia Flyers will have eight picks in this year’s draft which includes the number 11 overall pick in the first round as well as […]


Phantoms Honored by AHL at Annual Business Meetings

June 20, 2019

Thanks to the incredible efforts of the entire staff, and the loyalty and passion from the Lehigh Valley fans, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms were honored with three awards at the 2019 AHL Team Business Meetings presented by ExteNet Systems, being held in Charlotte, N.C.. The Phantoms Bully Busters Unite program was awarded the Most Unique Community Relations […]


PPL Center to Host 2019 Flyers vs. Islanders Rookie Game

June 18, 2019

Only $10.00 for General Public ($5.00 for Season Ticket Holders)   June 18, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – PPL Center, home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers will host the Flyers annual Rookie Game for the first time on September 11, 2019 at 7:05 p.m. against the New York Islanders. The […]


Phantoms Defenseman Philippe Myers to join Team Canada at World Championships

May 15, 2019

Team Canada adds Lehigh Valley Defenseman Myers to Roster Myers led Lehigh Valley with a +9 rating during 2018-19 season His nine goals led all Phantoms defensemen Myers finished second among Lehigh Valley blueliners in points (33) and assists (24) Myers will join former Phantoms, Carter Hart and Sean Couturier on Team Canada in Slovakia for the 2019 […]


Eight Former Phantoms to Play in World Championships

May 10, 2019

The 2019 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship kicked off today in Slovakia and the 16-team tournament will run from May 10 – May 26. The eight former Phantoms from Philadelphia, Adirondack, and Lehigh Valley, played a combined 681 games for the Phantoms franchise and will be representing six different countries in the tournament.   Carter Hart […]


Scott Gordon to Return as Lehigh Valley Head Coach

May 6, 2019

Kerry Huffman Will Serve as Assistant Coach May 6, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Scott Gordon will return to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, as head coach, and Kerry Huffman will return to his role as assistant coach. Gordon, 56, will return for his fifth season […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (4/9 – 4/16)

April 16, 2019

Lehigh Valley Finishes Season with 5-Straight Wins April 16, 2019 Phantoms In The Community:   Phantoms defenseman, T.J. Brennan hosted his 2nd annual Beers for Brains night at Taps Tavern in Bethlehem to help raise awareness for concussions. Brennan and his teammates Cole Bardreau, Nic Aube-Kubel and Reece Willcox served as guest bartenders for the […]


Phantoms Finish Season with 5-Straight Wins

April 13, 2019

Matthew Strome Scores Shootout Winner for Lehigh Valley April 13, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (39-30-4-3) concluded their fifth season in Lehigh Valley with a five-game winning streak as the top the Hartford Wolf Pack (29-35-7-4) with a 3-2 shootout victory. Colin McDonald extended his goal-streak to four games and David […]


Sandstrom Sensational in Phantoms Debut

April 12, 2019

Lehigh Valley Runs Win Streak to Four April 12, 2019 Providence, R.I. – Goaltender Felix Sandstrom showcased his cat-like reflexes in a 40-save debut performance on Friday night as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms won their fourth game in a row via a 4-3 decision at the Providence Bruins. The result keeps the Phantoms mathematically alive […]


Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Providence 4/12/19 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will take on the Providence Bruins inside of Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence on Friday, April 12, at 7:05 p.m.  Friday’s meeting will mark the final road game of the 2018-19 regular season for the Phantoms and the sixth and final meeting between the two teams. Winners of their past three […]