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A Timeline: Relive the Longest Game in AHL History

May 8, 2019

One year ago today, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms faced off against the Charlotte Checkers in game four of the Atlantic Division Final.  The game, which took place inside of Bojangles’ Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina, would require five overtime periods and over six hours to complete as it became the longest game in AHL history.  […]


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 […]


Lehigh Valley Youth Development Hockey Camp

April 23, 2019

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will host their annual Youth Development Hockey Camp July 15 through 19 at Steel Ice Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Now in its third year, the Phantoms Hockey Camp features both on and off-ice instruction by Lehigh Valley Phantoms Head Coach Kerry Huffman and Phantoms Manager of Hockey Operations Bill Downey.  The […]


Rookie Talent Providing a Lot to Look Forward to in Lehigh Valley

April 18, 2019

By: Russ Hryvnak The Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ 2018-19 season came to an end on Saturday, and while it could be easy to write this year off without a postseason appearance, this season’s injection of rookies into the Philadelphia Flyers top development club has provided a lot to look forward to next season and beyond. In […]


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 […]


PSECU Player of the Week — Colin McDonald (4/15)

April 15, 2019

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With three goals in three games this past week, as well as riding a four-game goal streak, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Colin McDonald has been named the PSECU Player of the Week. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms kicked off the final week of the 2018-19 season with a Tuesday night contest against the rival Hershey […]


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 […]


Phantoms Announce First Ever Paint the Ice Event at PPL Center

April 11, 2019

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will hold their first ever Paint the Ice Event inside of PPL Center in downtown Allentown on Tuesday, April 16, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then again from 4 to 7 p.m.  The event is free and open the the public. After cheering for the Phantoms throughout the 2018-19 […]


Fan Appreciation Night, April 13 vs. Hartford @ PPL Center

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will host the Hartford Wolf Pack inside of PPL Center in downtown Allentown on Saturday, April 13, at 7:05 p.m. in the final home game of the 2018-19 regular season.  Saturday night’s game will also be Fan Appreciation Night with over 1,000 prizes available to fans attending the game as we […]


Watch the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Take on the Providence Bruins Live on Facebook

April 10, 2019

Friday night’s Lehigh Valley Phantoms game against the Providence Bruins will be the AHL’s featured Game of the Week on Facebook Watch.  Facebook users will be able to tune into the game via Facebook’s mobile, desktop and Facebook TV apps, beginning at 7:05 p.m., on either the Lehigh Valley Phantoms or AHL’s Facebook page. Like the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Facebook […]


Bunnaman Scores OT Winner at Hershey

April 9, 2019

Phantoms Win Streak at Three April 9, 2019 Hershey, PA – Connor Bunnaman scored in overtime from the low, left slot lifting the Phantoms to a 3-2 victory at the Hershey Bears on Tuesday night. The 20-year-old rookie, who is second on the team with 19 goals (trailing Greg Carey who has 28), celebrated his […]


Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Hershey 4/9/19 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are on the road to take on the rival Hershey Bears tonight, April 9, at 7:00 p.m.  Tonight’s game will be the 12th and final time of the 2018-19 campaign that the two teams will face off against one another with the Phantoms currently holding a 5-5-0-1 record against the Bears this season. Winners […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (4/2 – 4/9)

Lehigh Valley Set Franchise Record with 10 Goals on Sunday April 9, 2019 Phantoms In The Community: Alex Lyon was named the Lehigh Valley Phantoms IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year for his outstanding contributions to the Lehigh Valley community. Taking part in school visits, holiday shopping, Pride Night, the blood drive, sled hockey […]


PSECU Player of the Week — Byron Froese (4/8)

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — After tallying a goal and three assists for four points in four games this past week, as well as stringing together a seven-game point streak in which he totaled four goals and six assists for 10 total points, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Byron Froese has been named the PSECU Player of the […]


Felix Sandstrom Assigned to Lehigh Valley

April 8, 2019

Swedish Goaltender Joins Phantoms After 5 Seasons in SHL Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that goaltender Felix Sandstrom has been assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms from his HV71 Club in Sweden. Sandstrom, 22, has spent the last five seasons in the Swedish Hockey League spending time with […]


Phantoms Set Franchise Record with 10 Goals in Win Over Penguins

April 7, 2019

Conner and Twarynski Each Score Twice in 10-6 Win April 7, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (36-30-4-3) set a franchise record with a 10 goal performance in a thrilling 10-6 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (35-28-7-3). The Phantoms got two goals apiece from Chris Conner and Carsen Twarynski and Alex Lyon […]


Flyers Loan Corban Knight and Mark Friedman to Phantoms

Friedman Made NHL Debut Last Night April 7, 2019 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have loaned forward Corban Knight and defenseman Mark Friedman to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Knight, 28, has played four games for Lehigh Valley this season, tallying at least a […]


Phantoms, Penguins Clash on NHL Network Sunday

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, will host the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a crucial divisional matchup on Sunday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m.  The game will be broadcast on NHL Network in the United States beginning at 3:00 p.m. Last night, the Phantoms doubled up on the Penguins by […]