Phantoms-News Archive


Connor Bunnaman Told ‘Be Ready’ for Playoffs

June 27, 2020

Bunnaman Heading to Voorhees Sunday to Prepare for NHL Playoffs By: Mike Ianniello When the hockey season officially paused due to the COVID-19 outbreak on March 12, Connor Bunnaman was on the Philadelphia Flyers roster and in Florida getting ready to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning later that night. The second-year forward played 21 […]


Phantoms Owner Part of AHL Return to Play Task Force

June 16, 2020

AHL Establishes 20-21 Task Force June 16, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The American Hockey League announced yesterday the formation of a Return to Play task force, established for the purpose of providing expert leadership and strategic direction to the AHL in planning for the league’s return to play in the 2020-21 season. The task […]


Thank You Fans!

May 11, 2020

While this season may have ended far from where and how we ever imagined, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms — including the players, coaches and staff — are again eternally grateful for the love and support that our fans and the Lehigh Valley community has shown us throughout the 2019-20 season. For the past six seasons […]


Lehigh Valley Phantoms Ticket FAQs For 2019-20 Season Cancellation

On Monday, May 11, 2020, the American Hockey League announced the cancellation of the remainder of the 2019-20 season due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. With that in mind, find the below FAQs in regards to the AHL’s announcement, and how that will affect tickets already purchased for those remaining Lehigh Valley Phantoms home games from […]


Lehigh Valley Phantoms GOALS4LV Challenge

May 3, 2020

#GOALS4LV Challenge Over the last weeks and months, healthcare heroes have been working tirelessly on the front lines to help many regain their health and keep countless others safe.  Although the Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey season may currently be on hold, the organization stands committed to giving back to the community.  That’s why the team […]


GOALS4LV Challenge Has Raised $6,550 In Just Two weeks

April 30, 2020

Phantoms Will Match First $10,000 in Donations Lehigh Valley, Pa – On April 13, 2020 the Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced the launch of a #GOALS4LV Challenge in order to raise funds to be used locally to fight against COVID-19. The donations will go to the Lehigh Valley Health Network COVID-19 Emergency Fund supporting the emergent […]


Lehigh Valley Phantoms Launch GOALS4LV Challenge to Fight COVID-19

April 13, 2020

Phantoms to match first $10,000 of donations Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are proud to announce the launch of a #GOALS4LV Challenge in order to raise funds to be used locally to fight against COVID-19. The donations will go to the LVHN COVID-19 Emergency Fund supporting the emergent needs of patients and staff during the […]


The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and PPL Center are Proud to Support Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Potential Surge Facility During Coronavirus Outbreak

April 10, 2020

Friday, April 10, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. — The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and PPL Center are very proud to work with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) to serve as a potential surge facility to care for patients, if necessary, to help our community through the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have been extremely impressed with the leadership at […]


Kurtis Gabriel Named Lehigh Valley’s 2019-20 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man Of The Year

April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020 The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are proud to announce that Kurtis Gabriel has been named the team’s winner of the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Lehigh Valley community during the 2019-20 season. “It feels great to be recognized although it’s not necessary,” Gabriel said […]


American Hockey League Suspends Play

March 12, 2020

STATEMENT FROM THE LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS With the health and safety of our players, officials, staff and fans of primary importance, the American Hockey League has announced the suspension of play until further notice, effective immediately, due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. The AHL will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates on […]


Lyon Makes 33 Saves to Earn Point for Lehigh Valley

March 11, 2020

Kurtis Gabriel Scores Lone Goal for Phantoms in Overtime Loss March 11, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-28-3-7) took on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (29-26-3-5) in the second game of a four-game home-stand on Wednesday night. Despite 33 saves from Alex Lyon, the Phantoms were unable to repeat the strong offensive performance […]


Phantoms Warm Up Home vs Penguins

Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3/11/20 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will tangle with the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins inside of PPL Center on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:05 p.m.  The midweek matchup will represent the 10th overall meeting between the two teams during the 2019-20 season in which the Phantoms hold a 4-4-0-1 record against their Atlantic Division foes. Snap Shots Defenseman […]


Connor Bunnaman Recalled by Philadelphia

Bunnaman Has 4 Points in Last 5 Games for Phantoms March 11, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have recalled forward Connor Bunnaman from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Bunnaman, 21, has appeared in 29 games for Lehigh Valley this year and has scored six goals and three […]


Phantoms Recall Eric Knodel From Reading; Friedman to Flyers

Knodel Has 4 Points in 9 Games for Lehigh Valley March 11, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today that they have recalled defenseman Eric Knodel from the Reading Royals. In addition, defenseman Mark Friedman has been recalled from loan by the Philadelphia […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (3/10)

March 10, 2020

Busy Homestand Continues Wednesday for Lehigh Valley March 10, 2020 Phantoms In The Community: The Phantoms celebrated Read Across America Week by taking time to read some books to classes at Alburtis Elementary School last week. Morgan Frost, Mark Friedman, Chris Stewart and of course, meLVin read some Dr. Seuss stories and answered some questions […]


PSECU Player of the Week Mikhail Vorobyev

PSECU Player of the Week — Mikhail Vorobyev (3/9)

March 9, 2020

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With a goal and two assists for three points as well as reaching the 100-point mark (35G-66A) of his professional career in Sunday’s game against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Mikhail Vorobyev has been named the PSECU Player of the Week. After dropping a home and road contest to begin […]


Five Phantoms Tally Multi-Point Games in 100th Sell Out

March 8, 2020

Phantoms Score 5 Goals to Earn Point in 6-5 Shootout Loss March 8, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – Phan Nation continued their unwavering support as they helped sell out PPL Center for the 100th time in just the six years since the team moved to Allentown. A special thank you flash sale will take place starting […]


Morgan Frost Scores Twice in Start of 3-Game Weekend

March 6, 2020

Phantoms Tie Game Late in the Third But Fall 6-4 March 6, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – After six days off, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-27-2-6) played in their first of six games over the next nine days as they took on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (21-32-5-2) on Friday night. Morgan Frost scored two goals […]


Phantoms Warm Up Phantoms v Bridgeport

Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3/6/20 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will face off against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for just the second time inside PPL Center this season on Friday, March 6, at 7:05 p.m.  In four prior meetings during 2019-20, the Phantoms hold a commanding 3-1-0-0 record over their Atlantic Division opponents. Snap Shots Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward and Co-Captain […]


Phantoms F Joel Farabee Recalled by Flyers

March 5, 2020

Rookie forward has 4 points in 5 games with Lehigh Valley March 5, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have recalled forward Joel Farabee from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. After James van Riemsdyk injured his hand in last night’s game against the Washington Capitals, Farabee will rejoin […]