Phantoms-News Archive


Goaltender Alex Lyon Loaned to Lehigh Valley

February 10, 2020

Ustimenko Reassigned to Reading Royals February 10, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have loaned goaltender Alex Lyon to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, goaltender Kirill Ustimenko has been reassigned to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Lyon, 27, is currently in his […]


Swavely Scores Just Hours After Recall

February 9, 2020

Phantoms Home-Win Streak Ends at Six February 9, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (21-22-1-5) were looking to complete the sweep of their three-in-three weekend with a win over the Hershey Bears (30-15-2-3), but were able to do so, falling 5-2 in Sunday’s contest at the PPL Center. Steven Swaely scored just […]


Lehigh Valley Recalls Steven Swavely from Reading

Reading Native played 12 games for Lehigh Valley This Season February 9, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today they have recalled forward Steven Swavely from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Swavely, 28, has played in 12 games for the Phantoms this season after making […]


Ustimenko Sparkles in AHL Debut

February 8, 2020

Sushko Scores a Pair in Rivalry Win at Wilkes-Barre February 8, 2020 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. – The Belarusians led the way! Rookie goalie Kirill Ustimenko dazzled in his AHL debut and Maksim Sushko scored a pair of goals in a 5-3 win for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday night. Sushko and Ustimenko were […]


Phantoms Secure Sixth-Straight Home Victory

February 7, 2020

Three Defensemen Score in 4-1 Win over Springfield February 7, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (20-22-1-5) earned their sixth consecutive victory at PPL Center on Friday night, defeating the Springfield Thunderbirds (26-22-2-0) 4-1. It was the Phantoms first home game at PPL Center since January 18th. The Phantoms saw a pair […]


Philadelphia Recalls F Frost, Loans F Andreoff to Lehigh Valley

Frost Earns Second Call Up of Professional Career February 7, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that they have recalled from loan forward Morgan Frost from the Phantoms and returned on loan forward Andy Andreoff to the Phantoms. Frost, who is currently in the midst […]


Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Springfield Thunderbirds 2/7/20 Game Preview

After completing a five-game road swing, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms return home to PPL Center for a game against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday, February 7, at 7:05 p.m. The game will represent the fourth overall meeting between the Phantoms and Thunderbirds this season and the second in downtown Allentown. Snap Shots Lehigh Valley defenseman […]


Gerry Fitzgerald Recalled by Phantoms

Fitzgerald Has Played 32 Games for Lehigh Valley February 7, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today that they have recalled forward Gerry Fitzgerald from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Fitzgerald, 26, has played 32 games for the Phantoms this season after signing an AHL contract […]


Andy Andreoff Recalled by Philadelphia

February 6, 2020

Andreoff Has 10 Points in 25 Games for Lehigh Valley February 6, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have recalled forward Andy Andreoff from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Andreoff, 28, is in his first season with the Phantoms and has registered 10 points on six goals […]


Kirill Ustimenko Reassigned to Lehigh Valley

Recently Named ECHL Goaltender of the Month February 6, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced today that goaltender Kirill Ustimenko has been reassigned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, goaltender Felix Sandstrom has been assigned to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Ustimenko, 21, is in […]


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

February 4, 2020

Lehigh Valley Splits Pair of In-State Contests February 4, 2020 Phantoms In The Community: The Phantoms and meLVin filmed one of their Bully Busters Unite programs at PBS-39 Studios last week and they will be airing the program in the near future to help spread some helpful tips for dealing with situations of bullying across […]


Phantoms Sign Max Willman to AHL Contract through the 2020-21 Season

Willman Signed PTO with Lehigh Valley on December 19 February 4, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today that they have signed forward Max Willman to an AHL contract through the 2020-21 season. Willman, 24, is currently in his first professional season and has […]


PSECU Player of the Week David Kase

PSECU Player of the Week — David Kase (2/3)

February 3, 2020

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With a goal and six shots through two contests this past weekend as well as taking third-star honors on Saturday, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward David Kase has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the first time this season. After dropping their first contest after the AHL All-Star Break to the […]


Phantoms Win Exciting Duel at Hershey

February 1, 2020

David Kase Spectacularly Scores 1-on-3 to Seal the Win February 1, 2020 Hershey, Penn. – J-F Berube turned aside 18 strong Hershey Bears offerings en route to his third shutout of the season and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms pushed through for a 3-0 road win on Saturday night. Chris Stewart (1st), David Kase (5th) and […]


Penguins Trip Phantoms in Return from All-Star Break

January 31, 2020

Felix Sandstrom Enters in Relief in Phantoms Season Debut January 31, 2020 Wilkes-Barre, Penn. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms returned from a brief layoff for the AHL All-Star Break and took a rivalry loss at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-1 in Friday night. Andy Andreoff (6th) scored for the Phantoms while goalie Felix Sandstrom made his […]


Phantoms Warm Up vs Penguins

Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 1/31/20 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return from the All-Star Break and head up the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike to take on the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday night, January 31, at 7:05 p.m. The game will mark the eighth overall meeting between the two teams in which the Phantoms hold a respectable 3-3-0-1 record. […]


Flyers Recall Alex Lyon and Connor Bunnaman

January 30, 2020

Felix Sandstrom Reassigned to Lehigh Valley January 30, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have recalled goaltender Alex Lyon and forward Connor Bunnaman from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, goaltender Felix Sandstrom has been reassigned to the Phantoms from the Reading Royals and defenseman Eric Knodel has been loaned to Reading. Lyon, […]


Phantoms Conclude Play Before All-Star Break

January 25, 2020

Hartford Rallies From Behind for 4-2 Win January 25, 2020 Hartford, Conn. – Max Willman (3rd) and Greg Carey (13th) struck back-to-back for an early 2-0 lead at first-place Hartford but the Wolf Pack battled back to post a 4-2 comeback win on Saturday night. Ryan Gropp (2nd, 3rd) scored the tying and winning goals […]


O’Reilly Notches Milestone 600th Point

January 24, 2020

Providence Bruins Hold Off Phantoms 4-3 January 24, 2020 Providence, R.I. – Veteran forward Cal O’Reilly became the 47th player in AHL history to record 600 points but the Providence Bruins overcame an early deficit and then held off a ferocious rally attempt to post a 4-3 victory on Friday night in Rhode Island. Lehigh […]


Phantoms Point Streak at Six After Shootout Loss

January 22, 2020

Lehigh Valley Opens Five-Game Road Swing January 22, 2020 Providence, R.I. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms never trailed in 65 minutes of hockey at the Providence Bruins on Wednesday night but a shootout goal for Peter Cehlarik put the Bruins ahead at the end of a 3-2 decision. Lehigh Valley (18-19-6) extended its point streak […]