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Rubtsov and Sandin Sign Contract Extensions

One-Year Two-Way Contracts for Pair of Phantoms/Flyers Forwards June 14, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed forwards German Rubtsov and Linus Sandin to one-year, two-way contracts for the 2021-22 season that each have an average annual value of $750,000, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Rubtsov, 22 (6/27/1998), spent the 2020-21 […]

Trainer Brian Grogesky Among Dupre Award Winners

2021 Season Included AHL COVID Safety/Health Protocols Administration June 14, 2021 The American Hockey League announced today that, in recognition of their efforts during the pandemic, head athletic trainers from all 31 member clubs have been selected as the winners of the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award for 2020-21. Brian Grogesky is the Phantoms’ recipient of […]

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Lappy on SiriusXM NHL Network

LISTEN! Ian Laperriere joined SiriusXM NHL Network this morning. (Part 1) pic.twitter.com/BPWUmAkbkr — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 10, 2021 LISTEN! Ian Laperriere joined SiriusXM NHL Network this morning. (Part 2) pic.twitter.com/jaicVC45wo — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 10, 2021

Reliving the 2005 Philadelphia Phantoms Run to the Calder Cup

By Scoop Cooper This was my view from the TV broadcast booth at the then Wachovia Center as the scoreboard clock hit “00.0” sixteen years ago today on that sultry late Spring evening of June 10, 2005 as the AHL Philadelphia Phantoms and a Calder Cup record crowd of 20,103 fans began to celebrate Philadelphia’s […]

Flyers Sign Felix Sandstrom to One-Year Contract

Entering Third North American Pro Season June 8, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Felix Sandstrom to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $750,000, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chuck Fletcher. Sandstrom, 24 (1/12/1997), recently completed his second season in North America. He appeared in 11 […]

Inquirer: Ian Laperriere will stress fitness. Flyers GM praises his ‘innate ability to connect with people’

“Players that are going to play for me are going to have to be in shape, or I’ll get them in shape,” the former player said. https://www.inquirer.com/flyers/flyers-phantoms-ian-laperriere-fletcher-coach-20210607.html

VIDEO: Laperriere on his passion for coaching

Watch it here! Ian Laperriere discusses his passion for coaching and his philosophies for the upcoming season. pic.twitter.com/an3jUlUmfr — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

VIDEO: Laperriere Press Conference

Watch it here! New Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere is introduced at today's press conference at PPL Center. pic.twitter.com/6JOSboiSJ3 — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

VIDEO: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on Lappy

Watch it Here: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher on Lappy inspiring the prospects in Lehigh Valley. pic.twitter.com/fZe6Y2IqcS — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) June 7, 2021

AHL Board of Governors Approves Plan for Schedule Unification

Phantoms Will Compete in Atlantic Division in 2021-22 Season June 7, 2021 American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson announced that the league’s Board of Governors has approved a schedule unification plan that will see all teams play a 72-game regular-season schedule beginning in 2022-23. As part of the plan, for the 2021-22 season, teams […]

Ian Laperriere Named Phantoms Head Coach

June 5, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Philadelphia Flyers are proud to announce that Ian Laperriere has been named the new head coach of the Phantoms. He becomes the 11th head coach in franchise history as the Phantoms embark on their 25th season since joining the American Hockey League as […]

Phantoms Alum Kurtis Gabriel Finalist for NHL Humanitarian Award

June 4, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The National Hockey League has named Kurtis Gabriel of the San Jose Sharks as one of three finalists for the King Clancy Trophy. Pekka Rinne and P.K. Subban are the other finalists along with Gabriel. The award is given annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities […]

FLYERS SIGN G SAMUEL ERSSON TO ENTRY-LEVEL CONTRACT

June 3, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Samuel Ersson to a three-year entry-level contract, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager Chuck Fletcher. “We’re excited to get Samuel under contract with the Flyers,” said Vice President & Assistant General Manager Brent Flahr. “He’s steadily progressed since his draft year and has […]

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Cal O’Reilly Wins Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award

Prestigious Award Recognizes Sportsmanship, Determination and Dedication to Hockey May 27, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The American Hockey League announced today that Cal O’Reilly of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is the 2020-21 winner of the Fred T. Hunt Memorial Award as the AHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of sportsmanship, determination and dedication […]

McIntyre Selected to 2020-21 AHL All-Star Team

May 26, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – Phantoms goalie Zane McIntyre has been selected to the 2021 AHL North Division All-Star Team, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities. This season, an All-Star Team was selected for each of the league’s five divisions. McIntyre, 28, […]

Saulnier Signs with Phantoms for 2021-22 Season

Halifax Native Scored Fastest Hat Trick in Phantoms History May 19, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced they have signed forward Brennan Saulnier to a one-year AHL contract for the 2021-22 season. Saulnier, 27, made an impact in his AHL debut season with the Phantoms in 2021 scoring four goals […]

Phantoms/Flyers Organization and head coach Scott Gordon mutually agree to part ways

Assistant coach Kerry Huffman steps down from his role May 18, 2021 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced today they will part ways with Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach, Scott Gordon. The organization and coach mutually agreed upon the decision. It was also announced that Phantoms assistant coach, Kerry […]