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PREVIEW: Los Fantasmas v. Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, Apr 1 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with “Los Fantasmas de Lehigh Valley” hosting “Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton” to open Hockey Fiesta Weekend at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (22-27-11) is playing game 61 of the season and there are 16 remaining including tonight. LAST TIME The Phantoms surged out to a 2-0 lead at Belleville on goals by […]

Phantoms Announce Transactions

Kile to Phantoms, Saulnier to Reading, Sandstrom to Flyers March 31, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA –  The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have made the following transactions: Alex Kile (F) has been recalled to the Phantoms from loan to the Maine Mariners (ECHL) Brennan Saulnier (F) had been loaned by the Phantoms to the Reading Royals (ECHL) […]

Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Los Fantasmas Weekend! March 30, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return to PPL Center for the first time in three weeks on Hockey Fiesta weekend featuring the debut of “Los Fantasmas” with the team celebrating the region’s Hispanic Heritage. Los Fantasmas host Los Pingüinos de Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Friday and then will play Los […]

PSECU Player of the Week: Garrett Wilson

Phantoms Add Two Collegiate Players

Hanson from UConn and Riedell from Ohio State Sign PTO’s March 29, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have signed goalie Darion Hanson and defenseman Will Riedell to PTO (professional try out) contracts. Hanson, 24, played his senior season at the University of Connecticut following three years at Union College. With the Huskies […]

Nagle Thrives in Return

Belleville Rallies in 3-2 Shootout Win March 26, 2022 Belleville, ON – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Garrett Wilson (13th) and Nick Lappin (4th) but the Senators found their game and eventually pushed through for a 3-2 win in a shootout on Saturday night at CAA Arena […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Belleville Senators, Mar 26 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms finishing their six-game road-trip with a game in Belleville, Ontario againt the Senators. Lehigh Valley (22-27-10) is playing game 60 of the season and there are 17 remaining including tonight. LAST TIME Captain Cal O’Reilly played in his milestone 1,000th pro game but the Phantoms […]

Cal O’Reilly Plays 1,000th Pro Game

Phantoms Fall at Laval 5-1 March 25, 2022 Laval, Que. – Garrett Wilson (12th) scored an equalizing goal late in the first period and the Phantoms had several chances to take the lead but the Laval Rocket surged back in the second period en route to a 5-1 victory on Friday night at Place Bell. NHL veteran […]

Congrats, Hodge!!

Hayden Hodgson Scores Goal in NHL Debut March 25, 2022 Huge congratulations to Hayden Hodgson who scored a goal and had an assist in his NHL debut on Thursday night as the Philadelphia Flyers won 4-2 at the St. Louis Blues. First career NHL Game: ✅ First career NHL Assist: ✅ First career NHL Goal: […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Laval Rocket, Mar 25 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms heading north of the border to take on the Laval Rocket. Lehigh Valley (22-26-10) is playing Game 5 of a six-game road swing. This is Game 59 of the season and there are 18 remaining including tonight. Tonight is Cal O’Reilly’s 1,000th pro game. LAST […]

FEATURE STORY: Phantoms Have Great Memories of NCAA Tournament

By Bob Rotruck College hockey’s own mayhem in March is underway with opening round games in four regionals and 16 teams hoping to advance to the 2022 Frozen Four in Boston. While the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are on the road, PPL Center will again be hosting the Midwest Regional at PPL Center which will include […]

Brennan Menell Joins Phantoms from Toronto

Flyers Acquired Marlies Defenseman via Trade March 24, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced they have acquired defenseman Brennan Menell from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for future considerations, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Menell played for Toronto’s American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, […]

Allison Scores Early but Phantoms Fall at Hershey

Allison on 7-Game Point Streak March 23, 2022 Hershey, PA – Wade Allison (7th) scored the fastest goal of the season for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms with his backdoor blast from the left circle just 20 seconds into the game. But Lehigh Valley was unable to break through against Pheonix Copley after that as he […]

Hodgson Recalled to Flyers

From Tryout to NHL Deal. 18 Goals is Tied for Team Lead March 23, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that right wing Hayden Hodgson has been recalled to the Philadelphia Flyers according to Flyers’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Hodgson had signed an NHL contract on Tuesday for the […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Hershey Bears, Mar 23 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms traveling to Chocolatetown to take on the Hershey Bears! Lehigh Valley (22-25-10) is playing Game 4 of a six-game road swing. This is Game 58 of the season and there are 19 remaining including tonight. Hershey (29-23-8) dropped three straight on its recent Canadian road-trip. […]

Pat Nagle Recalled from Reading

USA Olympian Returns to Phantoms March 22, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced they have recalled goalie Pat Nagle from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Nagle, 34, went to Beijing, China with the USA team at the Winter Olympics and has seen action with the Phantoms and Royals since his […]

Hodgson Signs NHL Contract

From Tryout to NHL Deal. 18 Goals is Tied for Team Lead March 22, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced they have signed right wing Hayden Hodgson to an NHL contract for the remainder of the 2021-22 season according to Flyers’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Hodgson […]

The Phantoms Cup Recap 2022

Young hockey players dream about hoisting the Stanley Cup, the championship trophy of the National Hockey League, and the Calder Cup, the championship trophy of the American Hockey League. On St. Patrick’s Day, youth hockey players had those dreams get closer to reality when they got to hoist the first-ever Phantoms Cup following championship games […]

Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Phantoms Sweep First-Place Springfield March 21, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Coming off an exciting weekend-series sweep at the first-place Springfield Thunderbirds, the Phantoms six-game road-swing continues this week with three more games including a pair of contests north of the border. Cal O’Reilly is scheduled to play his 1,000th professional game on Friday in Laval, […]

PSECU Player of the Week: Wade Allison