Phantoms-News Archive

GAMEDAY! Phantoms vs. Charlotte Checkers, Mar 5 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Phantoms continued their 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms host the Charlotte Checkers in the finale of a two-game series. Lehigh Valley (18-22-10) is striving to snag a victory in the final game of the three-game homestand. Charlotte (28-21-3) has moved up to fourth […]

Ustimenko Reassigned to Reading

Phantoms at Home Tonight vs. Charlotte March 5, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that goalie Kirill Ustimenko has been reassigned to the Reading Royals of the ECHL by the Philadelphia Flyers. Ustimenko, 23, has gone 1-3-2, 2.39, .917 with the Phantoms this season. On February 23 he racked up […]

Strome Scores Twice in Phantoms Setback

Charlotte Prevails 5-2 at PPL Center March 4, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Matt Strome (4th, 5th) recorded his first  career multi-goal game but the Phantoms fell to the visiting Charlotte Checkers 5-2 on Friday night at PPL Center. Isaac Ratcliffe racked up a pair of assists in his first game back while the Phantoms just […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms vs. Charlotte Checkers, Mar 4 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Phantoms open their 25th Anniversary Celebration Weekend. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms host the Charlotte Checkers in the first of a two-game series. Lehigh Valley (18-21-10) is in seventh place in the Atlantic Division and is chasing Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for a playoff spot. Charlotte (27-21-3) has moved up to […]

Ratcliffe Returns From Flyers

Phantoms at Home Friday and Saturday vs. Charlotte March 3, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Isaac Ratcliffe has been loaned to the Phantoms according to Flyers’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Additionally, the Phantoms have announced that forward Alexis D’Aoust has been released from […]

Wild and Exciting Homestand Opener

Phantoms Can’t Find Equalizer, Providence Wins 5-3 March 2, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms had the better of the play in the third period but were unable to find the tying goal as the Providence Bruins escaped with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday night in an exciting batte at PPL Center. […]

Local Scholastic Hockey Tournament at PPL Center in March

Lehigh Valley, PA – Get ready to cheer! The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and PPL Center are thrilled to announce the creation of the inaugural Phantoms Cup tournament which will debut in March. The exciting, new tournament will allow area teams and kids from the Lehigh Valley Scholastic Hockey League the chance to compete for a […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms vs. Providence Bruins, Mar 2 2022

TONIGHT It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms host the Providence Bruins in the midweek clash to open a three-game homestand. Lehigh Valley (18-20-10) is chasing Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division while also holding two games in hand. Providence (24-14-6) is in second place in the Atlantic Division with […]

Transactions: MacKinnon and Metcalf

Phantoms Open Three-Game Homestand March 2, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced that they have loaned defenseman Ryan MacKinnon to the Reading Royals of the ECHL and that they have also released goalie Garrett Metcalf from his PTO (Professional Try Out) contract). MacKinnon, 27, is a righty shooting defenseman from Summerside, […]

Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

Three-Game Homestand Against Division Rivals March 1, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return to PPL Center as they open the month of March with a three-game homestand this week against the Providence Bruins and Charlotte Checkers. With less than two months to go in the regular season, the Phantoms have 28 games remaining. […]

PSECU Player of the Week: Adam Clendening

Frost Returns to Phantoms

Phantoms at Home Wednesday vs. Providence February 28, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced they have received center Morgan Frost on loan from the Philadelphia Flyers according to Flyers’ President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Frost, 22,  has five goals with 13 assists for 18 points with […]

Phantoms Fall in Cleveland Rematch

Pat Nagle 35 Saves Keeps Phantoms Close February 26, 2022 Cleveland, OH – Pat Nagle was terrific in his first game back with the Phantoms in almost a month but it wasn’t enough in a hard-fought 2-1 loss at the Cleveland Monsters on Saturday afternoon. Nagle (7-1-3) took his first regulation loss of the season […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Cleveland Monsters, Feb 26 2022

TODAY: It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms conclude their weekend series and three-game road trip with an afternoon rematch at the Cleveland Monsters. Lehigh Valley (18-19-10) is two points back of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic Division while also holding two games in hand. This is […]

Gerard Scores in Homecoming, Phantoms Earn Standings Point in OT

Cleveland Snags 2-1 Decision in Weekend Opener February 25, 2022 Cleveland, OH – Charlie Gerard scored his fifth goal of the season in his return to his home area but the Cleveland Monsters chipped in an overtime winner by Trey Fix-Wolansky in a 2-1 victory on Friday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Kirill Ustimenko (1-3-2) […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Cleveland Monsters, Feb 25 2022

TODAY: It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms play a weekend series at the Cleveland Monsters. Following tonight’s game, the two teams will have a quick turnaround for Saturday’s 1:00 p.m. rematch at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Lehigh Valley (18-19-9) is two points back of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton for the final playoff spot in the Atlantic […]

Nagle Returns, D’Aoust Signs New PTO

Phantoms at Cleveland This Weekend February 24, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced that goalie Pat Nagle has returned to the Phantoms’ roster from the USA Olympic Team. The Phantoms also announced they have re-signed forward Alexis D’Aoust to a new PTO (Professional Try Out) contract. D’Aoust had just been […]

Phantoms Rally in Shootout Win at Wilkes-Barre

Ustimenko First Win of Season February 23, 2022 Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA – Hayden Hodgson tied the game in the third period and Adam Clendening scored the shootout winner as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms impressively surged back from an early 2-0 deficit in an exciting 3-2 shootout victory at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday. Kirill Ustimenko […]

GAMEDAY! Phantoms at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Feb 23, 2022

February 23, 2022 TODAY: It’s a GAMEDAY presented by MassMutual as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms travel to Wilkes-Barre to take on the rival Penguins. Tonight is the beginning of a three-game road trip which includes Friday and Saturday games in Cleveland. Lehigh Valley (17-19-9) is four points back of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (21-21-5) for the final playoff spot […]

Phantoms Announce Roster Moves

Bunnaman and Ustimenko Return. D’Aoust and Sakellaropoulos Released February 23, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have announced the following roster moves: Forward Connor Bunnaman and goalie Kirill Ustimenko have been returned to the Phantoms on loan from the Philadelphia Flyers Forward Alexis D’Aoust and goalie Alex Sakellaropoulos have been released from […]