Phantoms-News Archive


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bears

March 15, 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (31-22-6) vs. Hershey Bears (34-16-7) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms strive to beware the Ides of March while seeking their sixth straight win as they tangle with the rival Hershey Bears in the third game of a five-game homestand at PPL […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

March 14, 2023

Five-Game Win Streak March 14, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms carry a five-game win streak as they continue a homestand with games at PPL Center on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday in a rivalry weekend that includes a pair of games against Hershey followed by a Sunday matinee finale against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Lehigh […]


Transaction: Foerster Recalled to Flyers

Sam Ersson Also Called to Backup Tonight March 14, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forward Tyson Foerster and Sam Ersson on an emergency basis from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, according to Flyers Interim General Manager, Daniel Briere. Sam Ersson will serve as back-up goalie tonight vs. Vegas, as Carter Hart […]


Marody Named AHL Player of the Week

March 13, 2023

6 Goals and 3 Assists in Monster Weekend for Cooper Marody March 13, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The American Hockey League announced today that Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Cooper Marody has been selected as the Howies Hockey Tape/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending March 12, 2023. Marody scored six goals and […]


High Five For The Kids!

March 12, 2023

Desnoyers and Foerster Return Sparks Five-Goal Attack and Fifth Straight Win March 12, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster (19th) and Elliot Desnoyers (21st) returned from the Philadelphia Flyers and the two leading scorers for Lehigh Valley struck for goals just 79 seconds apart in the second period in a 5-2 win for “Los […]


Transactions: Desnoyers and Foerster Return to Phantoms

Phantoms Back in Action This Afternoon vs. Utica Comets March 12, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have returned forwards Elliot Desnoyers and Tyson Foerster to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The pair of 21-year-old talents are tied for the team lead in scoring with 38 points apiece. Desnoyers was named AHL Rookie of the […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Comets, Game #59

Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (30-22-6) vs. Utica Comets (29-20-8) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The muy caliente Los Fantasmas seek their fifth straight win as they host Los Cometas de Utica on Hockey Fiester Weekend at PPL Center Lehigh Valley (30-22-6) is coming off a thrilling overtime win over […]


Marody Late Hattie Propels Dramatic OT Win

March 11, 2023

Ronnie Attard Scores in OT After Three Tying Goals by Marody March 11, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Cooper Marody’s hat trick goal with the goaltender pulled and just 48.5 seconds left forced overtime and set up Ronnie Attard’s overtime winner to drive the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to their 1,000th victory in franchise history on […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Senators, Game #58

Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (29-22-6) vs. Belleville Senators (25-27-6) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT Los Fantasmas return on Hockey Fiesta Weekend celebrating the region’s Hispanic heritage in the opener of a five-game homestand Lehigh Valley (29-22-6) is on a three-game win streak entering tonight’s contests against the Belleville (Ontario) […]


Phantoms Win Three Straight, Down Pens 4-1

March 10, 2023

Key stops from Ersson and two goals for Marody leads Lehigh Valley March 10, 2023 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA – Ronnie Attard (9th), Cooper Marody (7th, 8th) and Max Willman (8th) all hit pay-dirt for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a Friday night 4-1 rivalry win against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Mohegan Sun Arena. Sam Ersson stopped […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Penguins, Game #57

Friday, March 10, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (28-22-6) at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (23-24-9) Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes-Barre, PA TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms head up the northeast extension for another rivalry matchup with the contingent from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Phantoms are 4-3-1 entering Game 9 out of 12 in the season series. Lehigh Valley […]


Transactions: Desnoyers and Foerster Recalled to Flyers

March 9, 2023

Tyson Foerster Can Make NHL Debut Tonight! March 9, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled forwards Elliot Desnoyers and Tyson Foerster from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The pair of 21-year-old talents are tied for the team lead in scoring with 38 points apiece. Desnoyers was named AHL Rookie of the Month […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

March 8, 2023

Phantoms Keep it Rolling March 8, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms picked up back-to-back wins against two of the top teams in the AHL with home victories over the North Division first-place Toronto Marlies and Atlantic Division second-place Providence Bruins. Lehigh Valley (26-22-6) is now in a fourth-place tie in the […]


Flyers Sign Will Zmolek

March 7, 2023

Joins Phantoms on Amateur Tryout Contract March 7, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced the club has signed defenseman Will Zmolek to a one-year entry-level contract beginning with the 2023-24 season, according to President of Hockey Operations & General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. Zmolek will report to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms for the remainder of the 2022-23 […]


Phantoms Reflect on NCAA Tournament Experience

March 6, 2023

The Excitement Returns to PPL Center March 24-26 Bob Rotruck The NCAA hockey tournament at PPL Center in Allentown returns March 24-26 with host Penn State to be joined by three other teams competing for a bid to the Frozen Four in Tampa. The 2023 Allentown regional represents the fourth time the Lehigh Valley has […]


Big Night for Brooks Takes Down Providence

March 5, 2023

Two Goals and One Assist in 3-1 Triumph March 5, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Adam Brooks (6th and 7th) factored in all three Phantoms goals in a third-period comeback against Brandon Bussi and the Providence Bruins in a 3-1 victory on Sunday evening at PPL Center. Bobby Brink (7th) also struck for Lehigh Valley […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bruins, Game #56

Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 4:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (27-22-6) vs. Providence Bruins (32-12-10) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TODAY The Lehigh Valley Phantoms wrap up their brief two-game weekend homestand as they host the Providence Bruins in the sixth and final meeting of the season series between the Atlantic Division foes. Lehigh Valley (27-22-6) […]


Phantoms Deny Marlies “Any of that Stinkin’ Root Beer” on Slap Shot Night

March 4, 2023

Desnoyers knocks in team-leading 20th with highlight-reel goal March 4, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Reigning American Hockey League Rookie of the Month, Elliot Desnoyers reached the 20-goal milestone, and Artem Anisimov (16th), Garrett Wilson (11th) and Olle Lycksell (10th) all struck to lead the Lehigh Valley Phantoms past the North Division-best Toronto Marlies by […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Marlies, Game #55

Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (26-22-6) vs. Toronto Marlies (37-15-3) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms will be “Puttin’ on the Foul” for tonight’s Slap Shot game against the Toronto Marlies at PPL Center. With hockey icon Dave Hanson in attendance, the Phantoms won’t be providing “any […]


Phantoms Snagged at Syracuse

March 3, 2023

Crunch Take 4-1 Decision. Phantoms at Home Saturday and Sunday March 3, 2023 Syracuse, NY – Felix Robert (13, 14) scored a pair of goals for the Syracuse Crunch and veteran goaltender Max Lagace stood on his head in a dazzling 35-save performance to thwart the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 4-1 final on Friday […]