General News Archive
Hats Off for Garrett Wilson!
February 19, 2023Hartford rallies in third period for 6-4 win February 19, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Garrett Wilson (6th, 7th, 8th) led a three-goal second period before later finishing the hat-trick and Elliot Desnoyers (18th) recorded a four-point night, but the Hartford Wolf Pack downed the Lehigh Valley Phantoms by a 6-4 count on Sunday night. […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Wolf Pack, Game #50
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 5:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-19-5) vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (20-20-9) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms welcome the Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers, in a Whiteout Weekend finale at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (25-19-5) is coming off an invigorating come-from-behind 4-3 […]
Phantoms Rally From Behind, Top Pens 4-3 in Shootout
February 18, 2023Late Lineup Add Alex Kile Scores Twice in Third-Period Comeback February 18, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Before a wild and raucous atmosphere at PPL Center, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms staged a tremendous late comeback against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for an exciting 4-3 shootout win on Saturday night. Lehigh Valley (25-19-5) was trailing 2-0 after […]
TRANSACTIONS: Phantoms Add Gaucher. Millman to Reading
Phantoms vs. Penguins at PPL Center Tonight February 18, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Jacob Gaucher from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, the Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Mason Millman from Lehigh Valley to Reading. Gaucher, 21, has scored 14-17-31 with Reading in 45 games. The […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Penguins, Game #49
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-19-5) vs. WBS Penguins (21-20-6) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms return to PPL Center to clash with the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as part of a Whiteout Weekend and also United Way Housing Heroes Night presented by PPL including a sock donation […]
Phantoms Fall at Checkers
February 15, 2023Wisdom scores second goal this week February 15, 2023 Charlotte, NC – Zayde Wisdom (3rd) struck for the Phantoms in the first period on an impressive goal holding off a Checkers defender but that would be all the Phantoms would get in a 4-1 loss in Charlotte on Wednesday night. Former Phantom Gerry Mayhew led […]
TRANSACTION: Alex Kile Recalled to Phantoms
Phantoms Rematch at Charlotte Tonight February 15, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Alex Kile from the Maine Mariners of the ECHL. Kile, 27, is no stranger to Phantoms fans. The former University of Michigan captain played in 27 games with the Phantoms last season scoring 4-3-7. The all-time […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms at Checkers, Game #48
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-18-5) at Charlotte Checkers (27-16-4) Bojangles’ Coliseum, Charlotte, NC TONIGHT The Lehigh Valley Phantoms look for the mid-week split as they conclude their two-game series at the third-place Charlotte Checkers. Lehigh Valley (24-18-5) is tied with Springfield for fourth place in the Atlantic Division and […]
Win Streak Stopped at Charlotte
February 14, 2023Grosenick returns while Attard and Brooks Score in 3-2 Loss February 14, 2023 Charlotte, NC – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms showed a lot of heart with an improvised and shorthanded lineup in a 3-2 decision at the Charlotte Checkers on Valentine’s Day. Ronnie Attard (8th) and Adam Brooks (5th) scored for the Phantoms while goalie […]
TRANSACTIONS: Gerard and Millman Join Phantoms
Phantoms at Charlotte Tonight and Tomorrow February 14, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Charlie Gerard from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, the Philadelphia Flyers have reassigned defenseman Mason Millman to Lehigh Valley from Reading. Gerard, 27, is tied for the team lead with Reading’s Max Newton […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms at Checkers, Game #47
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (24-17-5) at Charlotte Checkers (26-16-4) Bojangles’ Coliseum, Charlotte, NC TONIGHT Happy Valentine’s Day from the South! Love is in the air as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms open an important two-game series at the Charlotte Checkers, AHL affiliate of the Florida Panthers. Lehigh Valley (24-17-5) is […]
TRANSACTIONS: Ersson and Bellows Recalled to Flyers
February 13, 2023Sam Ersson Returns to NHL Following First AHL Shutout February 13, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have recalled goaltender Sam Ersson and forward Kieffer Bellows from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Ersson, 23, recorded his first career AHL shutout on Saturday with 15 saves in a 3-0 win against the Bridgeport Islanders. He […]
Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank
Streaking Into Charlotte February 13, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms carry a three-game win streak and also an eight-game road point streak into their midweek series with the third-place Charlotte Checkers this Tuesday and Wednesday. Lehigh Valley (24-17-5) is just three points back of Charlotte in the Atlantic Division entering the […]
Ersson Blanks Bridgeport for First AHL Shutout
February 11, 2023Desnoyers Notches First Multi-Goal Game February 11, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – Elliot Desnoyers (16th, 17th), affectionately known as “The Destroyer,” scored twice, and Sam Ersson stonewalled the Bridgeport Islanders with his first American Hockey League shutout to cap a 3-0 victory for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Saturday night at PPL Center. Artem Anisimov […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Islanders, Game #46
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (23-17-5) vs. Bridgeport Islanders (19-18-8) PPL Center, Allentown, PA TONIGHT The Phantoms are back for their first home game since the AHL All-Star Break as they host the Bridgeport Islanders in a Saturday Night Hockey Live clash at PPL Center. Lehigh Valley (23-17-5) enjoyed a […]
Willman WOW’s! Phantoms Thump Hartford 5-2
February 10, 2023Four Phantoms record multipoint nights in strong first game after All-Star Break February 10, 2023 Hartford, CT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms returned to action following the All-Star Break and thumped the Hartford Wolf Pack by a 5-2 margin on Friday night at XL Center. Max Willman (5th, 6th) opened the scoring, and Sam Ersson continued […]
PREVIEW: Phantoms at Wolf Pack, Game #45
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) at Hartford Wolf Pack (19-16-9) XL Center, Hartford, CT TONIGHT It’s back to action for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) as they resume play following the AHL All-Star Break with their second, and final, visit to Hartford. Lehigh Valley picked up a pair of […]
TRANSACTION: Hogberg Waived by Flyers
February 10, 2023 The Philadelphia Flyers have placed defenseman Linus Hogberg on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. Hogberg will be returning to Sweden. Hogberg was a Round 5 selection of the Flyers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He played in 103 career games with the Phantoms over three seasons scoring […]
Phantoms Power Play Presetned by Provident Bank
February 8, 2023Back from the Break February 8, 2023 Lehigh Valley, PA – A well-rested Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-17-5) contingent returns to action following the AHL All-Star Break with a pair of games this weekend including an away game at Hartford on Friday and a home game against Bridgeport on Saturday. The Phantoms built momentum into the […]
All-Star Fun in Laval for Attard and Foerster
February 7, 2023Top Phantoms Players Join League Elite at Spectacular Event in Quebec February 6, 2023 Ronnie Attard and Tyson Foerster represented the Phantoms and showed off their abilities at the AHL All-Star Classic in Laval, Quebec on Sunday and Monday. The light-hearted and fun event also saw lots of laughs and fan interaction north of the […]
