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Comets Hold Off Phantoms Late Surge

February 28, 2016

17th Sellout Crowd of Season Enjoys Mascot Mania at PPL Center!! February 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Utica Comets broke a late tie overcoming Lehigh Valley’s third-period push in a 2-1 decision at PPL Center on Saturday night. Jordan Subban’s laser from the right point for the winner with 4:12 left countered Phil […]


Flyers Sign RW Colin McDonald to Multi-Year Extension

Phantoms Captain With 11 Goals, 21 Points This Season February 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have signed RW Colin McDonald to a multi-year extension, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Lehigh Valley’s captain this season, McDonald has recorded 11 goals, 10 assists and 21 […]


Transaction: Martin Ouellette Recalled by Lehigh Valley

February 27, 2016

With Points in 4 Straight Games, Phantoms Back at PPL Center Tonight February 27, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have recalled from loan goaltender Martin Ouellette from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 24-year-old netminder from Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Ouellette is in his second […]


Another Phantoms Comeback Produces Critical Standings Point

Martel & McDonald Score for Lehigh Valley in Shootout Decision vs. Hartford February 26, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Danick Martel (19th) and Colin McDonald (11th) connected for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Friday evening as another third-period comeback by the Phantoms produced a critical standings point in a 3-2 shootout decision with the Hartford Wolf […]


Transaction: Forward Pavel Padakin Returned on Loan to Reading

February 26, 2016

Red-Hot Phantoms Back at PPL Center This Friday & Saturday February 26, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have returned on loan forward Pavel Padakin to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 21-year-old winger from Kiev, Ukraine, Padakin is currently in his first professional […]


Phantoms Weekly – Red-Hot Phantoms Back at PPL Center This Friday & Saturday

February 23, 2016

February 23, 2016 This Week Friday, February 26 (7:05 p.m.) – Hartford Wolf Pack @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday, February 27 (7:05 p.m.) – Utica Comets @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (meLVin’s Birthday Bash.) Sunday, February 28 (5:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hartford Wolf Pack Upcoming The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (25-25-4, 54 pts., 7th […]


Phantoms Sign F Dalton Smith to PTO

February 22, 2016

Phantoms Return to PPL Center This Friday, Saturday February 22, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have signed forward Dalton Smith to a PTO (professional try-out). A 23-year-old winger from Oshawa, Ontario, Smith recorded one goal and 24 penalty minutes in 17 games with the […]


Mark Alt Blasts Game-Winner with 2.8 Seconds Left at Springfield

Comeback Kids Rally in 3rd Period Again February 21, 2016 Springfield, MA – Mark Alt’s rising rocket from the right-point with just 2.8 seconds remaining in regulation completed another tremendous third-period comeback for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms who prevailed at Springfield 5-4 on Sunday evening. The Phantoms stunningly rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the […]


Ferocious Comeback Net Phantoms Critical Standings Point at PPL Center

February 21, 2016

Leier Scores Twice as Lehigh Valley Caps 5-Game Home Stand February 20, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Taylor Leier (16th, 17th) scored a pair of third-period goals, Phil DeSimone (2nd) produced a highlight-reel conversion and Adam Comrie (2nd) added a power play marker as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms executed a third-period comeback Saturday evening en […]


Stolarz Shines (37 Saves) as Phantoms Double Up Falcons 2-1

February 20, 2016

Bardreau & Palushaj Score in Front of 14th PPL Center Sellout February 19, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – All-Star goaltender Anthony Stolarz registered his third-highest save total (37 saves) of the season Friday night as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms doubled up the Springfield Falcons 2-1 in front of 8,513 fans at PPL Center. Cole Bardreau […]


Hats Off For Lehigh Valley Phantoms

February 16, 2016

By Dan Fremuth | AHL On The Beat Entering the week, there have been 41 hat tricks during the 2015-2016 American Hockey League campaign. And while 12 teams have yet to produce a hat trick this season, there have been seven clubs to date who have recorded three or more hat tricks this year. But […]


Fans Enjoy Photos with Players but Phantoms Fall to Utica

February 14, 2016

Rookie Winger Danick Martel Scores Team Leading 18th February 13, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – Danick Martel scored his team-leading 18th goal of the season and newcomer Phil DeSimone scored his first in North America in over three years but the Utica Comets pulled off a 5-2 victory at PPL Center on Saturday night. Taylor […]


2015-16 Labatt Blue AHL Bubble Hockey Tournament Schedule Announced

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and the AHL have partnered with Labatt Blue for the 2015-16 Labatt Blue AHL Bubble Hockey Tournament of Champions! QUALIFYING ROUNDS You will have the opportunity to compete against other fans in Bubble Hockey during the tournament’s qualifying rounds (dates and locations listed below)! The winner of each location will advance to the […]


Transaction: Andrew MacDonald Recalled by Flyers

February 13, 2016

Phantoms Welcome Utica Comets to PPL Center Tonight February 13, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan defenseman Andrew MacDonald from the Phantoms. A 29-year-old blueliner from Judique, Nova Scotia, MacDonald currently leads all Lehigh Valley defenders and is tied for second among […]


Phantoms Produce Season-High 46 Shots But Portland Escapes Lehigh Valley

MacDonald Extends Point Streak in Front of Sold-Out PPL Center February 12, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms threw everything they had at the Portland Pirates Friday evening en route to a season-high 46 shots on goal but Portland was able to escape PPL Center with a 3-1 win thanks to a […]


Transactions: Stolarz Returned to Phantoms, Ouellette Returned to Reading

February 11, 2016

Red-Hot Phantoms Back at PPL Center This Friday & Saturday February 11, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan goaltender Anthony Stolarz to Lehigh Valley. Meanwhile, goaltender Martin Ouellette has been returned on loan to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 22-year-old […]


Hats Off for Taylor Leier in Blowout Win!

Leier Records 3rd-Ever PPL Center Hattie in 7-2 Rout of Binghamton February 10, 2016 Lehigh Valley, PA – What a way to open a homestand! Taylor Leier’s first career hat trick led the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 7-2 blowout of the Binghamton Senators on Wednesday night at PPL Center in the first of five […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Kick Off 5-Game Home Stand This Wednesday

February 9, 2016

February 9, 2016 This Week Wednesday, February 10 (7:05 p.m.) – Binghamton Senators @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Friday, February 12 (7:05 p.m.) – Portland Pirates @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Saturday, February 13 (7:05 p.m.) – Utica Comets @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Upcoming The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (22-23-3, 47 pts., 7th Atlantic Division) kick off a […]


Hershey Strikes Back in Rivalry Series

February 7, 2016

Bears Prevail to Cut into Phantoms Season Series Lead February 6, 2016 Hershey, PA – The Hershey Bears took out some of their frustrations from their previous lack of success against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this season in the form of a 5-1 victory on Saturday night at Giant Center. Lehigh Valley had won six […]


Martel Hat Trick Not Enough as Win Streak Comes to Close

February 6, 2016

Phantoms Doubled-Up at Bridgeport 6-3 February 5, 2016 Bridgeport, CT – Standout rookie winger Danick Martel notched his first career professional hat trick and took over the top spot in the AHL for goals among rookies but his scoring surge was not enough for the Phantoms who fell at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6-3 on […]