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Transaction: Petr Straka Returned to Phantoms

February 1, 2015

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Wednesday vs. Worcester February 1, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan forward Petr Straka to the Phantoms. A 22-year-old winger from Plzen, Czech Republic, Straka was recalled by Philadelphia earlier this week and made his NHL […]


SIX GOAL SURGE IN IMPRESSIVE ROAD WIN AT WILKES-BARRE

Phantoms Freeze the Penguins 6-2 January 31, 2015 Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms surged for six unanswered strikes for an exciting rivalry win 6-2 at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday. Six different Phantoms tallied lamplighters as the team equaled their highest goal output of the season first achieved on January 11th in a […]


Rivalry Showdown Goes to Hershey on meLVin’s Birthday

January 31, 2015

Packed PPL Center Produces 11th Sellout This Season January 30, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – A mascot-filled birthday party for meLVin, free youth jerseys and an assist that moved Jason Akeson into sole possession of sixth place on the Phantoms all-time scoring list highlighted another sold-out night of hockey at PPL Center as the visiting […]


Third Period Surge Not Enough vs. Albany

January 30, 2015

Zepp (28 Saves) Back in Goal for Phantoms January 29, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Zack Stortini netted a third-period power play conversion and Rob Zepp notched 28 saves in goal as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms were handed a 4-1 setback by the Albany Devils Thursday evening in front of 6,630 fans at PPL Center. […]


Transaction: Martin Ouellette Returned to Reading

January 29, 2015

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Tonight vs. Albany January 29, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have returned on loan goaltender Martin Ouellette to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 23-year-old netminder from Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Ouellette was recalled from loan on January 13th for […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Return From All-Star Break with 3 Games in 3 Days

January 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 This Week Thursday, January 29 (7:05 PM) – Albany Devils @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms Friday, January 30 (7:05 PM) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (FREE Youth Jersey giveaway for the first 3,000 kids in attendance (ages 14 and under)! meLVin’s Birthday Bash!) Saturday, January 31 (7:05 PM) – Lehigh Valley […]


Transaction: Rob Zepp Returned to Phantoms

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Thursday vs. Albany January 28, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan goaltender Rob Zepp to Lehigh Valley. A 33-year-old netminder from Newmarket, Ontario, Zepp compiled a 3-1 overall record along with a 2.92 goals-against average and […]


Transaction: Petr Straka Recalled By Flyers

January 27, 2015

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Thursday vs. Albany January 27, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan forward Petr Straka from Lehigh Valley. He will be available for Philadelphia’s game this evening against the Arizona Coyotes and will wear #51. A 22-year-old […]


Transaction: Ryan White Recalled By Flyers

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Thursday vs. Albany January 27, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan forward Ryan White from Lehigh Valley. A 26-year-old center from Brandon, Manitoba, White registered a goal, two assists, three points and 39 penalty minutes in […]


RECORD CROWD ON ANOTHER SOLD OUT SATURDAY SPARKS 4-3 WIN

January 25, 2015

8,983 Pack PPL Center for New Attendance Mark January 24, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – Another Saturday night. Another Standing Room Only Sellout at PPL Center. 8,983 fans packed into the 8,420-seat venue to enjoy a 4-3 victory over the visiting St. John’s IceCaps. Andrew Gordon (13th), Kevin Goumas (3rd), Petr Straka (11th) and Taylor […]


EARLY STRIKES NOT ENOUGH AT SYRACUSE

January 24, 2015

Lehigh Valley Falls to Crunch 4-2 January 23, 2015 Syracuse, NY – Kevin Goumas and Petr Straka blasted goals just 24 seconds apart late in the first period but the early tallies would turn out to be Lehigh Valley’s only strikes of a see-saw and back-and-forth affair in 4-2 setback at Syracuse on Friday evening. […]


Special Teams Propels Bears Past Phantoms

January 22, 2015

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Saturday vs. St. John’s January 21, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms got the start they were looking for Wednesday evening by grabbing the game’s opening goal less than four minutes into their rivalry showdown with the Hershey Bears. But Hershey’s special teams were able to […]


Transactions: Manning & Lauridsen Returned on Loan to Phantoms

January 21, 2015

Lehigh Valley Returns to PPL Center Tonight vs. Hershey January 21, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan defensemen Brandon Manning and Oliver Lauridsen from Philadelphia to Lehigh Valley. Both blueliners were recalled early yesterday in advance of last evening’s tilt between the […]


Phantoms Weekly – Busy Week Sees Phantoms at PPL Center This Wednesday, Saturday

January 20, 2015

January 20, 2015 This Week Wednesday, January 21 (7:05 PM) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms ($2 Beer Night! $2 Coors Light drafts from the time doors open until the start of the 2nd period. $2 beers available behind Section 108. Please drink responsibly.) Friday, January 23 (7:00 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ […]


Transaction: Derek Mathers Reassigned from Reading to Lehigh Valley

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Wednesday vs. Hershey January 20, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have reassigned forward Derek Mathers from the Reading Royals of the ECHL to Lehigh Valley. A 21-year-old forward from Strathroy, Ontario, Mathers was reassigned to the Royals yesterday for Reading’s […]


Transactions: Manning & Lauridsen Recalled by Flyers

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Wednesday vs. Hershey January 19, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled defensemen Brandon Manning and Oliver Lauridsen from the Phantoms. A 24-year-old blueliner from Prince George, British Columbia, Manning has recorded six goals, 19 assists, 25 points and 86 […]


Hershey Bears Even Rivalry Series With Phantoms

January 19, 2015

Lehigh Valley Falls 5-2 in ChocolateTown January 18, 2015 Hershey, PA – Trailing 3-2 in the third period, Brandon Manning’s powerful slapshot with about 15 minutes remaining clanged hard off the iron and away in a key moment that allowed host Hershey to hold off Lehigh Valley’s comeback efforts in what was eventually a 5-2 […]


Transaction: Akeson Returned on Loan to Phantoms

January 18, 2015

Winners of 5 of Last 6 Games, Lehigh Valley Back in Action Today vs. Hershey January 18, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan forward Jason Akeson to the Phantoms. A 24-year-old forward from Orleans, Ontario, Akeson was recalled from loan by the […]


Cousins Hat Trick Ignites 5-1 Win Over Binghamton

Lehigh Valley Phantoms History Made in Front of 9th Sellout at PPL Center January 17, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – History was made Saturday evening as Nick Cousins recorded the first hat trick in Lehigh Valley Phantoms history as part of a convincing 5-1 triumph over the Binghamton Senators in front of 8,907 fans at […]


Transactions: Akeson Recalled by Flyers, Goumas Recalled by Phantoms

January 17, 2015

Sold-Out PPL Center Set for Legends Night with Bob Clarke Tonight vs. Binghamton January 17, 2015 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan forward Jason Akeson while the Phantoms have recalled from loan forward Kevin Goumas from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A […]