Game Summary Archive


Cates Scores his First as Phantoms Fall at Hershey

October 30, 2022

76 combined penalty minutes in spirited, rivalry affair  October 30, 2022 Hershey, PA – Jackson Cates scored a power-play goal for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (2-4-1) in the first period, but ultimately the opposing Hershey Bears (3-2-2) notched a 4-1 victory on Sunday evening at GIANT Center. Cates’ tally was his first goal of the 2022-23 regular season after recording 10 points (2g, […]


Phantoms Topped by Islanders in “Haunted on Hamilton” Finale

October 29, 2022

Cam York and Tyson Foerster Score for the Phantoms October 29, 2022 by Matt Trust Lehigh Valley, PA – Wyatt Wylie (1st) and Cam York (1st) provided a spark to the Phantoms offense and Tyson Foerster (2nd) scored late, but a four-goal second stanza by the Bridgeport Islanders led to a 6-3 final on Saturday night […]


Penguins Spook Away Phantoms in “Haunted on Hamilton” Game

October 28, 2022

Max Willman Scores for Lehigh Valley, Penguins Break Late Tie in 3-1 Decision October 28, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Max Willman (2nd) scored an impressive opening goal after he was knocked down and tripped up but the Phantoms couldn’t break Dustin Tokarski after that as the visiting Penguins emerged with a late 3-1 victory […]


Phantoms Top Monsters 5-4 in Wild Opening Weekend Finale

October 23, 2022

Ronnie Attard Scores Twice and Adds Assist October 23, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Rookie defenseman Ronnie Attard’s pair of goals were part of a three-point night to lead the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in an exciting Opening Weekend Finale. The Phantoms hung on with a hard-earned 5-4 win over the Cleveland Monsters on Sunday afternoon […]


Sellout Crowd Welcomes Phantoms Back to PPL Center

October 22, 2022

O’Reilly Ties it Late but Cleveland Wins in OT 4-3 October 22, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The first goal of the season for Cal O’Reilly tied the Phantoms’ home opening contest with just 62 seconds remaining but Emil Bemstrom put visiting Cleveland into the winners’ circle with his second goal of the game as […]


Back-to-Back for Desnoyers

October 16, 2022

Ersson Strong in Net but Bears Win 2-1 October 16, 2022 Hershey, PA – Elliot Desnoyers scored again in his second professional game and Sam Ersson was terrific between the pipes with 26 saves but the Hershey Bears held off a late Phantoms push to survive with a 2-1 decision on Sunday afternoon at Giant […]


Belpedio Buzzer Beater! OT Goal with 1.4 Seconds Left

October 15, 2022

3-2 Heartstopper at Wilkes-Barre to Open Season October 15, 2022 Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA – Louie Belpedio barely had enough time left for a second chance to score a game-winner and buried his opportunity with just 1.4 seconds remaining in the extra period for an incredible 3-2 overtime win at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night. […]


York Leads Phantoms in Preseason Finale Victory

October 12, 2022

His Two-Point Night Paces 2-1 Win over Penguins October 12, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Whether Cam York had a goal and an assist or a two-assist performance doesn’t really matter. Ultimately, he triggered both Phantoms goals in a 2-1 preseason win over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Wednesday night at PPL Center. York’s shot deflected […]


Phantoms Best Bears in PPL Center Debut

October 8, 2022

Foerster and Bellerive Score in Preseason Victory October 8, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster scored on a breakaway and Jordy Bellerive converted at the net front and later dropped the gloves as part of an exciting 2-1 preseason victory over the Hershey Bears on Saturday evening at PPL Center. The home fans were […]


Maier Stands Tall in Preseason Debut

October 7, 2022

Penguins Top Phantoms 2-0 October 7, 2022 Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA – Goaltender Nolan Maier was spectacular in his first game wearing a Phantoms jersey turning aside 27 out of 28 shots he faced in 40 minutes of action. The Yorkton, SK native contended with a number of point-blank chances and big one-timers to keep the […]


Flyers Complete Rookie Series Sweep at PPL Center

September 17, 2022

Sam Ersson 36 Saves in First Game Since February September 17, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Five highly touted Philadelphia Flyers prospects scored goals but it was goaltender Sam Ersson who stole the show in his return to game-action as the Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 5-1 on Saturday night at PPL Center in […]


Foerster Scores Overtime Winner in Rookie Game

September 16, 2022

Fans Treated to Exciting Flyers-Rangers Battle September 16, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Tyson Foerster brought the “shoot first” mentality to end the Rookie Series opener on Friday night. His five-hole conversion from the left circle capped a fantastic night welcoming back hockey to PPL Center as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the New York Rangers 2-1. […]


Transaction Analysis: Jackson Cates

August 17, 2022

by Bill Meltzer (philadelphiaflyers.com) August 17, 2022 On Monday, the Flyers announced that forward Jackson Cates, a restricted free agent, has re-signed with the organization. The player agreed to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will pay Cates at a $775,000 rate at the NHL level and $150,000 if he’s in the AHL with the […]


Take a Bow, Phantoms! Sandstrom Shutout Win Ends Season

April 30, 2022

O’Reilly and Ratcliffe with 2 Points Each, Phantoms over Penguins 3-0 April 30, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Felix Sandstrom’s 26-save total was good for his second career shutout and the Phantoms finished the season in style with a 3-0 victory over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Saturday night at PPL Center. Cal O’Reilly (21st) and Isaac […]


Phantoms Take Setback in Penultimate Game

April 27, 2022

Colin Felix Drops Gloves in Pro Debut April 27, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Adam Johnson (5th) scored in the first period and newcomer Colin Felix debuted for the team he grew up cheering for but the Cleveland Monsters pulled away with three goals in succession late in the second period on their way to […]


T-Birds Pull Away in 3rd

April 26, 2022

Phantoms 9-Game Home Point Streak Ends with 5-0 Defeat April 26, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – A third-period surge of goals for the Springfield Thunderbirds made the difference as a tight 1-0 game ballooned to a 5-0 difference and ultimately was the final score on Tuesday night at PPL Center. Joel Hofer picked up the […]


Pat Nagle Magnificent in Record Performance

April 23, 2022

42 Saves in 2-0 Win at Hershey April 23, 2022 Hershey, PA – Pat Nagle maneuvered one way and pushed across the other way as he stopped everything the Hershey Bears’ relentless attack threw at him throughout the game in a 42-save masterpiece at Giant Center on Saturday night. The 2-0 victory, in which the Phantoms […]


Phantoms Fall in Overtime Battle

April 22, 2022

Hershey Wins at PPL Center for First Time This Year April 22, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – The seventh try was the charm for the Hershey Bears who finally found a way to secure a win at PPL Center this season in the form of a 4-3 overtime triumph on Friday night. Max Willman (11th), […]


Phantoms Earn Standings Point at Providence

April 19, 2022

Fast Start in Wild Road Game April 19, 2022 Providence, RI – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Providence Bruins raced out to an exciting and high-scoring start with five combined goals in the first 13 minutes after which the Bruins rallied from behind to post a 5-4 overtime win on Tuesday night at Dunkin’ Donuts […]


Phantoms Secure Standings Point in Shootout Battle

April 16, 2022

Allison and O’Reilly Score in 3-2 Loss April 16, 2022 Lehigh Valley, PA – Cal O’Reilly (20th) and Wade Allison (10th) scored for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in an entertaining and intense game at PPL Center but Georgii Merkulov starred for the visiting Providence Bruins in his pro debut with two assists and a shootout […]