General News Archive


Win Streak Hogtied by Rockford

December 4, 2024

Phantoms Fall 7-3 December 4, 2024 Allentown, PA – It was a first-ever meeting between the two teams which the Phantoms would just as soon forget. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms had their three-game win streak and four-point streak snapped by the Rockford IceHogs in a 7-3 final on Wednesday night at PPL Center. Rockford (8-9-2) […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. IceHogs, Game #20

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-6-4) vs. Rockford IceHogs (7-9-2) PPL Center, Allentown, PA Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #20 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-6-4) cruise into December on a three-game win streak and four-game point streak as they tangle for the first time ever with the Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

December 2, 2024

More Comeback Drama. Teddy Bear Toss This Saturday! December 2, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-6-4) kept the exciting comebacks rolling and now carry a three-game win streak and four-game point streak into their home games upcoming on Wednesday against Rockford and Saturday against Hershey. Wednesday night marks the first-ever game between […]


Transaction: Helge Grans Assigned to Phantoms

Six Games in First NHL Recall December 2, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have assigned defenseman Helge Grans to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Grans, 22, was recalled to the Flyers on November 18 and played in six games during his first career NHL opportunity. Grans recorded one assist in his NHL debut on […]


VIDEO: Postgame Reaction and Highlights

Phantoms players and head coach Ian Laperriere discuss two exciting Thanksgiving Weekend victories.


Transaction: Phantoms Recall Boulton

Phantoms Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday December 2, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Sawyer Boulton from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Boulton, 20, is a rookie winger from East Amherst, NY who has played in four games with the Phantoms recording zero points with five penalty minutes. He […]


Phantoms Rally Back..Again!

November 30, 2024

Turn Tables on Laval for 3rd Straight Win November 30, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms did it yet again with another rally from behind to pick up an exciting 4-3 win at PPL Center on Saturday night to cap a monumentally successful Thanksgiving Holiday stretch with a three-game win streak. Rodrigo Abols […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Rocket, Game #19

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (8-6-4) vs. Laval Rocket (13-5-1) PPL Center, Allentown, PA Saturday, November 30, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #19 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (8-6-4) look to keep it rolling over the Thanksgiving Week as they host the Laval Rocket (13-5-1), AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens. Lehigh Valley has won back-to-back […]


Lycksell’s Lightning Strikes Twice in Phantoms OT Win

November 29, 2024

Lehigh Valley beats Hershey 2-1 on Orange and Black Friday November 29, 2024 Allentown, PA – Big hits, dazzling stops and overtime heroics. An Orange and Black Friday at PPL Center did not disappoint the hometown faithful as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms skated to a 2-1 overtime victory over the Hershey Bears. Olle Lycksell (4th, […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms vs. Bears, Game #18

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (7-6-4) vs. Hershey Bears (14-4-2) PPL Center, Allentown, PA Friday, November 29, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #18 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (7-6-4) are back at PPL Center to open a big Thanksgiving Weekend homestand tonight taking on the rival Hershey Bears in Game 3 out 10 in the season […]


Transactions: Boulton Loaned to Reading

November 29, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have loaned forward Sawyer Boulton from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Boulton, 20, is a rookie winger from East Amherst, NY who has played in four games with the Phantoms and three games with Reading. Boulton scored his professional goal on November 23 for […]


Dramatic Rally in Overtime Win at Hartford

November 27, 2024

Samu Strikes for the Winner after Tying Goals by Gardner and Wilson November 27, 2024 Hartford, CT – The Comeback Crew was at it again as the “Lehigh RALLY” Phantoms pulled off another dramatic win in a 5-4 overtime victory at the Hartford Wolf Pack on Wednesday night. Lehigh Valley (7-6-4) had to tie the […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Wolf Pack, Game #17

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-6-4) at Hartford Wolf Pack (8-7-2) XL Center, Hartford, CT Wednesday, November 27, 2024 (7:00 p.m.) – Game #17 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-6-4) conclude a three-game road swing through New England as they tangle with the Hartford Wolf Pack (8-7-2), AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers. The Phantoms […]


Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Bank

November 26, 2024

Thanksgiving Hockey! November 25, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-6-4) will be back at PPL Center for a pair of Thanksgiving Weekend games with big promotions. Friday is Phantoms Hat Night from Service Electric when the Phantoms host the rival Hershey Bears plus it’s our annual WFMZ-69 Phantoms Coat Drive. Saturday features […]


Transaction: Sedley Recalled from Reading

November 26, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled defenseman Sam Sedley from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Sedley, 21, is a 6’0″ right-handed blueliner from Stratford, ON who has played in 17 games with the Reading Royals scoring one goal with nine assists. He has not appeared in any games […]


Transactions: Boulton Recalled, Sedley to Reading

November 24, 2024

Boulton Scored First Career Pro Goal Last Weekend November 24, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have recalled forward Sawyer Boulton from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Additionally, the Phantoms have loaned defenseman Sam Sedley back to Reading. Boulton, 20, is a rookie winger from East Amherst, NY who has played in […]


Phantoms Earn Standings Point but Bruins Prevail in Overtime

November 23, 2024

Ethan Samson Scores Third of the Season November 23, 2024 Providence, RI – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms struck early at the Providence Bruins on a first-period power-play goal by Ethan Samson (3rd) but Michael Dipietro slammed the door on the Phantoms the rest of the way as the host P-Bruins rallied for a 2-1 overtime […]


PREVIEW: Phantoms at Bruins, Game #16

Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-6-3) at Providence Bruins (7-7-2) Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI Saturday, November 23, 2024 (7:05 p.m.) – Game #16 TONIGHT – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (6-6-3) wrap up a two-game weekend set and aim for a split in their series with Providence Bruins (7-7-2). The Bruins took the series opener last night […]


Transaction: Anthony Richard Returns to Phantoms

Veteran Forward Has 148 Career AHL Goals November 23, 2024 Allentown, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced that forward Anthony Richard has been returned to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Richard, 27, has played in seven games with Lehigh Valley scoring four goals with five assists for nine points with his most recent game coming […]


Bussi Stymies Phantoms

November 22, 2024

Bruins Hang On 3-0 November 22, 2024 Providence, RI – Providence Bruins goaltender Brandon Bussi checks in at 6’5″ and came up large against the Phantoms yet again this time in the form of a 30-save shutout as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms fell 3-0 in the opener of a two-game weekend set in Rhode Island. […]