General News Archive


Phantoms Weekly presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Continue Home Stand with 3 at PPL Center

November 28, 2017

November 28, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 29 (7:05 p.m.) – Binghamton Devils @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Post-Game Skate presented by Big Woody’s.) Friday, December 1 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Superhero Night.) Saturday, December 2 (7:05 p.m.) – Laval Rocket @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Teddy Bear Toss presented by Dan’s […]


O’Neill in Overtime as Will The Thrill Finishes Thrilling Night

November 26, 2017

Will O’Neill Strikes For Two Late Goals in 5-4 Win Over Bridgeport November 25, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Will “The Thrill” O’Neill lived up to his nickname with a thrilling go-ahead goal late in the third period and then added an overtime winner as the Phantoms prevailed 5-4 in their first home game in […]


Phantoms Double-Up The Birds 6-3

November 25, 2017

James De Haas First Pro Goal is Shorthanded Game-Winner in 3rd November 24, 2017 Springfield, MA – Greg Carey (7th, 8th) scored a pair of goals and Phil Varone contributed a three-point effort on a goal and two assists but it was newcomer James De Haas who provided the game-winning difference in the third period […]


Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Rallies in Rivalry Showdown

November 23, 2017

Alex Lyon Sensational in 34-Save Performance November 22, 2017 Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms raced out to an early 2-1 lead on the road at the first-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins but Casey DeSmith slammed the door after that providing an opportunity for a 4-2 come-from-behind decision on Wednesday night in Northeast Pennsylvania. The highly […]


Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Return Home to PPL Center This Saturday

November 21, 2017

November 21, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 22 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ WB/Scranton Penguins Friday, November 24 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Springfield Thunderbirds Saturday, November 25 (7:05 p.m.) – Bridgeport Sound Tigers @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Wrestling Night with Special Legends of Wrestling Appearance & Post-Game Jersey Auction.) Upcoming […]


Martel’s Impact Far Exceeds On-Ice Contributions

November 20, 2017

By Dan Fremuth, Lehigh Valley Phantoms It’s just after 8:00 p.m. on Monday evening. In less than 12 hours, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms will host an earlier than normal practice at PPL Center before the team departs for a six-hour bus ride to Belleville, Ontario as part of a four-day road trip through Canada. While […]


Vecchione Scores Twice North of the Border

November 16, 2017

Phantoms 46 Shots as Andrew Hammond Snags Belleville Victory November 15, 2017 Belleville, ON – Mike Vecchione (3rd and 4th) struck for a pair of goals in a second-period comeback effort on the road but eventually the host Belleville Senators pulled away for a 6-2 win over the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Wednesday night at […]


All New PhanShop.com Is Here!

The brand-new PhanShop.com is here! Visit the official online store for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and check out all the new gear available for a new season of Phantoms hockey, including brand names like 47 Brand, Reebok, CCM, and more! And for a limited time, receive FREE shipping when using the promo code “ICE” at […]


Phantoms Weekly 11-14

Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Head North to Canada as 6-Game Road Swing Continues

November 14, 2017

November 14, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 15 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Belleville Senators Friday, November 17 (7:30 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Laval Rocket Upcoming The Lehigh Valley Phantoms (9-4-0-2, 20 pts., 0.667 pts. pct., 3rd Atlantic Division) head north this week as they continue their season-long six-game road trip […]


Martel Streak Finally Ends as Phantoms Fall at Hershey

November 12, 2017

Lehigh Valley Had Won Last 5 Straight at Giant Center November 11, 2017 Hershey, PA – Danick Martel finally had a game without scoring a goal and the Hershey Bears ended their five-game winless home-streak against the Phantoms with a 6-1 decision on Saturday night at Giant Center. Greg Carey (5th) broke Pheonix Copley’s shutout […]


Morning Comeback! Phantoms Rally at Bridgeport

November 11, 2017

Danick Martel Extends Goal Streak to 6 Straight with League-Leading 14th November 8, 2017 Bridgeport, CT – Danick Martel has been making it look like child’s play. And he continued that trend in front of thousands of exuberant children in a morning-start Kids Day game at Bridgeport on Wednesday. Martel’s league-leading 14th goal of the […]


Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Kick Off 6-Game Road Swing This Wednesday

November 7, 2017

November 7, 2017 This Week Wednesday, November 8 (10:30 a.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers Saturday, November 11 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears Upcoming Winners of seven of their last 10 games, the red-hot Lehigh Valley Phantoms (8-3-0-2, 18 pts., 0.692 pts. pct., 3rd Atlantic Division) kick off […]


Check Out The Winning Raffle Ticket Numbers From Pink in the Rink!

November 6, 2017

Item 1 – Claude Giroux Autographed Stick – Ticket #1281076 Item 2 – Travis Konecny Autographed Stick – Ticket #1281141 Item 3 – Jordan Weal Autographed Stick – Ticket #2780769 Item 4 – Anthony Stolarz Autographed Stick – Ticket #2780986 Item 5 – Nolan Patrick Autographed Puck – Ticket #2780707 Item 6 – Wayne Simmonds […]


Phantoms Rally For Wild 6-5 Win at Binghamton Devils

November 5, 2017

Martel Scores 12th, Conner Another 4-Point Night November 4, 2017 Binghamton, NY – Offensive fireworks have been par for the course for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of late. Saturday night in Binghamton, the Phantoms surged back from a two-goal deficit to post an invigorating 6-5 win against the Devils. Chris Conner notched his second consecutive […]


Phantoms F Mike Vecchione Named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month

November 1, 2017

Phantoms Return to PPL Center This Friday, Sunday November 1, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The American Hockey League announced today that Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Mike Vecchione has been named CCM/AHL Rookie of the Month for October. A 24-year-old center from Saugus, Massachusetts, Vecchione recorded two goals, eight assists, 10 points and a plus-eight […]


Phantoms Weekly 10-31

Phantoms Weekly Presented by Provident Bank – Phantoms Back at PPL Center This Friday, Sunday

October 31, 2017

October 31, 2017 This Week Friday, November 3 (7:05 p.m.) – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (69 WFMZ-TV Coat Drive.) Saturday, November 4 (7:05 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Binghamton Devils Sunday, (5:05 p.m.) – Toronto Marlies @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Pink in the Rink presented by American Cancer Society. Pink Flashlight Giveaway […]


PSECU Player of the Week 10-30

PSECU Player of the Week – Oskar Lindblom (10/30)

October 30, 2017

LEHIGH VALLEY — After recording two, multi-point games back to back this weekend — which included his first two goals of the 2017-18 season — and a current point streak that stretches over four games, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Oskar Lindblom has been named the PSECU Player of the Week. The 21-year old from Gavle, […]


Martel Scores 10th as Phantoms Win Streak Snapped at 6

October 29, 2017

Hartford Snags 5-4 Decision at PPL Center October 28, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Danick Martel continued his torrid scoring pace with his league-leading 10th goal in just the 10th game of the season but the Lehigh Valley Phantoms dropped a home game for the first time this year falling to the Hartford Wolf Pack […]


Martel Strikes For Two More. Phantoms Win streak at 6.

October 28, 2017

Lehigh Valley Pushes Past Springfield 5-2 October 27, 2017 Springfield PA – Danick Martel continued with his torrid early-season scoring pace via two more goals leading the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to their sixth consecutive victory in a 5-2 decision at the Springfield Thunderbirds on Friday night. Martel’s eighth and ninth of the season propelled the […]


PSECU Player of the Week 10-23

PSECU Player of the Week – Dustin Tokarski (10/23)

October 24, 2017

LEHIGH VALLEY — With his first win as a Lehigh Valley Phantoms goaltender under his belt and a save that placed at number one on ESPN SportCenter’s Top 10 list, Dustin Tokarski has been named the PSECU Player of the Week. Although Tokarski had played in a prior game — in relief of starter Alex […]