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Flyers Submit Qualifying Offers to 5 Lehigh Valley Phantoms

June 27, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced today that they have made qualifying offers to seven players — five of which spent time with Lehigh Valley this past season — according to Flyers General Manager Ron Hextall. Forwards Cole Bardreau, Scott Laughton and Taylor Leier as well as goaltenders Alex Lyon and Anthony Stolarz were […]


Phantoms Home Opener Set for Saturday, Oct. 7

June 8, 2017

Taking Group Deposits Now! June 8, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Let the countdown begin. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are excited to announce the team’s home opener for their highly-anticipated fourth season at PPL Center is set for Saturday, October 7, 2017. That means another thrilling regular season […]


Win A Fan Appreciation Party Through Phantoms Fridays!

May 18, 2017

It may be summertime but the excitement for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms never stops. This summer the Phantoms are launching a new way to show your support by introducing Phantoms Fridays. Rally your office or place of business to wear orange and Phantoms gear on Fridays and send us a picture. Tweet that picture to […]


Phantoms Gear Available Online!

May 17, 2017

The Phantoms online store is open year round! Whether you’re looking for gifts for moms, dads, grads or just something for yourself, the Phantoms online store has everything you need to show off your support for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Click HERE to start shopping now!                     […]


AHL Announces Division Alignment For 2017-18 Season

May 13, 2017

May 11, 2017 Springfield, Mass. – American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced that the league’s Board of Governors, convening for its Spring Meeting earlier this week in Chicago, Ill., has approved the following division alignment for the 2017-18 AHL season: EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division Lehigh Valley Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) Bridgeport Sound Tigers […]


Phantoms Bully Busters Unite Reaches 10,000 Student Milestone

May 11, 2017

School Programs Have Reached More Than 41,000 Students in 3 Years May 11, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – meLVin sure has been a busy puck-nosed pladottle this year. With today’s presentation of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ Bully Busters Unite program to the students at Central Elementary, the team’s school initiative has eclipsed more than 10,000 […]


2016-17 Season In Review

May 5, 2017

By The Numbers: Wins = 48 (2nd AHL, most since 2004-05) Standings Points = 101 (T-2nd AHL, most since 2004-05) Home Wins = 23 Road Wins = 25 (1st AHL) Goals = 260 (1st AHL) Power Play = 20.7% (T-5th AHL) Penalty Kill = 84.0% (T-5th AHL) Points Leader = T.J. Brennan, 60 (T-1st AHL […]


Thank You For a Phantastic 2016-17 Season!

May 3, 2017

Thank you Phan Nation for a Phantastic 2016-17 season! Thanks to your unwavering support, more than 300,000 fans poured into PPL Center during the regular season followed by another 20,000 rabid supporters during the Calder Cup Playoffs. Your dedication and support is appreciated more than you know and has truly helped to create one of […]


Memorable Phantoms Season Ends in Decisive Game 5 at PPL Center

May 1, 2017

McDonald, Leier Score as Hershey Edges Lehigh Valley April 30, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – An incredibly memorable season for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms came to an end Sunday evening as the Phantoms skated to a 3-2 decision against the Hershey Bears in decisive Game 5 of their division semifinals series. With Sunday’s outcome, Hershey […]


Phantoms Force Decisive Game 5 with 4-1 Triumph at Hershey

April 30, 2017

Laughton Scores Twice in Front of Ouellette’s 27 Saves April 29, 2017 Hershey, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms displayed their never-say-die spirit once again Saturday evening in leveling their best-of-five division semifinals with the Hershey Bears at two games apiece thanks to a 4-1 victory inside Giant Center. Lehigh Valley’s triumph forces a decisive, […]


Goaltender Mark Dekanich Recalled to Phantoms

April 27, 2017

Division Semifinals Continue with Game 4 Saturday at Hershey April 27, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce they have recalled from loan goaltender Mark Dekanich from the Reading Royals of the ECHL. A 30-year-old netminder from North Vancouver, British Columbia, Dekanich […]


Alive and Kicking! Chris Conner Overtime Winner Forces Game 4

Phantoms Prevail 2-1, Will Return to Hershey Saturday Night April 26, 2017 Hershey, PA – Just as they had done all season, the Phantoms saved their best for last. Chris Conner scored on a breakaway in the opening minutes of overtime in Game 3 of the Calder Cup Playoffs to cap a come-from-behind rally at […]


Phantoms Weekly – Division Semifinals Continue Wednesday with Game 3 at Hershey

April 25, 2017

April 25, 2017 This Week Wednesday, April 26 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears – Game 3 Saturday, April 29 (7:00 p.m.) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears – Game 4 (if necessary) Sunday, April 30 (5:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Game 5 (if necessary) Upcoming […]


Forward Connor Bunnaman Added to Phantoms

April 24, 2017

Division Semifinals Continues with Game 3 Wednesday at Hershey April 24, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce that forward Connor Bunnaman has been added to the team’s roster. A fourth-round selection (#109 overall) by Philadelphia in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, […]


Intensity, Physicality, Excitement Dominate Game 2 at PPL Center

April 23, 2017

Greg Carey Scores Twice in Rivalry Showdown April 22, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The intensity of the rivalry between the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Hershey Bears was on full display Saturday evening in Game 2 of their division semifinals series. Bone-crushing checks came early and often and post-whistle skirmishes were commonplace as the two […]


Playoff Hockey Hits the Lehigh Valley!

April 22, 2017

Hershey Claims Game 1 Goalie Duel 1-0 April 21, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – Calder Cup Playoff hockey hit the Lehigh Valley and PPL Center for the first time ever Friday evening as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms opened their best-of-five division semifinals series against the rival Hershey Bears. Friday’s contest featured everything that exemplifies the […]


Defenseman Phil Myers Reassigned to Lehigh Valley

April 20, 2017

Phantoms Open 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs This Friday and Saturday at PPL Center April 20, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have reassigned defenseman Phil Myers from the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) to Lehigh Valley. A 20-year-old blueliner from Moncton, […]


Phantoms Playoff Tickets On Sale Now!

Playoff Strips, Group Tickets & Single Game Tickets Available Now April 13, 2017 Lehigh Valley, PA – The 2017 Calder Cup Playoffs are nearly here! And the Lehigh Valley Phantoms are proud to offer a variety of ways for fans to enjoy the most exciting hockey season of the season. Whether it’s a playoff strip, […]


Phantoms Weekly – Calder Cup Playoffs Begin with Games 1 & 2 This Friday, Saturday at PPL Center

April 18, 2017

April 18, 2017 This Week Friday, April 21 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Game 1 (Rally The Valley Rally Towel Giveaway. Free to First 8,000 Fans in Attendance. Presented by Service Electric Cable TV & Communications.) Saturday, April 22 (7:05 p.m.) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Game […]


PPL Center Selected to Host 2018 and 2019 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Regionals

Ticket sales information to be released at a later date Allentown, PA (April 18, 2017) – PPL Center continues to solidify itself as a destination for major sporting events, as today the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee has selected the arena to host the 2018 and 2019 Regionals the weekends of March 23-25, […]