Phantoms-News Archive


Sharks Bite Back at Phantoms

November 6, 2014

Lehigh Valley Falls at Worcester in Road-Trip Opener Worcester, Mass. – Shayne Gostisbehere was less than an inch away from making his first career professional goal a dramatic equalizer in the final seconds of Wednesday’s game in Worcester, Mass. But the rookie’s blast with 35 seconds left bounced off the crossbar and back out allowing […]


Phantoms Initiate School Program!

November 5, 2014

Educating Elementary Students on Benefits of Healthy Living Habits November 5, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – How does Lehigh Valley Phantoms mascot meLVin stay at the top of his game as one of the most active and entertaining mascots in all of sports? Through a series of healthy living habits that’s how! And now meLVin […]


Transaction: Manning Returned to Phantoms

Phantoms in Worcester Tonight, Back at PPL Center on November 15! November 5, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that defenseman Brandon Manning has been returned on loan from Philadelphia to Lehigh Valley. Manning, 24, was recalled by the Flyers on October 29 and […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms Head to Northeast for 3 Games

November 4, 2014

November 4, 2014 This Week Wednesday, November 5 (7:05 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Worcester Sharks Friday, November 7 (7:05 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Manchester Monarchs Saturday, November 8 (7:05 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Portland Pirates Upcoming The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, kick off […]


Gostisbehere Returned to Phantoms

November 3, 2014

Phantoms Return to PPL Center Friday, November 15 vs. Toronto! November 3, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been returned on loan from Philadelphia to Lehigh Valley. Gostisbehere, 21, made his NHL debut Saturday, October 25 in a 4-2 […]


Laughton Turning Heads Early in Lehigh Valley

October 31, 2014 By Kinsey Janke for NHL.com Scott Laughton has already been a first-round NHL draft pick, debuted in the National Hockey League at 18 years old, and left a lasting impression on many of the sport’s biggest decision makers. But it’s not his age that sets him apart anymore. In a league full […]


Another 8,000+ Crowd! – Phantoms Fall to Hartford 4-2

November 2, 2014

Goumas and Cousins Both Score for Lehigh Valley Saturday at PPL Center November 1, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, enjoyed their second-largest regular-season crowd on Saturday evening in a 4-2 setback against the Hartford Wolf Pack.  Kevin Goumas and Nick Cousins both scored for the […]


Comeback Nets Phantoms Critical Point in 2-1 Game

October 30, 2014

Zepp Records 30 Saves in Overtime Decision October 29, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, generated another comeback at PPL Center Wednesday evening as the Phantoms earned a critical standings points with a 2-1 overtime decision against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in front of 6,733 fans. […]


Manning Recalled by Flyers, Lamarche Reassigned to Phantoms

October 29, 2014

Phantoms Welcome Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to PPL Center Tonight! October 29, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from loan defenseman Brandon Manning. Manning, 24, recorded one goal, four assists and 15 penalty minutes with the Phantoms through the first six games this season. Meanwhile, defenseman […]


Phantoms Weekly – Two Big Games at PPL Center This Week!

October 28, 2014 This Week Wednesday, October 29 (7:05 PM) – Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (The Phantoms welcome the rival Penguins to town for the first time this season!) Saturday, November 1 (7:05 PM) – Hartford Wolf Pack @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (The Phantoms and Wolf Pack face off for the first time […]


BEARS SNAG 3-0 WIN / PHANTOMS 2-1 RECORD ON WEEKEND

October 27, 2014

Phantoms Win 2 of 3 on Busy Weekend Slate October 26, 2014 Hershey, PA – Playing three games in about 48 hours, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms secured a pair of wins and four out of a possible six standings points but fell short of a perfect weekend following a 3-0 loss at the Hershey Bears […]


Laughton Blasts Home Overtime Winner

October 26, 2014

Phantoms Persevere 5-4 After Late Binghamton Comeback October 25, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – Scott Laughton fired home the game-winning goal in overtime at Binghamton Saturday night as Lehigh Valley prevailed in a wild 5-4 contest. The topsy-turvy affair saw the B-Sens rally from a two-goal deficit in the final 15 seconds of regulation on […]


Gostisbehere Recalled by Flyers

October 25, 2014

Phantoms Host Rival Hershey Bears Tonight at PPL Center! October 24, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled from his loan defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere. Gostisbehere, 21, has tallied two assists in three games with the Phantoms this year and is in the midst of his […]


Phantoms Surge to Come-From-Behind 4-2 Win!

Three 3rd Period Tallies Keeps Phantoms Perfect at PPL Center October 24, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, scored three goals in the final six minutes Friday evening to earn a come-from-behind 4-2 triumph over the Hershey Bears in front of 7,881 energized fans at […]


Phantoms Weekly – Phantoms/Bears Rivalry Set to Renew!

October 22, 2014

This Week Friday, October 24 (7:05 PM) – Hershey Bears @ Lehigh Valley Phantoms (The Phantoms and Bears renew one of the best rivalries in hockey!) Saturday, October 25 (7:05 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Binghamton Senators Sunday, October 26 (5:00 PM) – Lehigh Valley Phantoms @ Hershey Bears Upcoming The Phantoms prepare for […]


Phantoms Scott Laughton Named CCM/AHL Player Of The Week

October 21, 2014

Rookie Forward Notched Four Goals in Two Games October 20, 2014 Springfield, Mass. – The American Hockey League announced today that Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ center Scott Laughton has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending October 19, 2014. Laughton recorded four goals in two games for the Phantoms this […]


Phantoms and Flames Split Weekend Series

October 19, 2014

Another Two-Goal Game for Scott Laughton October 18, 2014 Glens Falls, NY – The Phantoms’ return to their former home in Glens Falls, NY brought about some mixed emotions from the players as well as the fans who had cheered loyally for the team for the past five seasons. But in the end, the Adirondack […]


Manning’s OT Winner Caps Magical Phantoms Victory

October 18, 2014

Sold-Out PPL Center Crowd Treated to Instant Classic in Home Opener October 17, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – “Today is such a great day for hockey,” Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ co-owner Jim Brooks said in a pre-game video in advance of Friday’s home opener at PPL Center. “And it’s a great day for the Lehigh Valley […]


Historic First Win For Lehigh Valley

October 12, 2014

Chris VandeVelde Scores Twice in 5-2 Triumph at Wilkes-Barre October 11, 2014 Wilkes-Barre, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ official regular-season debut could not have gone any better. Chris VandeVelde scored twice and the Phantoms prevailed on the road at the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-2. The first-ever game for a professional hockey team representing the […]


Phantoms Announce Opening Night Roster

October 6, 2014

Regular Season Begins This Saturday, October 11 @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton October 6, 2014 Lehigh Valley, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, are pleased to announce the team’s opening night roster in anticipation of the Phantoms’ 2014-15 regular season opener this Saturday at 7:05 PM at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Following […]