Phantoms-News Archive


Phantoms Loan Max Willman to Reading

February 26, 2020

Willman Signed to AHL Contract with Lehigh Valley on February 4 February 26, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today that they have loaned forward Max Willman to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Willman, 25, is currently in his first professional season and has played […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (2/25)

February 25, 2020

Lehigh Valley Has Offensive Showcase in Bridgeport February 25, 2020 Phantoms In The Community: Phantoms owner Jim Brooks, Director of Phantoms Charities Jennifer Keeble, and forward Pascal Laberge were the subject of an episode of Business Matters with Tony Iannelli on WFMZ-TV to talk about the Phantoms Charities Sled Hockey team and the great atmosphere […]


PSECU Player of the Week 2-24 Carsen Twarynski

PSECU Player of the Week — Carsen Twarynski (2/24)

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With three goals as well as a plus-three rating on the ice across three games this past week, Lehigh Valley Phantoms forward Carsen Twarynski has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the first time this season. The Phantoms continued their mid-month road swing with a midweek contest against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers […]


Defenseman T.J. Brennan Traded to Chicago Blackhawks

February 24, 2020

Brennan Traded for Forward Nathan Noel February 24, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced today they have acquired forward Nathan Noel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman T.J. Brennan. Brennan, 30, has played 11 professional seasons and four with the Lehigh Valley […]


Joel Farabee and Connor Bunnaman Return to Lehigh Valley

Farabee has a point in all 4 games with Phantoms February 24, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have loaned forwards Connor Bunnaman and Joel Farabee to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Bunnaman, 21, has appeared in 24 games for Lehigh Valley this year and has scored […]


Flyers Trade Kyle Criscuolo to Anaheim Ducks

Criscuolo Traded for F Derek Grant from Anaheim February 24, 2020 Lehigh Valley Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced today that they acquired center Derek Grant from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for forward Kyle Criscuolo and a fourth-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft. Criscuolo, a native of […]


Flyers Recall Shayne Gostisbehere from Conditioning Loan

February 23, 2020

Gostisbehere played 2 games for Lehigh Valley February 23, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been recalled from his conditioning loan with their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Gostisbehere, 26, played in two games for Lehigh Valley this weekend during a conditioning stint. He played his first AHL […]


Astounding Ustimenko in 2-1 Loss at Syracuse

February 22, 2020

Rookie Goalie Blocks 36 Shots in Strong Performance Feb 22, 2020 Syracuse, N.Y. – Rookie goalie Kirill Ustimenko turned in a magnificent 36-save performance in his return to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms but ultimately the host Syracuse Crunch held on for a 2-1 victory on Saturday night. Carsen Twarynski (5th) broke Spencer Martin’s shutout bit […]


Phantoms Loan Eric Knodel to Reading

Knodel Has Played 9 Games for Lehigh Valley February 22, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have announced today that they have loaned defenseman Eric Knodel to the Reading Royals. Knodel, 29, signed an AHL contract with Lehigh Valley on July 1, 2019 and appeared in […]


Mark Friedman Returned to Lehigh Valley

Friedman Returns after One Game with Flyers February 22, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have loaned defenseman Mark Friedman to their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Friedman, 24, has played in 39 games for Lehigh Valley this season and has scored three goals and 12 assists for […]


The Ghost Returns! His First Game in Four Years

February 21, 2020

Rochester Wins in Overtime 3-2 February 21, 2020 Rochester, N.Y. – Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere suited up for Phantoms for the first time in over four years joining the team on a conditioning loan while Lehigh Valley battled back from a late deficit to force overtime in a 3-2 loss at the Rochester Americans on […]


NHL Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere Joins Phantoms for Conditioning

February 20, 2020

Last Played for Phantoms in 2015-16 Before Making NHL All-Rookie Team February 20, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been assigned to their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on a conditioning loan. Gostisbehere, 26 is currently in his sixth professional season after he began his […]


Phantoms Acquire G Tom McCollum and F Lewis Zerter-Gossage

Both Players Assigned to Reading Royals February 20, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Phildelphia Flyers, have acquired goalie Tom McCollum and forward Lewis Zerter-Gossage from the Hartford Wolf Pack in exchange for future considerations.  Both players have been assigned to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. […]


Flyers Trade Berube to Pave Way for Ustimenko

February 19, 2020

J-F Berube Traded to New York Rangers; Ustimenko Recalled February 19, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have announced they have traded goaltender J-F Berube to the New York Rangers in exchange for future considerations, according to President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Chuck Fletcher. […]


Eight is Great! Phantoms Win Wild and Wacky Wednesday

February 19, 2020 Bridgeport, Conn. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms cranked up a season-high eight goals in a wild win at the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Wednesday night, 8-5. Greg Carey (14th, 15th) and Carsen Twarynski (3rd, 4th) paced the attack as both notched two-goal games. Twarynski almost had a hat trick with a shot […]


Lehigh Valley Phantoms Warm Up Bridgeport

Phantoms Warm Up: Lehigh Valley vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers 2/19/20 Game Preview

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms continue their current road swing as they face off against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Wednesday night, February 19, at 7 p.m.  The midweek meetup will be the fourth of six total meetings between the two teams in which the Phantoms currently hold a 2-1-0-0 record against the opposition. This past […]


Phantoms Recall Knodel; Friedman Recalled by Flyers

Knodel Has Played 8 Games for Lehigh Valley February 19, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa – The Philadelphia Flyers have announced today that they have recalled defenseman Mark Friedman from their American Hockey League affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. In addition, the Phantoms have recalled defenseman Eric Knodel from the Reading Royals. Knodel, 29, signed an AHL contract with […]


Pascal Laberge Assigned to Reading Royals

Laberge Had 10 Points in 23 games for Phantoms Before Injury February 19, 2020 Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced today that they have reassigned forward Pascal Laberge to the Reading Royals of the ECHL. Laberge, 21, is in his second full professional season and has played in 23 games […]


Phantoms Power Play – Presented by Provident Bank (2/18)

February 18, 2020

Lehigh Valley Earns 3 Points against Pair of Connecticut Teams February 18, 2020 Phantoms In The Community: The PPL Center was host to the sixth annual Bleed Orange last week and were able to collect 84 pints of blood which could save up to 250 lives. Isaac Ratcliffe, Max Willman, Pascal Laberge, Kurtis Gabriel, Chris […]


PSECU Player of the Week Andy Welinski

PSECU Player of the Week — Andy Welinski (2/17)

Lehigh Valley, Pa. — With two goals and an assist for three points, a plus-three rating and 14 shots across three games this past weekend, Lehigh Valley Phantoms defenseman Andy Welinski has been named the PSECU Player of the Week for the second time this season. The Phantoms began another three-in-three weekend with a game against the […]