Phantoms to Host Rival Hershey Bears for 2017-18 Home Opener

2017-18 Home Opener Set for Saturday, October 7 at PPL Center

July 10, 2017

Lehigh Valley, Pa. – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, will open the home portion of their 2017-2018 regular season on Saturday, October 7 at 7:05 p.m. against the rival Hershey Bears.

Lehigh Valley’s Home Opener will be the first of six head-to-head meetings against Hershey in downtown Allentown this season and one of 12 total showdowns between the Pennsylvania rivals. The Phantoms’ Home Opener against the Bears comes on the heels of a dramatic five-game playoff series last April between the in-state foes amidst the Phantoms’ 11th postseason appearance in franchise history.

Season tickets for the 2017-18 season along with group packages for the Home Opener on October 7 are available now by calling the Phantoms office at 610-224-GOAL [4625]. The upcoming campaign marks the Phantoms’ fourth season playing at the PPL Center in Lehigh Valley.

The complete schedule for the 2017-18 regular season will be released on Tuesday, July 11.

Another thrilling season of Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey at PPL Center will be here before you know it with the Home Opener for the 2017-2018 regular season set for Saturday, October 7. Reserve your season tickets and group outings for the 2017-2018 season of Phantoms hockey. For more information on how to reserve your seat at PPL Center to the hottest ticket in town, call the Phantoms front office today at 610-224-GOAL [4625]!