ALLENTOWN, Pa – On Monday morning, the Phantoms’ named former New York Islanders’ bench boss Scott Gordon as the ninth Head Coach in Phantoms’ history, filling a position that was left open when Terry Murray joined Dan Bylsma’s staff in … Continue reading
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Phantoms stall Hershey’s Division run behind Zepp’s 39 saves
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa – Having been eliminated from playoff contention last weekend, you could forgive the Lehigh Valley Phantoms if there was a lack of motivation. Goaltender Rob Zepp would have none of it. Zepp was spectacular in making 39 … Continue reading
Laughton gives Phantoms last “Laugh” in shootout
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms hadn’t won at the PPL Center since a 4-1 win over Wilkes-Barre Scranton on March 28th. Scott Laughton made sure that tonight, the home team prevailed. Laughton had a second period tying … Continue reading
Kapanen nets first pro goal as Penguins’ end Phantoms’ playoff hopes
ALLENTOWN, Pa – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ came into Wednesday’s game needing to win to keep their razor-thin playoff hopes alive, and it didn’t happen. The 2014 first round draft pick, Kasperi Kapanen, had a goal and an assist, and … Continue reading
Fourth line pushes Manchester past Phantoms
ALLENTOWN, Pa – The Manchester Monarchs are the top team in the AHL’s Eastern Conference. Their top line of Nic Dowd, Michael Mersch and Sean Backman has accounted for 112 points on the season, but on Sunday afternoon in Allentown, … Continue reading
Phantoms start strong, dump Penguins
ALLENTOWN, Pa – Rob Zepp was looking to rebound from a poor start against Syracuse on Wednesday. Rebound, he did. Zepp made 33 saves and Scott Laughton had two goals to lead the Lehigh Valley Phantoms to a 4-1 win … Continue reading