Category Archives: Philadelphia Phantoms
Carter, JVR and Emery impress during scrimmages
It may not have been a real game, but it was the closest thing so far. The Flyers held two intra-squad scrimmages on Tuesday at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J., one being dominated by Jeff Carter and the other … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Offseason, Philadelphia Phantoms
New Adirondack Phantoms jersey released
Shortly after announcing its move from Philadelphia to Glens Falls, NY., the Adirondack Phantoms have released the new jerseys for the 2009-10 AHL season. The main colors will be orange and black, with a hint of purple down the sides … Continue reading
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New York, New York: Phantoms to move to Glens Falls
The homeless Phantoms will be without a place to play no longer. On Tuesday, the AHL board of governors came to a decision to allow the Brooks Brothers access to the town of Glens Falls, NY., to use as the … Continue reading
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It’s over! Phantoms’ tenure in Philly ends with loss
With a 1-0 victory on Friday, the Hershey Bears completed a four-game sweep of the Phantoms, knocking them out of the playoffs. Graham Mink scored the lone goal for the Bears, as they ended the Phantoms’ 13-year reign in Philadelphia. … Continue reading
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Ross puts Huntsville on the map in NHL playoffs
If someone saw Flyers’ forward Jared Ross in the supermarket, they may mistake him for a bagger or cashier. But the diminutive 26-year old with a boyish face and 5-foot-9, 170 lbs. frame has not only played in the NHL, … Continue reading
Filed under Philadelphia Phantoms, Prospects, Stanley Cup Playoffs
Sbisa gets first goal as professional
One day after playing noticeably bad in his first game with the Phantoms, defenseman Luca Sbisa recovered big time, by scoring his first professional goal and adding an assist in the Phantoms’ 3-2 loss to the Hershey Bears, Saturday. The … Continue reading
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JVR’s first pro goal makes youtube
Flyers’ prospect and Phantoms’ forward James van Riemsdyk scored his first pro goal and assist on Wednesday, in the Phantoms’ 4-3 loss to the Albany River Rats. The first play shown is his assist and second is his goal.
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Parent out, Syvret recalled and Sbisa to return
The tweak of the groin that knocked Flyers’ defenseman Ryan Parent out in the middle of Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers, will keep him out on more contest. The Flyers were tinkering with the idea that Parent would be … Continue reading
Filed under 2008-09 season, Injuries, Philadelphia Phantoms, Prospects
Breakout game: JVR gets first two points as a pro
Watching Phantoms’ forward and Flyers’ prospect James van Riemsdyk play on Sunday, it was clear his comfort level was rising and that it wouldn’t be long until he made a mark on the scoreboard. And it wasn’t. Van Riemsdyk scored … Continue reading
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Inside Hockey: Van Riemsdyk making strides
PHILADELPHIA — One week you’re doing everything you can to preserve your college season and the next you’re on an American Hockey League bus headed to Norfolk. Thus is the life of an amateur hockey player turning pro. And for … Continue reading
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