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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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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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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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JVR to start pro career tonight versus River Rats

After two years of waiting and months of speculation, Flyers’ fans will finally see top prospect James van Riemsdyk in Philly colors.  After signing a try out contract with the Philadelphia Phantoms earlier this morning, JVR will suit up to … Continue reading

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Flyers’ prospect Kempe to make Phantoms debut

Multiple European sources are reporting that the Flyers have signed 20-year old Swedish speedster Mario Kempe to an AHL try out.  Although not considered a top prospect in the system, Kempe is high on the Flyers’ radar and has thrilled … Continue reading

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Syvret gets the call; Jones out a week.

The Flyers have recalled 23-year old Phantoms’ defenseman Danny Syvret to replace injured defenseman Randy Jones.  Jones tweaked his hip/groin in the second period against the New York Rangers on Sunday. “It is still pretty tender today.  I’m still getting … Continue reading

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