First @MadCapsHockey/@YTownPhantoms Matchup Goes To The Caps

If hitting the post was what counted, the Youngstown Phantoms knocked of the expansion Capitols 2-0 on Friday night at the Covelli Centre.

Unfortunately, for the home team, the sound of iron was as close to a goal as the Eastern Conference's 4th place team would get against Madison's Garrett Metcalf. The 6'3" goaltender would turn away 35 Youngstown shots on goal en route to his first USHL shutout, a 4-0 victory.

As Season Starts, @YTownPhantoms Are Ready

As hard as it is to believe, Game 1 of the Youngstown Phantoms’ 2014-15 season is less than 48 hours away. The team continues to chip away at the little things that make the difference between a solid start or a disappointing one.


This is the way a preseason goes in any sport.

The changes in this team – from Week 1 until now – are very apparent. In the first week of open practices, I saw a team that was green.  Veteran players still needed to reestablish their on-ice relationships with each other. The newer faces knew that they had to both secure a roster spot for themselves and carve out their place among their peers.

The @YTownPhantoms Finalize Roster, Announce Trade

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The Youngstown Phantoms and Head Coach/General Manager Anthony Noreen announced the team's roster for the 2014-15 season, in time for the season opener in Chicago versus Team USA U-18 this Saturday.

A press release from the Phantoms indicates that the opening day roster will be as follows:

Front Office of @YTownPhantoms Visit @Penguins

According to a Youngstown Phantoms press release, the team continued growing their relationship with the Pittsburgh Penguins when members of their front office paid the NHL franchise's offices a visit.

During the visit, the teams discussed a variety of topics, covering nearly every base involving team branding and marketing operations. The Phantoms remain Youngstown's hottest ticket but continue to linger near the bottom of the USHL in attendance each year due to the area's focus on football.

Ryan Lomberg: Phantoms' New Risky Acquisition

The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired Forward Ryan Lomberg from the Lincoln Stars.

Lomberg, a native of Richmond Hill, Ontario never played a game for the Stars, spending the last two seasons at the University of Maine. At UMaine, Lomberg excelled in on-ice production, becoming the team's third highest goal-scorer in his sophomore year, lighting the lamp 11 times in 34 games.

Player Commitments Solidify @YTownPhantoms NCAA Presence

Deciding on where to attend college is a huge step for any young person. Friday was the day that three prominent NCAA ice hockey programs saw Youngstown Phantoms commit to their ranks.

Mark Your Calendar: @YTownPhantoms Golf Outing Set

Per the Youngstown Phantoms, the Sticks To Clubs Youngstown Phantoms Golf Outing has been set to take place on Monday, August 4th at The Lake Club in Poland, OH.
 

Two @YTownPhantoms Named to U-17 Five Nations Select Team

According to a press release from the Youngstown Phantoms, new defenseman Ty Farmer, and Phantoms affiliate list player Luke McInnis have been named to the20-man U.S. Under-17 Select Team roster. The two will help represent the Red, White and Blue in the 2014 Under-17 Five Nations Tournament, slated for August 13-17 in Crimmitschau, Germany.

USHL Releases 2014-15 Schedule, @YTownPhantoms Home Opener Set

The United States Hockey League has released its 2014-15 schedule. The season marks the League's 13th year and features 510 games among the 18 clubs that comprise the League.

The Phantoms start out the season with a 4-game road swing. The team will end up playing 6 of their first 7 on the road, the lone exception being the team's Home Opener at the Covelli Centre on Saturday, Oct 11, 2014 when they host the Bloomington Thunder. That game has a 3:05 PM start.

VIDEO: Former @YTownPhantoms Speak After Being Drafted

The two Youngstown Phantoms (now former Youngstown Phantoms) that were drafted by NHL clubs in this year's Entry Draft spoke to the media following their selection. Below you can find the video of both Maxim Letunov, drafted 52nd overall by the St. Louis Blues, and JJ Piccinich, drafted 103rd overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NCAA Clubs Benefitting From Former @YTownPhantoms

They say that success breeds success. If you take a look at the NCAA's Top 10 Rankings for Men's Ice Hockey, you'll find that current players for the Youngstown Phantoms may end up benefitting from their predecessors in a big way.