Phantoms Top Chicago Steel 3-1 In A Physical Battle

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

The Youngstown Phantoms stretched their regular season record to 4-0 against the Chicago Steel.  Matt Mahalak gave up one late goal which spoiled his shutout bid, but the offense had enough to get him the win in taking down the Steel 3-1 in a game marred by a mele for ...

Phantoms Rally Late For A 6-4 Victory Over Chicago

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

For some reason, the Chicago Steel (10-8-3)are ahead of the Youngstown Phantoms (9-8-2) in the standings but can never seem to get by them on the ice. The Phantoms used timely third period heroics to take the verdict, 6-4. Luke Eibler (pictured) hit a game winner and Jefferson Dahl put ...

The Youngstown Phantoms State Of The Union

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

The Youngstown Phantoms have shown bursts of greatness and breakdowns of unthinkable proportion, sometimes in the same game.  Bob Mainhardt, the Phantoms GM and Coach, never holds back after a game when giving quotes to the media, win or lose.  Alex Zoldan, the Phantoms President has opinions too, but in ...

Phantoms Knock Off First Place Steel In Barnburner, 7-6

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

The Chicago Steel rolled into town for a one game battle with the Youngstown Phantoms.  With only one first period goal scored, it looked to be a defensive struggle with a mistake proving to be a difference either way.  All hell broke loose in the second period as the two teams ...

Phantoms Run Win Streak To Five

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

When things seem to be going your way, they really are.  The Youngstown Phantoms couldn't buy a break in their first three home games.  On this night, seemingly everything went the Phantoms way in a 3-2 victory over a very respectable Green Bay Gamblers team.  Matt Mahalak (pictured) stopped 33 shots ...

Phantoms Run Winning Streak To 4

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

The Youngstown Phantoms built up a four-goal lead over the first period and a half of hockey.  Des Moines fought and clawed their way back, but it was too little, too late.  When the zeroes hit the board and the final buzzard sounded, the crowd at The Covelli Centre breathed ...

Phantoms Remain Winless At Home, Lose 3-1 To Tri-City Storm

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

The Youngstown Phantoms played better than they did Friday, but not good enough to win in dropping their fourth consecutive game, 3-1, to Tri-City.  The loss marks the third consecutive home defeat for the Phantoms. Steven Bolton made his first start of the year in goal for Tri-City and turned in ...

Phantoms Struggle On The Road, Drop To 2-3-0

Monday, October 19th, 2009

The Youngstown Phantoms took to the road for a pair of games this past weekend.  Unfortunately the result was the same in both games, and the defense and goaltending seem to be struggling.  The positive to take from the two losses was the spirit of the team to fight back ...