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Phantoms Come Back Again, Beat Bears in OT to Force Game 4

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By Tommy Hendricks, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms finally got some puck luck to go their way, winning Game 3 of their first round playoff series against the Hershey Bears, 2-1, in overtime.

A goal on a slap shot from center ice, plus a blocked shot leading to a breakaway in overtime would be the difference, as the comeback kids struck again after being down 1-0 after two periods with their season on the line. 

Ouellette Backstops Phantoms to Win Over B-Sens

 

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By Tommy Hendricks, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms spoiled the party on Saturday night, beating the Binghamton Senators by a final of 4-1 in the final game in B-Sens history.

 

Mark Friedman made his long awaited professional debut, and Martin Ouellette stepped in and made 45 saves to solidify the victory for Lehigh Valley despite getting peppered in net.

Phantoms Close Out November with Win Over Marlies

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms have been rolling through the month of November and the put the icing on the cake with yet another victory.

Three goals in the third period paced the Phantoms to a 4-1 win over the Toronto Marlies on Tuesday night at Ricoh Coliseum.

Hellberg Leads Wolf Pack to Win Over Phantoms

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By Tommy Hendricks, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

It was a battle of first place and last place on Saturday in Allentown, as the Phantoms hosted the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Hartford was looking for just their sixth with of the season, and thanks to strong play from Magnus Hellberg and their defense, they got it by beating the Phantoms, 3-1. 

Flyers Recall Anthony Stolarz from Phantoms

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

With the news that Michal Neuvirth will miss significant time with a lower-body injury, the Flyers made the expected move of bringing Anthony Stolarz up from the Phantoms.

GM Ron Hextall announced the move prior to Monday's practice.

Phantoms Rally from 2-Goal Deficit to Beat Springfield

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By Tommy Hendricks, Sports Talk Philly staff writer 

PPL Center was rocking for multiple reasons on Saturday night. One being that it was 80s Night at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms home arena.

The other was after a two-goal deficit was erased in the 3rd period as the Phantoms come out on top over the Springfield Thunderbirds, 6-4.

Martel Injured, Gibson Strong as Phantoms Fall to Sound Tigers

Note: The following story appeared first on TheSinBin.net

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By Brent Baldwin, The Sin Bin 

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms rolled into Bridgeport on Saturday night looking to build off Friday’s 5-1 win in Hartford. Defensive miscues and an opportunistic Sound Tigers power play cost them in a 5-4 loss at Webster Bank Arena.