Chris Conner
Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia To say that this upcoming stretch for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms is crucial would be an understatement. With seven of the next eight games at the friendly confines of PPL Center, the Phantoms were presented with a perfect opportunity to make a drive to playoff contention. Starting it off on the right note […]
Photo: Steve Kuzma/Flyerdelphia The Lehigh Valley Phantoms were riding a four-game winning streak as they prepared for the final game against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins before heading into the All-Star break. Looking to keep the momentum going, they wanted to end on a positive note. They did just that with a 5-3 win on Saturday night […]
On Wednesday night, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms tried to accomplish something they hadn't all season: complete a three-game winning streak. Behind a five-point game from Colin McDonald, who had a hat trick and two assists, and two goals from All-Star Nick Cousins, the Phantoms downed the Binghamton Senators, 6-3, on Wednesday night at PPL Center.
Photo: Steve Kuzma/Flyerdelphia When you outshoot an opponent, 27-1, in the third period of a one-goal game and still lose, it's hard to imagine things getting much worse. But on Saturday night, an already long stretch of frustration continued for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. Adam Tambellini's goal at 1:51 of the third period proved to […]
Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia The previous weekend was rough for the Phantoms. Three-in-three weekends are common in the AHL. This was not a memorable one for Lehigh Valley, as they dropped all three games to Hershey, Syracuse and the Binghamton Senators, the team they were facing again on Wednesday night. This time, the Phantoms got the […]
The Flyers struggles continued as they dropped three more games this week. Despite the rough week, there was plenty of action here on Flyerdelphia. In case you missed any of our stories or coverage this week, check them out below.
Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia After suffering a fifth straight loss on Tuesday night, the Flyers made another roster move with what little space they have to work with against the cap. Enter defenseman Davis Drewiske, who becomes the latest call-up for the Flyers. Drewiske, 30, played in nine games with the Phantoms, picking up one assist.
View image | gettyimages.com Since grabbing an emotional and exciting victory over the New York Rangers in a shootout, it's been all downhill for the Flyers. The Orange and Black are now riding a four-game losing streak after falling to the Canucks on Monday night, 3-1, in Vancouver. The Flyers next opponent is a […]
Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia The Phantoms already depleted roster took another hit on Sunday, but in a different way. It wasn't an injury that left them without another regular. The Flyers recalled Chris Conner from the team on Sunday afternoon. And so Conner was on his way to Vancouver and into his place stepped Kevin Sundher. […]
Photo Credit: JustSports Photography/Lehigh Valley Phantoms In the wake of a three-game losing streak, there was speculation that the Flyers would look to bring someone up from the Phantoms. Now, they have. The Flyers recalled Chris Conner from the Phantoms on Sunday. Conner will join the team in time for Monday's game in Vancouver.
