Adirondack Phantoms facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adirondack Phantoms |
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| City | Glens Falls, New York |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Operated | 2009–2014 |
| Home arena | Glens Falls Civic Center |
| Colors | Orange, black, purple, white |
| Media | Classic Hits Q101.7 FM |
| Affiliates | Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) |
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| 1996–2009 | Philadelphia Phantoms |
| 2009–2014 | Adirondack Phantoms |
| 2014–present | Lehigh Valley Phantoms |
The Adirondack Phantoms were a professional ice hockey team. They played in the American Hockey League (AHL) from 2009 to 2014. Their home was Glens Falls, New York, where they played at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The Phantoms were connected to the Philadelphia Flyers, a team in the top NHL.
Before moving to Glens Falls, the team was known as the Philadelphia Phantoms. They played in Philadelphia from 1996 to 2009. After 2014, the team moved again to Allentown, Pennsylvania. They are now known as the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
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Team History
Moving to Glens Falls
In 2008, the company that owned the Phantoms, Comcast Spectacor, announced news. Their home arena in Philadelphia, the Wachovia Spectrum, would be torn down. This arena had been the Phantoms' home since 1996. A new project, Philly LIVE, was planned for the site. It would include a fancy hotel and entertainment area.
On February 4, 2009, it was announced that the Phantoms would be sold. The Brooks Group from Pittsburgh bought the team. On April 28, 2009, the AHL officially approved the team's move. The Phantoms would move to Glens Falls, New York.
This was not the first AHL team in Glens Falls. The Adirondack Red Wings played there from 1979 to 1999.
Playing in Philadelphia Again
Even after moving, the Phantoms played some "home" games in Philadelphia. On December 4, 2009, they played the Norfolk Admirals. They lost 2–1 in overtime at the Wachovia Center.
The Phantoms returned to Philadelphia on January 21, 2011. They played against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at the Wells Fargo Center. The Phantoms won this game 4–2.
Outdoor Hockey Game
The team played in Philadelphia a third time on January 6, 2012. This was a special game called the AHL Outdoor Classic. They played against the Hershey Bears at Citizens Bank Park. This outdoor game happened just four days after the Flyers played an NHL outdoor game there. The Phantoms won 4–3 in overtime. It was the first time an AHL outdoor game was part of the NHL Winter Classic events.
Moving to Allentown
In March 2011, plans were shared for a new arena. It would be called the PPL Center and built in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This arena would be in downtown Allentown. Building work started in January 2012.
In February 2012, it was announced that the Phantoms would move back to Pennsylvania. This move was planned for the 2013–14 season. However, there were delays in building the new arena. So, the move was pushed back to the 2014–15 season. When they moved, the team changed its name to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Players
Team Captains
- Jared Ross, 2009–10
- Dan Jancevski, 2010–11
- Ben Holmstrom, 2011–14
Team Records
Single Season Records
These are the best individual performances in one season for the Adirondack Phantoms:
- Goals: Jon Matsumoto, 30 goals (2009–10 season)
- Assists: Erik Gustafsson, 44 assists (2010–11 season)
- Points: Jason Akeson, 64 points (2013–14 season)
- Penalty minutes: Zac Rinaldo, 331 minutes (2010–11 season)
- Best Goalie Average (GAA): Michael Leighton, 2.22 goals against per game (2010–11 season)
- Best Goalie Save Percentage (SV%): Michael Leighton, .926 (2010–11 season)
- Wins (Goalie): Michael Leighton, 28 wins (2011–12 season)
- Shutouts (Goalie): Michael Leighton, 5 shutouts (2010–11 season)
Note: Goaltending records require the goalie to have played at least 25 games.
Career Records
These are the best individual performances over a player's entire time with the Adirondack Phantoms:
- Career goals: Jason Akeson, 58 goals
- Career assists: Jason Akeson, 114 assists
- Career points: Jason Akeson, 172 points
- Career penalty minutes: Brandon Manning, 447 minutes
- Career goaltending wins: Michael Leighton, 43 wins
- Career shutouts: Michael Leighton, 7 shutouts
- Career games: Ben Holmstrom, 256 games played
Head Coaches
- Greg Gilbert, 2009–10
- John Paddock, 2010
- Joe Paterson, 2010–12
- Terry Murray, 2012–14
See Also
- List of Adirondack Phantoms players
