USHL Youngstown Phantoms

Phantoms Center Austin Cangelosi Captures USHL's Weekly Award

Published on February 6, 2012 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown Phantoms center Austin Cangelosi has been named the USHL's co-CCM Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced Monday. Cangelosi, 17, scored three goals and added two assists last week as the Phantoms (23-13-3, T-third East) went 2-1-0, including a pair of road wins over the Dubuque Fighting Saints and the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.

This is the first time that Cangelosi, who is committed to Boston College, has captured the USHL's weekly award. He is the seventh different Phantoms player to do so this season.

"I was actually a bit surprised it hadn't happened yet," Head Coach Anthony Noreen said of the announcement. "It's something that's definitely been a long time coming and something that is well-deserved. I couldn't be happier for him."

Cangelosi, an Estero, Fla., native, netted the lone goal for the Phantoms in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Steel Wednesday morning. On Friday, he scored the game-winning goal and added a pair of assists as the Phantoms downed the defending Clark Cup champion Fighting Saints 5-3. Then on Saturday, he got the scoring started off as the Phantoms captured the franchise's first victory at the Stable in Cedar Rapids with a 4-3 win.

Cangelosi currently ranks second on the Phantoms, and eighth in the entire USHL, in scoring with 19 goals, 22 assists and 41 points through 31 games this season. He also is currently in the midst of a nine-game point-scoring streak and has scored a goal in five straight contests.

Noreen said that the he expected 5-foot-8, 165-pound Cangelosi to be a big contributor when he arrived at training camp, but he did not envision the transition to the USHL being this seamless for the first-year player.

"We pegged Austin as our first-line center because we saw he had speed and dynamic ability that would allow him to develop into one," Noreen said. "Did it happen a little faster than everyone was expecting? Probably a little bit, but it is in no way shocking.

"His motor never stops. His speed, quickness and ability to create separation allow him to create chances just about every time he's on the ice. He's also very mature for his age and has probably handled the jump to junior hockey as well as anyone has, especially considering he's the youngest guy on our team."

The Phantoms return to action this week with a home-and-home series against the Muskegon Lumberjacks. The Phantoms travel to Muskegon, Mich., on Friday to take on the Lumberjacks at 7:15 p.m. EST at L.C. Walker Arena, then return to home for a Sunday matinee at the Covelli Centre. The puck drops at 2 p.m. EST Sunday.

Sunday is a "Double Dollar Deal Day" where fans can get a 16-oz. beer, 16-oz. soda, hotdog or popcorn for the low price of just $2 each! And afterwards fans are invited to bring their own ice skates to take part in a postgame skate with the Phantoms players on the Covelli Centre ice.

Single game tickets for the 2011-12 season are on sale now. Season ticket and flex plans start at the low price of just $90. Call the Phantoms office today at 330.747.7825 for more information or to make a reservation today! For a complete Phantoms schedule, visit www.youngstownphantoms.com .

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