Goaltender Martin Ouellette Returned to Reading

April 9, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release

Lehigh Valley, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have returned on loan goaltender Martin Ouellette to the Reading Royals of the ECHL.

A 24-year-old netminder from Saint-Hippolyte, Quebec, Ouellette is in his second professional season and produced a 5-3 overall mark in nine games with Lehigh Valley to go along with a 2.36 goals-against average and .933 save percentage. Prior to his return to the Royals, Ouellette started six straight games for the Phantoms and has been a key component to Lehigh Valley's current five-game winning streak having registered a 1.00 goals-against average and .971 save percentage during the team's recent surge.

In 30 appearances with Reading earlier in the year, the 6'1", 185-pound netminder compiled a 17-9-3 record with a 2.07 goals-against average coupled with a .923 save percentage.

The red- hot Phantoms, who have outscored their opposition 18-5 during their five-game winning streak, return to action at PPL Center tonight, Saturday, April 9, for a 7:05 p.m. clash with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. Tonight's game is Faith Night, which features a post-game concert with Christian hip-hop artist Tedashii. Fans are also encouraged to help support the GIANT Canned Food Drive with all donations set to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley. A limited number of tickets remain for tonight's contest and can be secured online at pplcenter.com, by calling 610-347-TIXX [8499] or in-person at the Mealey's Furniture Box Office at PPL Center [701 Hamilton Street].

RISE UP! Reserve your season tickets for the 2016-2017 season of Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey. For more information on how to reserve your seat at PPL Center to the hottest ticket in town, call the Phantoms front office today at 610-224-GOAL (4625)!

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