Remembering the 2005 Calder Cup

June 10, 2025 - Before establishing roots in Lehigh Valley, the Philadelphia Phantoms built a foundation of grit, passion, and championship success-none more defining than their unforgettable run in 2005. Twenty years later, the legacy of the Phantoms' second Calder Cup championship still serves as the standard for the franchise and for generations of players to come. While the 2004-05 season is often remembered by hockey fans as the year without the NHL due to an unprecedented labor dispute, the AHL step... Full Story


June 10, 2025 - June 10 marks the twin anniversaries of the two Calder Cup championships won by the Phantoms back when the Flyers' top farm club was based in Philadelphia prior to the closure of the since-demolished Spectrum. It is the 20th anniversary for the 2005 team and the 27th anniversary of the first championship in 1998. On June 10, 1998, the Phantoms captured the first Calder Cup championships in franchise history with a 6-1 win in Game 6 of the Final against the St. John Flames. Right winger Mike M... Full Story

June 10, 2025 - This was my view from the TV broadcast booth at the then Wachovia Center as the scoreboard clock hit "00.0" on that sultry late Spring evening of June 10, 2005 as the AHL Philadelphia Phantoms and a Calder Cup record crowd of 20,103 fans began to celebrate Philadelphia's second Calder Cup championship by sweeping the Chicago Wolves in four games in the finals. Despite there being no Flyers hockey in 2004-05 because of the lockout, the Phantoms and AHL gave Philadelphia plenty of great hockey to ... Full Story

June 9, 2025 - Reading, PA - The Reading Royals, proud ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, announced the team's 2025 Protected List. Reading has retained the rights to 22 players. Of the 22 players, 18 appeared in at least one game for the Royals during the 2024-25 season. Royals365 season memberships, group and flex tickets are now available for the team's 24th season by calling 610-898-7825 and visiting royalshockey.com. Forwards (11): Cameron Cook, Mitchel Deelstra, Zach... Full Story

• Royals Announce 2025 Protected List - Reading Royals (ECHL) June 9
• Reading Royals 20th Annual Slapshot Charities Golf Tournament on Monday, October 13 - Reading Royals (ECHL) June 7
• Royals Named Finalists for 2024-25 ECHL Corporate Partnership Team of the Year & Rising Star Award - Reading Royals (ECHL) June 4
• Barkey Delivers Memorial Cup to London - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) June 3
• Grans Re-Signs with Flyers - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 30
• Flyers Name Ian Laperrière Advisor to Hockey Operations - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 27
• Jason Binkley Resigns as Royals Head Coach & General Manager - Reading Royals (ECHL) May 27
• Ābols and Eklind Sign Contract Extensions - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 15
• Royals Release 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule - Reading Royals (ECHL) May 15
• Phantoms Fall in Playoff Series Finale - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 12
• Luchanko Geared for Phantoms' Biggest Game - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 11
• Preview: Phantoms at Bears, Game 5 - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 11
• Bears Survive to Force Game 5 - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 10
• Preview: Phantoms vs. Bears, Game 4 - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 9
• Phantoms Power Play Presented by Provident Pank - Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL) May 6
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms defenseman Ethan Samson

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following affiliates of the Philadelphia Flyers:

• Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League
• Reading Royals of the ECHL

May 11	AHL	Lehigh Valley 2 at Hershey 4 (Playoff Gm. 5)	Final
May 9	AHL	Hershey 6 at Lehigh Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
May 4	AHL	Hershey 2 at Lehigh Valley 4 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
May 2	AHL	Lehigh Valley 3 at Hershey 1 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 30	AHL	Lehigh Valley 0 at Hershey 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 25	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 at Lehigh Valley 3 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 23	ECHL	Trois-Rivieres 5 at Reading 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
April 23	AHL	Lehigh Valley 5 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 21	ECHL	Trois-Rivieres 3 at Reading 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final (OT)
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• Reading Royals: Jason Binkley relieved of his duties, team announces - ECHL Allentown Morning Call (May 27)
• Ian Laperrière out as Phantoms coach; Brad Shaw to join Devils - AHL Philly.com (May 22)
• The Flyers’ reputation for hiring ex-players is overblown when it comes to coaches. Rick Tocchet’s a different case altogether. – The Morning Call - AHL Allentown Morning Call (May 16)
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms fall to Hershey Bears in Game 5, ending season - AHL Allentown Morning Call (May 12)
• Riley Sutter scores twice, Hunter Shepard returns to lift Bears past Phantoms 4-2 in Game 5 - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 12)
• Hershey Bears oust Phantoms, advance in Calder Cup Playoffs - AHL Carlisle Sentinel (May 12)
• New-look Bears regroup vs. Lehigh Valley on road Friday, force winner-take-all Game 5 Sunday - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 10)
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms fall behind early in Game 4 loss to Hershey Bears - AHL Allentown Morning Call (May 10)
• Bears surge early on the road vs. Lehigh Valley, hold off Phantoms 6-4 to force Game 5 - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 10)
• Lehigh Valley’s penalty kill, not its power play, has been the story vs. the Bears so far - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 7)
• Lehigh Valley Phantoms a win away advancing to AHL Atlantic Division finals - AHL Allentown Morning Call (May 5)
• Bears lose Game 3 in Atlantic semis; Game 4 set for Friday - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 5)
• Phantoms’ rally for 4-2 victory in Game 3 has Bears facing elimination in Game 4 on Friday - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 5)
• After losing home-ice advantage, Hershey facing stern test vs. Phantoms in the next two games - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 3)
• Bears rapid reaction: Lehigh Valley 3, Hershey 1 (Giant Center) - AHL Harrisburg Patriot-News (May 3)
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