Phantoms Sign Hair to USHL Standard Player Development Agreement

June 9, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have signed defenseman Jack Hair to a United States Hockey League Standard Player Development Agreement for the 2027-28 season. Hair, a 2010-born left-shot defenseman from Edina, Minnesota, is regarded as one of the top young defensive prospects in North America. A smart, reliable, and competitive defender, Hair combines strong skating ability with excellent hockey IQ and the versatility to contribute in all situations. His poise under pressure, abilit... Full Story

Phantoms Sign Drouin to USHL Standard Player Development Agreement

June 9, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have signed defenseman Noah Drouin to a United States Hockey League Standard Player Development Agreement for the 2027-28 season. Drouin, a 2010-born right-shot defenseman from McCordsville, Indiana, has established himself as one of the premier blueline prospects in the 2010 class. Known for his skating ability, puck-moving skills, and advanced hockey sense, Drouin consistently impacts the game in all three zones. His ability to transition the puck ef... Full Story

Phantoms Sign Oleksiienko to USHL Standard Player Development Agreement

June 7, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have announced the signing of goaltender Nikita Oleksiienko to a United States Hockey League Standard Player Development Agreement for the 2026-27 season. Oleksiienko, a 2008-born goaltender from Dnipro, Ukraine, is regarded as one of the top netminding prospects in his age group. A technically sound and highly competitive goaltender, Oleksiienko combines athleticism, composure, and strong puck-tracking ability to consistently give his team a chance to... Full Story

Phantoms Sign Brøngel-Larsson to USHL Standard Player Development Agreement

June 6, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Phantoms have signed defenseman Axel Brøngel-Larsson to a United States Hockey League Standard Player Development Agreement for the 2026-27 season. Brøngel-Larsson, a 2007-born left-shot defenseman from Oslo, Norway, joins the Phantoms after developing in the renowned Frölunda HC system in Sweden. The 6-foot-1, nearly 200-pound blueliner has emerged as one of the top defense prospects in his age group, blending size, mobility, hockey sense and ... Full Story

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