Phantoms Bow out of 2026 Playoffs with 2-1 Loss in Game 4

April 25, 2026 - MIDDLETON, WISCONSIN - For the fourth time in six games this postseason, the Madison Capitols won by the final score of 2-1, this time knocking the Anderson Cup Champion Youngstown Phantoms out of the 2026 Clark Cup Playoff. Madison opened the scoring at 2:42 on a power play goal from Eero Butella and carried that lead into the locker room. Evan Jardine leveled the match for Youngstown at 2:29 of the second, his one-timer from the left circle beating Caleb Heil low to the glove side. The C... Full Story

Butella Sinks Phantoms in Overtime

April 18, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - It took 77-plus minutes of hockey before a goal was scored in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal, but unfortunately for the Youngstown Phantoms, if was Madison's Eero Butella lighting the lamp, lifting the visitors to a 1-0 overtime win Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. Madison now leads the best-of-five series two-games-to-none. Youngstown carried their dominant play from Friday night into Saturday's game, outshooting Madison in every period of the game for a 4... Full Story

Comeback Falls Short, Phantoms Drop Game 1

April 17, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown Phantoms threw everything they could at the opposing net the final 40 minutes, but a pair of goals from Tyden Bergeson and 32 saves from Caleb Heil lifted the Madison Capitols to a 2-1 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal Friday night at the Covelli Centre. "It was a tight checking game; playoff hockey," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "I thought we started a little slow. You have to have better starts than that obviously. I thought in th... Full Story

Complete Effort Fuels 4-1 Win over Dubuque

March 14, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - A two-point night from Jesse Orlowsky and 17 saves from Tobias Trejbal helped lift the Youngstown Phantoms (39-13-3-2, 83pts) to a 4-1 victory over the Dubuque Fighting Saints Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. The win gave Youngstown a season sweep over Dubuque, the first time that has happened in the 16 seasons Dubuque has been in the league. "One of our most complete games in a long time," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "We're coming down the stretch here, everyo... Full Story

• Complete Effort Fuels 4-1 Win over Dubuque - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) March 14
• Jardine's OT Winner Lifts Phantoms Past Dubuque - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) March 14
• Phantoms Fall, 3-2, in Shootout - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) March 7
• Phantoms Bounce Back with 4-2 Win - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) March 6
• Caps Quiet Phantoms 2-0 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) March 5
• Phantoms Level Lumberjacks 5-1 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) February 25
• Phantoms Fall 5-2 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) February 15
• Phantoms Drop 3-2 Decision to Muskegon - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) February 14
• Controversial OT Winner Sinks Phantoms - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) February 13
• Phantoms Add German Forward Boos - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 31
• Phantoms Earn Weekend Sweep with 8-1 win over Team USA - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 24
• Phantoms Rout U17s, 12-1 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 23
• Final Minute Sinks Phantoms - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 16
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April 25	USHL	Youngstown 1 at Madison 2 (Playoff Gm. 4)	Final
April 24	USHL	Youngstown 4 at Madison 2 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
April 18	USHL	Madison 1 at Youngstown 0 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final (OT)
April 17	USHL	Madison 2 at Youngstown 1 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 4	USHL	Youngstown 1 at Cedar Rapids 3	Final
April 3	USHL	Youngstown 4 at Cedar Rapids 1	Final
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