Phantoms Drop 3-2 Decision to Muskegon

February 14, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - Two goals 88 seconds apart in the second period broke a 1-1 tie and proved too deep a hole for the Youngstown Phantoms (32-10-3-1, 68pts) to climb out of as they fell to the Muskegon Lumberjacks 3-2 Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. "It comes down to the details," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "A missed boxout, a missed block, a couple of goals that probably shouldn't have went in the net. I just think, for us, we just have to channel (the effort in) the third and... Full Story

Controversial OT Winner Sinks Phantoms

February 13, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - Muskegon's Chuck Blanchard lifted a backhander to the Youngstown net with 2.1 seconds remaining in overtime to give the visitors a 3-2 win against the Youngstown Phantoms (32-9-3-1, 68pts). Replay would show that Muskegon was at least three feet offside on the play, but as offside is not reviewable in the USHL, the goal stood. "The overtime winner was 10 feet offside, no one can even deny it," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "We should not have lost that game in overtim... Full Story

Phantoms Add German Forward Boos

January 31, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown Phantoms have announced the addition of 2006-born right-handed forward Lenny Boos to the roster for the current season. Boos arrives in Youngstown with a resumé that includes professional experience in Germany with Düsseldorfer EG, where he was exposed to a structured, detail-driven professional environment at an early age. Competing alongside older, physically mature players, Boos demonstrated a strong understanding of pace management, positioning,... Full Story

Phantoms Earn Weekend Sweep with 8-1 win over Team USA

January 24, 2026 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown Phantoms (29-8-2-1, 61pts) scored the last seven goals of the game en route to an 8-1 win over Team USA Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. Youngstown outscored the U17s 20-2 over the two-game set while earning the weekend sweep. "I think we played well," said Phantoms Assistant Coach Cal Kiefiuk. "We were a little loose to start, but I think we did a good job figuring it out to shut them down. I think our guys played with pace and made a lot of good plays.... Full Story

• 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
• Phantoms Down Team USA 8-3 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 15
• Phantoms Bully Buccaneers in 4-1 Win - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 10
• Phantoms Outlast Des Moines, Win 4-3 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) January 9
• Phantoms Add Richard Žemlička - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) December 26
• Phantoms Ring In Holidays With 4-1 Win Over Omaha - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) December 13
• Lancers Blank Phantoms, 4-0 - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) December 12
• Trejbal, Butkovskiy Lift Phantoms to 1-0 Shootout Win Over Team USA - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) December 6
• Phantoms Shut out Tri-City 5-0 to Wrap up American Cup - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) December 5
• Phantoms Add Kazumo Sasaki - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) November 24
• Lepak Backstops Phantoms to 4-0 Win - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) November 8
• Third Period Explosion Lifts Phantoms to 6-2 Win - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) November 7
• Phantoms Dominate Steel in 6-1 Win - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) November 1
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• Phantoms blow out Team USA U17s - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 24)
• Ex-Phantom Trevor Kuntar working to get back to NHL after debut - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 16)
• Phantoms rally, pull away to beat USNTDP U17s - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 15)
• Phantoms’ Willson sets franchise record - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 14)
• Hextall scores game-winner, Phantoms hold off Buccaneers - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (January 10)
• Omaha’s Roberts Maurins shuts out Phantoms - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (December 13)
• Penguins fall to ex-Phantoms star Jacob Fowler in NHL debut with Canadiens - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (December 12)
• Lofgren's shootout goal lifts Force over Youngstown - USHL Fargo Forum (November 16)
• Marchenko, Cullen score as Force top Youngstown - USHL Fargo Forum (November 15)
• USHL: Jefferis' two short-handed goals puts Sioux City up for good against Youngstown - USHL Sioux City Journal (October 26)
• Murphy ready for larger role with Phantoms - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (October 7)
• Phantoms making most of NHL rookie activities ahead of season - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (September 26)
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