Lehigh Valley Phantoms center German Rubtsov (right) vs. the Utica Comets

Phantoms' Lead Overcome by Comets

Utica, NY - German Rubtsov broke a 0-0 tie late in the second period with a goal and assist to give the Phantoms a 2-0 lead at Utica on Friday night but the Comets streaked back on a two-goal performance from Alexander Holtz to post a 5-2 come-from-behind decision. The Phantoms out shot Utica 33-22 but the host Comets were more opportunisitc on their chances while the Phantoms were repeatedly denied on glorious tries agains... Full Story