Lehigh Valley Loans D David Drake to Reading

October 23, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release

Defenseman David Drake with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
(Lehigh Valley Phantoms)

A 23-year old out of Naperville, Illinois, Drake is currently in the midst of his first professional campaign. Selected in the seventh-round (192nd overall) by the Philadelphia Flyers during the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, Drake appeared in the Phantoms 2018-19 home opener on October 6 where he recorded a plus-one rating on the ice.

After appearing in seven contests with the Phantoms at the tail end of the 2017-18 season, the 6'6" defenseman signed an AHL deal with Lehigh Valley on June 19, 2018.

Prior to turning pro, Drake spent four years at the University of Connecticut where he netted four goals and tallied 21 assists for 25 total points in 124 contests.

Season tickets offering a wide range of benefits as well as 20-Game and 12-Game plans are available by calling the Phantoms at 610-224-GOAL (4625).

Defenseman David Drake with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms

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