Manning & Lauridsen Recalled by Flyers
January 19, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release
Lehigh Valley, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have recalled defensemen Brandon Manning and Oliver Lauridsen from the Phantoms.
A 24-year-old blueliner from Prince George, British Columbia, Manning has recorded six goals, 19 assists, 25 points and 86 penalty minutes in 36 games with Lehigh Valley this year. He enters the week seventh among all AHL defenders in total scoring and was recently named to the 2015 AHL All-Star Classic. This will be Manning's second stint with the Flyers this season after the 6'1", 205-pound defenseman was recalled on October 29th. He played in two games with Philadelphia earlier this year and has appeared in 12 career NHL contests during which he's produced three assists.
A 25-year-old blueliner from Gentofte, Denmark, Lauridsen has tallied two goals, three assists, five points and 73 penalty minutes while appearing in all 38 games with the Phantoms this season. A 6'6", 220-pound defender, Lauridsen received his first NHL call-up during the 2012-13 season during which he registered two goals, three points and 34 penalty minutes in 15 games with the Flyers.
The Phantoms return to action this Wednesday when Lehigh Valley welcomes the rival Hershey Bears to PPL Center for a 7:05 PM showdown. It's $2 Beer Night with $2 Coors Light drafts from the time doors open until the start of the 2nd period. $2 beers will be available behind Section 108.
Tickets for Wednesday's rivalry contest are available now at the Mealey's Furniture Box Office at PPL Center (701 Hamilton), by calling 610-347-TIXX (8499) or online at pplcenter.com.
Check it out! Group outings are a fun and affordable way to enjoy all the excitement of Phantoms hockey. For more information on group rates and fan experiences at PPL Center call the Phantoms front office today at 610-224-GOAL (4625)!
Upcoming Home Games:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
($2 Beer Night! $2 Coors Light drafts from the time doors open until the start of the 2nd period. Available behind Section 108. Please drink responsibly.)
Saturday, January 24, 2015 St. John's IceCaps vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
(Free Shirt Giveaway for all fans in attendance! Specialty Jersey Night! Post-Game Jersey Auction! Inaugural Season Night!)
Thursday, January 29, 2015 Albany Devils vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
Friday, January 30, 2015 Hershey Bears vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
(Youth Jersey Giveaway! FREE youth jersey for the first 3,000 kids in attendance (ages 14 and under). meLVin's Birthday Bash!)
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