NHL Flyers vs. Devils at PPL Center September 28th
May 16, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release
Lehigh Valley, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, are pleased to announce they will skate in the second-ever NHL game played in the Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, September 28 at 7:05 p.m. when they host the rival New Jersey Devils at PPL Center.
The preseason showdown follows the wildly-successful "Flyers in the Valley," in which superstars Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek guided Philadelphia to a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders in a preseason tilt in downtown Allentown on September 21, 2015.
"This game is a true celebration of the Flyers/Phantoms affiliation and the organization's collective commitment to growing the sport of hockey in the Lehigh Valley," said Phantoms co-owner/governor Rob Brooks.
"It was a thrill to watch world-class players like Claude Giroux and Jake Voracek on PPL Center ice and we look forward to another exciting night of NHL hockey in the Valley," added Phantoms co-owner/governor Jim Brooks.
Tickets for the preseason showdown are available beginning Tuesday, May 17 to Phantoms season ticket holders through an exclusive pre-sale. What's more, season ticket members will receive a discount on tickets to this rivalry contest.
Tickets will then be available to the general public beginning on Thursday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. Tickets will be available online at pplcenter.com, by calling 610-347-TIXX [8499] or in-person at the Mealey's Furniture Box Office at PPL Center [701 Hamilton Street].
"We are very excited to have the Flyers playing again in Allentown," said Flyers President Paul Holmgren. "We are absolutely thrilled with our affiliation and look forward to bigger and better things in the future. Our fans in the Lehigh Valley are great and this game will give them an opportunity to see not only current Flyers but future Flyers as well."
In the team's 20-year history, the Phantoms have helped produce a host of NHL stars including 2016 Calder Trophy finalist Shayne Gostisbehere and Flyers captain Claude Giroux along with three-time Stanley Cup champion Patrick Sharp and two-time Stanley Cup champions Jeff Carter and Mike Richards.
RISE UP! Another thrilling season of Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey at PPL Center is right around the corner. Reserve your season tickets for the 2016-2017 season of Phantoms hockey. For more information on how to reserve your seat at PPL Center to the hottest ticket in town, call the Phantoms front office today at 610-224-GOAL [4625]!
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