Petr Straka Returned to Phantoms
February 1, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release
Lehigh Valley, PA - The Philadelphia Flyers, parent club of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have returned on loan forward Petr Straka to the Phantoms.
Photo courtesy JustSports Photography. A 22-year-old winger from Plzen, Czech Republic, Straka was recalled by Philadelphia earlier this week and made his NHL debut on Tuesday in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Arizona Coyotes. He then produced his first career NHL point with the primary assist on the game-winning goal in the Flyers' 5-2 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday before notching another helper in last night's 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
In 39 games with Lehigh Valley this season, the 6'1", 185-pound winger has amassed 11 goals, six assists and 17 total points. He's tied for third among all Phantoms in goals and returns to Lehigh Valley in the midst of a three-game goal-scoring streak.
In his second professional season, Straka spent last year with the Adirondack Phantoms where he compiled nine goals, 18 assists and 27 points. Before kick starting his professional career, he spent four years in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League from 2009 to 2013 where he amassed 97 goals, 111 assists and 208 points in 212 games between Rimouski Oceanic and Baie-Comeau Drakkar. Straka was originally a second-round selection (55th overall) by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
The Phantoms return to PPL Center this Wednesday, February 4 when they welcome the Worcester Sharks to town for the final time this season. Wednesday's contest features a post-game skate with the Phantoms. Bring your skates to the game and take to the ice with your favorite players after the game. It's also another $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 showdown 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! Reserve your season tickets now for the 2015-2016 season of Lehigh Valley 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)!
Upcoming Home Games:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Worcester Sharks vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
($2 Beer Night! $2 beers from the time doors open until the start of the 2nd period. Available behind Section 108. Please drink responsibly.)
Friday, February 13, 2015 Binghamton Senators vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
(Phantoms Hat Giveaway! FREE Phantoms hat for all fans in attendance.)
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Binghamton Senators vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
($2 Beer Night! $2 beers from the time doors open until the start of the 2nd period. Available behind Section 108. Please drink responsibly.)
Friday, February 20, 2015 Providence Bruins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
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