Phantoms' 17-game streak named CCM AHL Milestone of the Month
December 1, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL) News Release
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ... The American Hockey League has named the Philadelphia Phantoms' history-making winning streak the CCM AHL Milestone of the Month for November.
The Phantoms reeled off 17 consecutive victories, the longest such streak in the 69-year history of the American Hockey League. The record-setting victory came on Nov. 27, a 3-1 decision at the Giant Center in Hershey.
During the streak, Philadelphia defeated Hershey four times, Bridgeport twice, Hamilton twice, Cincinnati twice, Binghamton twice, Providence twice, and Wilkes-Barre, Norfolk and Albany once each. The Phantoms recorded seven one-goal wins, including six via overtime or shootout.
Under fifth-year head coach John Stevens, Philadelphia is the defending East Division champion. The Phantoms are currently second in the overall AHL standings with a record of 17-3-0-0, and a perfect 11-0-0-0 at home this season.
In recognition of the honor, the Phantoms organization will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming home game.
Game Date Opponent Result
1 Oct. 22 vs. Hamilton W, 5-3
2 Oct. 23 at Hershey W, 3-2 (OT)
3 Oct. 27 vs. Bridgeport W, 5-0
4 Oct. 29 at Hamilton W, 4-1
5 Nov. 3 vs. Cincinnati W, 4-2
6 Nov. 5 vs. Hershey W, 4-1
7 Nov. 7 vs. Cincinnati W, 3-1
8 Nov. 12 vs. W-B/Scranton W, 3-2 (SO)
9 Nov. 13 at Binghamton W, 3-2
10 Nov. 14 vs. Norfolk W, 3-2 (OT)
11 Nov. 17 vs. Binghamton W, 2-1 (SO)
12 Nov. 19 vs. Bridgeport W, 3-1
13 Nov. 20 at Albany W, 4-3 (OT)
14 Nov. 21 at Providence W, 4-3 (OT)
15 Nov. 24 vs. Providence W, 4-1
16 Nov. 26 vs. Hershey W, 4-2
17 Nov. 27 at Hershey W, 3-1
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