Phantoms' 17-game streak named CCM AHL Milestone of the Month
Published on December 1, 2004 under 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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