Phantoms Fall in Preseason Finale
Published on October 3, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
Syracuse. NY - The Adirondack Phantoms concluded the preseason Sunday night with an exciting contest at Syracuse in a 5-4 setback to the Crunch.
Guilio Scandella, Tye McGinn, Cullen Eddy and Luke Pither lit the lamp for the Phantoms. Pither's tied it midway through the 3rd period at 4-4. After Syracuse re-took the lead the Phantoms appeared to have the momentum for the closing minutes but couldn't find the equalizer.
Scandella received #3 Star of the Game honors adding a very nice assist on Pither's 3rd period tally. Scandella is a non-roster invitee who impressed during camp following a season in the Swedish Elite League last year. Pither's laser from the slot was his second goal of the preseason. He finished 3rd in the OHL in scoring last season with 94 points trailing only the top two picks in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin.
Eddy's power play goal in the 2nd period was a laser of its own as he showcased a big slapshot from the right point. The Mercyhurst College product joined the Cincinnati Cyclones as a pro late last season and was a key in their Kelly Cup Championship playoff run.
Garrett Klotz dropped the gloves with familiar for Jon Mirasty in a quick bout in the 2nd period. Mirasty is the only holdover on a Syracuse Crunch team that otherwise is completely changed after switching affiliations from Columbus to Anaheim. Former Phantoms and Flyer Danny Syvret also played for the Syracuse Crunch.
Brian Stewart started for the Phantoms and was replaced midway through the 2nd period by Nic Riopel.
The game also featured brothers Chase and Brett Watson playing together as teammates for the first time in their lives. The sons and nephews of former Philadelphia Flyers Jim and Joe Watson were on the same line and played some shifts together. The younger Brett Watson just completed his career at UMass-Amherst and is slated to play for the Wheeling Nailers of the ECHL. The older Chase Watson has played professionally for three season and is expected to play for the Arizona Sundogs of the Central Hockey League.
Head Coach Greg Gilbert said that the Flyers organization is expected to make several moves on Monday and Tuesday as both Philadelphia and Adirondack finalize their season opening rosters. The Flyers begin play Thursday night at Pittsburgh and the Phantoms play their first game of the year Friday night at the Binghamton Senators.
The Flyers wrapped up their eight game preseason schedule earlier in the day at Buffalo featuring several Phantoms possibles in the game including rookie prospect Mike Testwuide who scored a goal.
The Phantoms open the regular season on the road next Friday, October 8th at the Binghamton Senators and then will be the visitors for Albany's home opener on Saturday, October 9th.
Adirondack's first home games of the 2010-11 regular season, presented by Bud Light, will be Friday, October 15th and Saturday, October 16th. The Opening Night game is presented by Potvin & Potvin Family Dentistry and Nemer Ford and the first 5000 fans will receive Phantoms magnet schedules courtesy of Potvin & Potvin Family Dentistry.
Don't be left out! Tickets for all Phantoms games are on sale now. Discount rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Save off the individual ticket price by asking the Phantoms about their great group rate packages.
The AHL is celebrating their 75th anniversary season and is the top development league for the NHL. More than 85 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates and more than 6 million fans attend AHL games every year.
Come watch future NHL stars and up-and-coming Flyers prospects with exciting Adirondack Phantoms hockey! A variety of ticket packages for all the fast-paced action are on sale now. The Phantoms selection of discount ticket packages includes 3-packs, 6-packs, 12 and 22 Select Plans, full season plans and Flex Packs. Choose the plan that works best for you! Get your tickets at the Phantoms office inside the Glens Falls Civic Center, online at ticketmaster.com, or by calling the Phantoms at 518-480-3355.
American Hockey League Stories from October 3, 2010
- Phantoms Fall in Preseason Finale - Adirondack Phantoms
- Crunch Hold off Adirondack, 5-4 - Syracuse Crunch
- Aeros Fly Past Stars 5-0 in Preseason Action - Houston Aeros
- Byers Nets Three in Wolf Pack Win - Connecticut Whale
- Bears Trim Roster by Seven - Hershey Bears
- Bulldogs Sweep B-Sens in Pre-Season Action - Binghamton Senators
- Admirals Reduce Roster by Nine - Milwaukee Admirals
- Twelve Players Arrive from Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Admirals Defeat Checkers 4-1 in Pre-Season Finale - Norfolk Admirals
- Sharks Drop Final Exhibition Game 5-2 to Wolf Pack - Worcester Sharks
- Islanders Assign 12 to Sound Tigers, Release Five - Bridgeport Islanders
- Checkers Downed by Norfolk, 4-1, in Preseason Finale - Charlotte Checkers
- Bulldogs Defeat Senators 4-3 in Shootout for Third Straight Pre-Season Win - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Panthers Assign Markstrom to Rochester, Three Placed on Waivers - Rochester Americans
- Rampage Reduce Roster by Five Players - San Antonio Rampage
- Rangers Trim Training Camp Roster by Four - Connecticut Whale
- Crunch Trim Roster by One - Syracuse Crunch
- Moose Trim Roster by 15 - Manitoba Moose
- Rivermen Reduce Roster by Eleven - Peoria Rivermen
- Columbus Assigns Eight Players to Springfield - Springfield Falcons
- Blues Recall Four from Peoria - Peoria Rivermen
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
