Phantoms Fall to Gamblers 5-1
Published on October 19, 2025 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release
Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Jayden Veney vs. the Green Bay Gamblers
(Youngstown Phantoms, Credit: Scott Galvin/Galvin Photography)
YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms (7-3-1-0, 15pts) threw everything but the kitchen sink on the Green Bay net Sunday night, recording 38 shots on net, but only managed a single marker in falling 5-1 to the Green Bay Gamblers.
"Their goalie played really well, but I thought we dominated the entire game," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "To me I think there's a lot of positives we can take out of (tonight)."
Green Bay grabbed a 1-0 lead at 8:41 of the first period when Frantisek Netusil stole a Phantom pass at his own blueline, raced down ice, and snapped a wrister through Owen Lepak's five hole. The Gamblers doubled their lead at 9:38 of the second when Elliot Gulley's cross-ice feed hit a Phantom stick and deflected into the net. Geno Carcone made it 3-0 at 13:07 with his power play goal from the left circle.
Youngstown got on the board at 3:45 of the third when Kyle O'Leary redirected JT Veney's shot from the right point past Leo Henriquez for his first USHL goal. The Phantoms looked poised to draw closer after a string of power plays, but Landon Hafele scored on a break away at 9:40 to put the game out of reach. Nick Knutson scored on the empty net at 19:08 to cap off the night.
Youngstown hits the road next weekend for a brief two-game swing through Sioux City before returning home for four straight to take on Chicago and Sioux Falls.
By The Numbers
Shots - 38
Saves - 17
Power Play - 0/5
Penalty Kill - 1/4
Goals - O'Leary
Assists - Butkovskiy, Veney
Box Score - https://ushl.com/ht/#/game-summary/12521
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 Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Jayden Veney vs. the Green Bay Gamblers (Scott Galvin/Galvin Photography) |
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