Phantoms hand out annual awards

April 17, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


(PHILADELPHIA, April 17, 2005) - The Philadelphia Phantoms of the American Hockey League handed out their annual team awards prior to Sunday's regular-season finale against the Norfolk Admirals at the Wachovia Spectrum. Phantoms Chief Operating Officer Frank Miceli bestowed seven awards, while two others were presented by Phantoms fans.

Forwards R.J. Umberger and Riley Cote were the big winners tonight, each winning two awards. Umberger was honored as the team's leading scorer and received the Rookie of the Year Award. Cote captured the Most Coachable Player Award and won the Phan Club's third-annual Unsung Hero Award.

Defenseman Freddy Meyer was voted as the Fans' Choice Award winner for the second straight year through online voting at the Phantoms website, www.phantomshockey.com. In addition, left wing Josh Gratton took home the Phantoms' Community Service Award, defenseman John Slaney won the Most Consistent Player Award, Dennis Seidenberg received the Barry Ashbee Award for being the club's best defenseman, and Ben Stafford accepted the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year Award, which recognizes achievement in community service.

2004-05 Awards
Community Service Award Josh Gratton
American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year Award Ben Stafford
Most Coachable Player Award Riley Cote
Rookie of the Year R.J. Umberger
Barry Ashbee Award (Best Defenseman, Team) Dennis Seidenberg
Most Consistent Player Award John Slaney
Leading Scorer Award R.J. Umberger
Unsung Hero Award Riley Cote
Fans' Choice Award Freddy Meyer

Individual tickets for Games A & B of the upcoming Calder Cup Playoffs, as well as 16-game strips for the entire playoffs, are on sale. Walk-up prices for individual Phantoms playoff games are $16, $20 and $21 for adults, and $10 for all children 14 and under. However, fans ordering tickets in advance can save $1 per ticket off the walk-up price. Contact the Phantoms sales office at 215-465-4522 to purchase 16-game playoff strips or for information on group discounts. In addition, the team is offering Playoff Family Value Packs for the first time at $64 (upper level) and $85 (lower level). Seats can also be charged by phone by calling 215-336-2000, 856-338-9000 or 302-984-2000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.



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