USHL Youngstown Phantoms

Phantoms Pages: Week 4

Published on October 25, 2010 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Phantoms (4-4-0,8pts) were shorthanded for both games this past weekend and the Fargo Force and the Dubuque Fighting Saints were able to take advantage. The Phantoms return home for two games this weekend as they look to put an end to their three game skid. Jiri Skeac added a point to his team lead in scoring (2g,5a,7pts) and JT Stenglein scored his first career goal.

The Week in Review

Game 7: Shorthanded Phantoms Fall to the Fargo Force 5-2

The Phantoms gave up a goal 1:29 into the first period but forward Stenglein was able to tie the game ten minutes later on his first career goal. The Phantoms were set to go into the intermission down by one but a Force goal with twenty seconds left put the Phantoms down by two heading into the break. The Phantoms Quinn Smith put the puck in the back of the net to bring the Phantoms within one but that was the closest Youngstown would get before the final buzzer. A late second period goal and a third period power play goal sealed the 5-2 win for the Force. Phantoms goaltender Matthew O'Connor stopped 30 of 35 shots in his seventh straight start of the season.

Game 8: Phantoms Shorthanded Again Lose to Dubuque 4-1

Phantoms netminder Matt Green made his first start of the season but it did not get off to the start he anticipated. The Phantoms allowed two early goals less than a minute apart and they allowed four unanswered goals before the Phantoms scored in the third. The Fighting Saints were able to chase Green after the fourth goal was scored with only 3:49 remaining in the second period. A goal by Sekac cut the lead to three but the Phantoms were unable to get any closer as the Fighting Saints dealt the Phantoms their third straight loss. O'Connor replaced Green in the second period and in his eighth straight appearance he stopped all 14 shots he faced in 23 minutes of work.

Phantom Phacts

- Sekac has led the team in points all season and his goal this weekend moved him up to 7 points (2g,5a)

- O'Connor has appeared in all eight Phantoms games this season and he leads all goalies in the USHL in minutes played with 445

- Ryan Belonger recorded an assist in each game this weekend; he recorded his sixth point in seven games

The Week Ahead

The Phantoms return home for a rematch with opening night foe the Green Bay Gamblers (4-2-1,9pts) on October 29. The Gamblers come into the contest as the first place team in the east but the Phantoms and two other teams' trail the Gamblers by a single point. The Phantoms beat Green Bay 3-2 back on October 16 in their first meeting of the season. The Phantoms continue their home stand the next night against the Des Moines Buccaneers (1-1-2,4pts) on October 30. The Phantoms faced-off against the Bucs on the opening night of the USHL season. The two teams played a hard fought contest that made its way into overtime knotted at 2 goals apiece. The Phantoms Sekac scored the game winner for the 3-2 victory. Both games have a start time of 7:30 p.m.

Halloween at the Covelli Centre

On Friday October 29, vs the Green Bay Gamblers fans can purchase a $5 ticket with any college ID. Friday night will also feature $1 Beer and $1 Hot Dogs to kick off the Halloween weekend. On Saturday, October 30 vs the Des Moines Buccaneers, the Family 4 Pack (4 tickets for $20) is available and the Phantoms are hosting a family costume contest with a grand prize of $2,000 in cash and prizes. Call 330-747-PUCK (7825) or visit ticketmaster.com for tickets.

Quote of the Week

Head Coach Curtis Carr comments on the difficulty of playing with a short bench.

"It's tough to win games with a short bench," said Carr. "We have traveled over 7,000 miles to start the season and I feel once we get healthy we will be just fine. We need to stay focused on the big picture and focused on the process that we feel will allow us to win games. I know once we get our guys back we will be right up there as one of the best teams in this league."

Full and partial season and group tickets for the 2010-11 season are available now. Premium packages start as low as $264 for all 30 home games. As a season ticket holder you receive invites to Season Ticket Holder events, Playoff Ticket Priority, and many other great benefits. For more info, call 330-747-7825. For the complete schedule, please visit www.youngstownphantoms.com

The USHL celebrates its 32nd season of elite development hockey in 2010-11. With over 235 players already committed to NCAA Division I schools, 13 NHL Entry Draft selections this past summer, and 150 active alumni in the NHL, the USHL is the nation's foremost producer of collegiate and professional hockey talent. For more information, visit the USHL on the web at www.USHL.com.

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