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Phantoms, Pittsburgh Penguins to Host USHL Fall Classic

February 5, 2016 - United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release


YOUNGSTOWN, OH- The United States Hockey League (USHL) has announced the return of the USHL Fall Classic for the 2016-17 season. The preseason showcase will be played at two regional sights based off of the USHL's conference alignment. The USHL Fall Classic East will be hosted at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry, PA from September 15-18th, and the Fall Classic West will take place at the Ralston Arena in Omaha, Nebraska.

USHL Fall Classic East marks a return to Cranberry, PA one season after the Pittsburgh Penguins and Youngstown Phantoms successfully hosted the 2015 Pittsburgh Showcase, a regional USHL pre-season event. The Penguins organization will once again combine efforts with the Youngstown Phantoms to host all nine USHL Eastern Conference teams, including both USA National Team Development Programs, and 16 Bantam Major teams.

"The Phantoms organization is thrilled that the USHL has partnered with the Pittsburgh Penguins to host the USHL Fall Classic East. The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex is a world class facility. The proximity to Youngstown will not only give our fans the ability to attend games, but it will also allow Pittsburgh area hockey fans to enjoy exposure to the top junior players and junior league in the world," said Phantoms Co-owner and former Pittsburgh Penguin Troy Loney.

The UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, which opened in the fall of 2015, is the official practice facility of the NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins and also home to the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite youth hockey program.

"The Pittsburgh Penguins are excited to welcome the USHL to the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex," said Matt Herr, Executive Director and General Manager of the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. "Last year no junior league in the world had more players selected in the NHL Draft than the USHL, so we know our fans will be treated to a high level of junior hockey at the 2016 Fall Classic. The Penguins' organization is committed to supporting hockey at all levels, and having a facility like the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex makes bringing these types of events possible. We're looking forward to pairing one of the best training facilities in the world with one of the top development leagues in North America."

Ticket information, game times, and team rosters will be made available at a later date.

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