Phantoms to Hold 2018 Selection Camp and Tryouts May 24th - 28th
Published on March 2, 2018 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
Youngstown Phantoms News Release
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Phantoms announced today that they will host their 2018 Selection Camp and Team Tryouts May 24th to May 28th in Youngstown, Ohio. The five-day long camp will determine the Phantoms hockey team for the 2018 -2019 United States Hockey League season and will be held at the Deep Freeze / Extreme Air facility (formerly known as the Ice Zone) located at 360 McClurg Road Youngstown, Ohio 44512. The Deep Freeze is the Phantoms' practice facility during the season.
The Phantoms Selection camp is an invitation-only camp and selected players will receive an invitation via email following the USHL Drafts on May 7th and May 8th. Those who wish to be proactive for the opportunity to be invited may email Phantoms' General Manager Jason Koehler ( jkoehler@youngstownphantoms.com ) regarding their interest and their playing background for review for the Phantoms' 2018 Selection Camp.
Due to USHL league policy, no camp invitations can be sent out to any USHL Draft eligible players until the conclusion of the USHL Phase II Draft on May 8th. The Phantoms will be sending out invites and registration forms via email. Registration forms must be returned by Thursday May 17th via email (scanned completed form sent to jkoehler@youngstownphantoms.com). Confirmation of admission to camp will be emailed or called in within 48 hours based on contact information provided on the completed forms.
Thursday and Friday, May 24th and 25th, will feature the Goaltender Camp in which junior and college hockey shooters will be on hand to shoot on the goaltending invitees. Each goaltender in attendance gets three on-ice sessions over the two days and is evaluated through a variety of drills. This camp gives selected goaltenders a chance to earn a coveted spot in the Phantoms Final Camp immediately following the Goaltender Camp. All goaltenders expecting to play for the Phantoms must go through this portion of camp. This camp, along with the Final Camp evaluation, allows the Phantoms hockey staff to make the best decisions possible on the most important position in the game.
The Final Camp will begin Saturday and Sunday, May 26th and 27th. Here, teams of non-Phantom veteran junior players, USHL draft picks, specially invited free agent players, and returning Phantoms' USHL players play for an undetermined number of spots for the next portion of the Final Camp, which takes place Sunday evening and Monday morning.
Sunday evening and Monday morning, May 27th and 28th, will feature two "All Star" teams of the top players from the Goaltender Camp and first days of the Final Camp. These players will participate in games and possible individual interviews with the Phantoms staff before roster decisions are made on Monday afternoon.
On Monday, May 28th after the final game, the Phantoms hockey staff will select the 2018-2019 Youngstown Phantoms team that will compete in the USHL next season. These players will meet with the staff, go over their off-season expectations and team rules. In addition, they will be tested for off-ice conditioning, given their off-season workout programs and get acquainted with their new teammates and hockey staff as the team looks forward to a great season, which will begin when the players report to Youngstown in late August and early September.
This camp is also a great opportunity for players who may not think they are quite ready for the USHL level yet, but want to experience an extremely competitive camp, become familiar with one of the top developmental programs in the country, meet the Phantoms staff and show their potential for following season(s).
The Phantoms will contact and invite NHL and NCAA Division I teams, as well as other junior league programs such as the North American Hockey League (NAHL) with whom the Phantoms' have positive relationships with to attend and scout players who participate in the Phantoms Selection Camp for maximum hockey exposure for our participants.
Phantoms' Equipment Manager Jerry Hillman will be available during the Camp to assist with equipment needs and skate sharpening for a small fee. Additionally, the Phantoms' Athletic Trainer Joe Zidar will be in attendance for basic medical needs during Camp.
Players are responsible for their own travel arrangements and meals while attending the Youngstown Phantoms Selection Camp. There are many food establishments nearby if necessary.
The Phantoms' host hotel for the 2018 Selection Camp will be the Holiday Inn Express Youngstown West - Austintown (330) 505-5700.
Youngstown, Ohio is about an hour between both the Pittsburgh International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and about fifty minutes away from the Akron-Canton Airport. These three airports are the most convenient for travel to and from the Youngstown area.
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