Phantoms Win 500th Game
Published on November 5, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release
LOWELL, MA - The Philadelphia Phantoms became the 15th franchise in the history of the American Hockey League to win 500 games when they beat the Lowell Devils 3-1 on Wednesday night at Tsongas Arena. Jared Ross had two goals and Steve Downie had two assists in the milestone win.
The Phantoms are the sixth currently-active team to reach the 500-win plateau. The previous 14 teams are as follows, along with their win total entering the 2008-09 season.
* Hershey Bears - 2,435
* Rochester Americans - 1,939
Springfield Indians/Kings - 1,532
Cleveland/Jacksonville Falcons/Barons - 1,238
Providence/Rhode Island Reds - 1,172
Buffalo Bisons - 954
Pittsburgh Hornets - 769
Adirondack Red Wings - 739
New Haven Nighthawks - 699
* Providence Bruins - 618
Montreal/Nova Scotia Voyageurs - 596
Maine Mariners - 570
* Portland Pirates - 558
* Albany River Rats - 519
* - denotes active franchise
The above list includes AHL wins only. Several current AHL franchises originated in other professional leagues, and their wins in their original leagues are not counted in these totals.
The Phantoms accomplished the feat in their 971st game. On average, the club has won just over 41 games per season over its history of just over 12 seasons.
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