Ross Named Reebok/AHL Player Of The Week

Published on January 19, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Adirondack Phantoms News Release


PHILADELPHIA - The American Hockey League announced today that Phantoms center Jared Ross has been named the Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Jan. 18, 2009. Ross racked up six goals and three assists for nine points to go along with a plus-5 rating in four games last week, helping the Phantoms to victory in all four contests. He becomes the first Phantoms player to receive the honor this year.

Ross began the week by tallying his second career AHL hat trick and adding an assist in the Phantoms' 7-1 win over Worcester on Wednesday. He posted a goal and an assist in a 5-4 win over Lowell on Friday, and he scored in both regulation and the shootout as Philadelphia rallied for a 4-3 road victory over intra-state rival Hershey on Saturday. Ross put up another multiple-point game on Sunday against Albany, posting a goal and an assist as the Phantoms extended their winning streak to four with a 3-1 triumph.

In recognition of his achievement, Ross will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Phantoms home game.

Ross, 26, is in his fourth professional season and currently leads the Phantoms in goals (19) and plus/minus (plus-14) while ranking second in points (40) through 33 games this season. He led all Philadelphia scorers with 62 points (23g, 39a) in 67 games last year before adding nine points (5g, 4a) in 12 Calder Cup Playoff contests. The Huntsville, Ala., native shows 168 points (53g, 105a) in 224 career AHL games for the Phantoms and Chicago Wolves, and he made his NHL debut for the Flyers on Oct. 11, 2008.

The Phantoms take their four-game winning streak to Binghamton on Wednesday for a 7:05 matchup with the Senators that will have significant implications in the East Division standings. The Phantoms then kick off a six-game home stand that straddles the All-Star break when they host the the Manchester Monarchs on Friday, January 23 at 7:05 at the Wachovia Spectrum. Tickets for that game, as well as all 2008-09 regular season games, are available by calling 1-800-298-4200 or visiting phantomshockey.com.

Through a new partnership with Babies 'R Us, all kids tickets for all Phantoms games are just $5 for the rest of the season. Fans are encouraged to take advantage of this great value to experience all the Wachovia Spectrum has to offer as the Phantoms play the final season of hockey in the historic building. Those who grew up watching the Flyers, Sixers, various concerts, and other events in the Spectrum have a tremendous final opportunity to give their kids a similar experience between now and the final regular season game on Sunday, April 12.

For more information on Phantoms tickets and packages, please call 215-465-4522 during normal business hours. More information is also available at the Phantoms website, Phantomshockey.com



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