Hockey >> Junior Hockey >> USHL >> Youngstown Phantoms

The Youngstown Phantoms are a junior hockey team. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, they are a member of the United States Hockey League.

Phantoms Add Free Agent Defenseman Jayden Veney

July 15, 2025 - YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - The Youngstown Phantoms are pleased to announce the free-agent acquisition of defenseman Jayden Veney from the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League. Veney, 19, is a 6-foot-7, 225-pound native of Rochester, Minnesota. He began his hockey career at Rochester John Marshall High School before moving on to junior hockey. During the 2023-24 season, he split time between the North Iowa Bulls of the North American Hockey League and the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League. In 2024... Full Story

Phantoms Add Buffalo Sabres Draft Pick Matouš Jan Kucharčík in Free Agency

July 14, 2025 - YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Youngstown Phantoms have announced the acquisition of Czech forward Matouš Jan Kucharčík. Kucharčík, 18, was born in Vipiteno, Italy, and moved to Prague, Czechia, at age 3. The 6-foot-4, 181-pound left-shot forward split the 2024-25 season between HC Slavia Praha's U20 squad and its professional club, recording seven goals and 13 assists for 20 points in 45 total games. A fourth-round selection by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, Kucharčík recent... Full Story

Phantoms Acquire Hamilton from Tri-City

July 8, 2025 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired defenseman Jack Hamilton from the Tri-City Storm in exchange for a conditional eighth-round pick in the 2026 USHL Phase II Draft. Hamilton, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound left-shot blue-liner from Powell, Ohio, appeared in 37 games last season with Tri-City, registering one goal and one assist. He also spent time with the USPHL's Columbus Mavericks and the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets 16U AAA. Hamilton is committed to Miami University when his junior hockey career is over. "We ... Full Story

Coleson Hanrahan Wins 2025 Curt Hammer Award

May 6, 2025 - YOUNGSTOWN, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms proudly congratulate our captain, Coleson Hanrahan, for winning the 2025 Curt Hammer Award. In both character and conduct, Coleson exemplifies the very spirit of this prestigious honor - making him a truly deserving recipient. Hanrahan joins Ryan Botterill and Mike Ambrosia as Phantoms who have earned this distinction. On the ice, Coleson is a force. Known league-wide for his grit, leadership, and defensive prowess, he plays with unmatched intensity and integrity. While he may be a... Full Story

• Phantoms Add Free Agent Defenseman Jayden Veney - July 15, 2025
  
• Phantoms Add Buffalo Sabres Draft Pick Matouš Jan Kucharčík in Free Agency - July 14, 2025
  
• Phantoms Acquire Hamilton from Tri-City - July 8, 2025
  
• Coleson Hanrahan Wins 2025 Curt Hammer Award - May 6, 2025
  
• Phantoms Sign Logan Anderson to Tender Agreement - April 28, 2025
  
• Special Teams Play Dooms Phantoms in 6-2 Game 2 Loss - April 21, 2025
  
• Phantoms Can't Overcome Early Deficit in 5-3 Game 1 Loss - April 19, 2025
  
• Phantoms Clinch First Place with Dominant 6-1 Win Over Team USA - April 13, 2025
  
• Phantoms Move into First Place Despite 4-3 Shootout Loss - April 6, 2025
  
• Three-Goal Third Period Lifts Phantoms to 5-3 Win - April 5, 2025
  
• Phantoms Blank Black Hawks 6-0 - April 4, 2025
  
• Phantoms Earn Weekend Sweep with 5-3 Win - March 30, 2025
  
• Phantoms Thump Fargo 6-1 - March 29, 2025
  
• Madison Blanks Phantoms 1-0 - March 8, 2025
  
• Phantoms Down Madison 4-1 - March 6, 2025
  
• All Today's News

Defenseman Jayden Veney with the Chilliwack Chiefs (Chilliwack Chiefs)
Team Photo Gallery
League: United States Hockey League
Home: Youngstown, Ohio
Website: Youngstown Phantoms site
Schedule: Full Youngstown Phantoms Schedule Statistics: Full Youngstown Phantoms Statistics

Tue., Apr 22	L	Youngstown 3 at Muskegon 5 (Playoff Gm. 3)	Final
Sun., Apr 20	L	Muskegon 6 at Youngstown 2 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
Sat., Apr 19	L	Muskegon 5 at Youngstown 3 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
Sat., Apr 12	W	Team USA 1 at Youngstown 6	Final
Fri., Apr 11	W	Youngstown 7 at Team USA 3	Final
Sun., Apr 6	L	Chicago 4 at Youngstown 3	Final (SO)
All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Youngstown Phantoms Schedule and Results

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Youngstown Phantoms:

• Mahoning Valley Scrappers (MLBDL) - Niles, Ohio
  

• Phantoms leading the way with European pipeline - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (July 11)
  
• Phantoms' Jardine hoping for growth - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (July 10)
  
• Phantoms' new acquisition Malachi McKinnon already fitting in - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (July 9)
  
• VIDEO: Former Phantom Sascha Boumedienne Picked by the Winnipeg Jets - USHL YouTube (June 30)
  
• Phantoms look to continue NHL Draft success - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (June 27)
  
• Phantoms' Hextall taking new tender signing Logan Anderson under his wing - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (June 26)
  
• Phantoms' Rucinski ready to become a leader - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (June 25)
  
• Phantoms reload with 35 picks in USHL draft - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (May 9)
  
• Phantoms tender forward Anderson - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (April 26)
  
• Phantoms conclude another strong season despite playoff loss - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (April 26)
  
• Phantoms fall into 0-2 hole vs. Muskegon - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (April 21)
  
• Slow start sinks Phantoms in Game 1 - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (April 20)
  
• All Today's Youngstown Phantoms Headlines