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September 20, 2025 - CRANBERRY TWP., PENNSYLVANIA - After seeing a 2-0 lead turn into a 3-2 deficit, the Youngstown Phantoms (2-0-0-0, 4pts) needed a late third period goal to force overtime, enabling them to steal the extra point in the standings from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in a 4-3 shootout win Saturday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. It was the final game of the 2025 USHL Fall Classic for the Phantoms, and the victory marked the first time in the seven-year history of the event that Youngstown won both of their games.
"A wi... Full Story
September 19, 2025 - CRANBERRY TWP, PA - A four-point night from Cooper Simpson and 28 saves from Tobias Trejbal helped lift the Youngstown Phantoms (1-0-0-0, 2pts) to a 5-0 win over the Tri-City Storm Friday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex as part of the 2025 USHL Fall Classic.
"I thought we did a lot of really good things that we can build on," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "A lot of really positive things, especially for the first game. I thought we made good puck decisions. I thought we were simple on our exits. I thought w... Full Story
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
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
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Phantoms Surrender Early Lead, Come Back For 4-3 Shootout Win
September 20, 2025 - CRANBERRY TWP., PENNSYLVANIA - After seeing a 2-0 lead turn into a 3-2 deficit, the Youngstown Phantoms (2-0-0-0, 4pts) needed a late third period goal to force overtime, enabling them to steal the extra point in the standings from the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders in a 4-3 shootout win Saturday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex. It was the final game of the 2025 USHL Fall Classic for the Phantoms, and the victory marked the first time in the seven-year history of the event that Youngstown won both of their games.
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Trejbal, Simpson Help Phantoms Weather the Storm, 5-0
September 19, 2025 - CRANBERRY TWP, PA - A four-point night from Cooper Simpson and 28 saves from Tobias Trejbal helped lift the Youngstown Phantoms (1-0-0-0, 2pts) to a 5-0 win over the Tri-City Storm Friday night at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex as part of the 2025 USHL Fall Classic.
"I thought we did a lot of really good things that we can build on," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "A lot of really positive things, especially for the first game. I thought we made good puck decisions. I thought we were simple on our exits. I thought w... Full StoryPhantoms 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 StoryPhantoms 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 StoryYoungstown Phantoms News
- Phantoms Surrender Early Lead, Come Back For 4-3 Shootout Win - September 20, 2025
- Trejbal, Simpson Help Phantoms Weather the Storm, 5-0 - September 19, 2025
- 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
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| Sat., Sep 20 | W | Youngstown 4 at Cedar Rapids 3 (Cranberry Township, PA) | Final (SO) |
| Fri., Sep 19 | W | Tri-City 0 at Youngstown 5 (Cranberry Township, PA) | Final |
| 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 |
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- Phantoms focusing on identity with team set to open 2025-2026 season - USHL Youngstown Vindicator (September 18)
- VIDEO: Jack Hextall from the Youngstown Phantoms Was a Big Time Player at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup - USHL YouTube (August 21)
- VIDEO: Jack Hextall Chats Hlinka Gretzky Cup, Returning to Youngstown - USHL YouTube (August 21)
- 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)
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