Wednesday games are back! The last couple pre-empted by COVID outbreaks and a two-bit pop band. I know the mid-week match-ups aren’t for everyone, but I’ve learned to love them. Welcome to a hump-day tilt versus the P-Bruins! Where We… Read More ›
Phantoms Hockey
HOCKEY DAY IN ALLENTOWN: meLVin’s Birthday 2/20/2022
All meLVin’s mascot friends are in town, so how can I not get the “Hockey Night” column out of hiatus for a quick preview? Let’s Go Phantoms! Where We Are The Phantoms are 17-18-6-3 overall, good enough for seventh place… Read More ›
HOCKEY NIGHT IN ALLENTOWN: “Winning Ways” 12/15/2021
“Hockey Night” returns from hiatus as the Belleville Senators come to town for a mid-week showdown. Part of how these posts get written for every game is that your dedicated correspondent is so hyped up for the game–the need to… Read More ›
HOCKEY NIGHT IN ALLENTOWN: “Attention To Detail” 11/17/2021
Saluting veterans and the military on a Wednesday night. Here’s what you need to know for tonight’s tilt versus the Checkers. Saturday Night’s Alright The first-place Springfield Thunderchickens were in town on Saturday night for live hockey action. We knew… Read More ›
HOCKEY NIGHT IN ALLENTOWN: “Work in Progress” 11/13/2021
After four games on the road, the Hamilton Street Heroes return to the PPL Center to face Springfield. Here’s how it’s going, and what you need to know. Looking Back When we last left the Phantoms, they were winning their… Read More ›
HOCKEY NIGHT IN ALLENTOWN: “Hate Gone Too Far” 11/3/2021
“But today you just read that the man was shot deadBy a gun that didn’t make any noiseBut it wasn’t the bullet that laid him to rest wasThe low spark of high-heeled boys“ –Jim Capaldi, Steve Winwood (Traffic) The Phantoms… Read More ›
HOCKEY NIGHT IN ALLENTOWN: “Losing In Lehigh” 10/30/2021
The Phantoms return from two games on the road to face the Syracuse Crunch on a Saturday night. They still haven’t won a game. “These fans here deserve a lot better than what we’ve been giving them.” – QB Jared… Read More ›