Youngstown Phantoms News & Stories
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Nov 6th, 14:58USHLUSHL Stock Watch: Luka Radivojevič as advertised for Muskegon
Sebastian High goes through the risers and and fallers in the USHL as we enter early November.
Oct 8th, 14:52NHL ProspectsUSHL Stock Watch: Carter Amico turning heads early
Sebastian High brings us updates on the latest risers and fallers from the USHL early season action.
Aug 8th, 20:002025 NHL Draft
"I want revenge": Adam Benák's quest for gold and the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft
Adam Benák is breaking records at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, but he's got his eyes set on revenge and a gold medal.
Apr 11th, 21:30NHLInto the Lab: How the best shutdown defenders dictate the game, with 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner
Youngstown Phantoms defenceman and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tory Pitner goes in-depth on how the best defensive defencemen in the game go about their craft.
Apr 1st, 18:302024 NHL DraftMeet Tory Pitner, the 2024 NHL Draft's most interesting man
What makes Tory Pitner tick? Who does he model his game after, and why? What does his future hold? All that more in this exclusive Q&A.
2023-12-05, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Andrew Strathmann thriving in leadership role with Youngstown Phantoms
The December USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on the play of Andrew Strathmann, Zam Plante, Christian Humphreys, E.J. Emery, and Will Felicio.
2023-08-03, 14:17NHL ProspectsCanadians prospect Jacob Fowler proving he belongs on Team USA at Summer Showcase
The goalie is vying for one of the three spots on the roster in Sweden. Sean Shapiro spoke with the goalie this week in Plymouth.
2023-06-20, 17:252023 NHL Entry DraftNorth Dakota commit Andrew Strathmann has strong second round vibes
Russ Cohen shares an exclusive interview with Youngstown Phantoms defenceman and 2023 NHL Draft prospect Andrew Strathmann on EP Rinkside.
2023-03-13, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Macklin Celebrini putting himself in the pole position for 2024 NHL Draft
This month's USHL Stock Watch looks at Macklin Celebrini, Jayden Perron, Jacob Fowler, Tanner Adams, Sam Rinzel, and Zack Sharp.
2023-02-06, 23:13NHL Prospect ReportCentral European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft rankings
This Central European Stock Watch gives an update on David Reinbacher, Martin Mišiak, Jiří Felcman, Simon Meier, Aleš Čech
2023-02-02, 22:16NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Daimon Gardner healthy, hitting the scoresheet with Tri-City Storm
The USHL Stock Watch zeroes in on Quinn Finley, Daimon Gardner, Aram Minnetian, William Whitelaw, Oliver Moore, and Michael Hrabal.
2023-01-13, 13:00NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Nicholas Moldenhauer catching fire with Chicago Steel
Elite Prospects USHL regional scout Joey Padmanabhan looks at Cole Knuble, Jayden Perron, Nick Moldenhauer,
2022-12-20, 19:00NHL Prospect ReportStandout performances at the 2022 World Junior A Challenge
Every year at the World Junior A Challenge, the NHL brass amasses to watch players from the United States Hockey League and the Canadian Prairies, destined for productive NCAA careers,...
2022-12-19, 21:302023 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects December ranking of the top 32 prospects in the 2023 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects scouting team has put together their first draft ranking of the season for the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, with scouting reports on their top 32 players.
2022-12-05, 20:30NHL Prospect ReportUSHL Stock Watch: Will Smith emerging as the USNTDP's best in this year's draft
Will Smith leads the way in our debut USHL Stock Watch, looking at who's trending up, who's trending down, and who's holding steady in that part of the scouting world.
2022-09-28, 17:592023 NHL Entry DraftStandout performances from the 2022 USHL Fall Classic
American regional scout Joey Padmanabhan was on the scene for the 2022 USHL Fall Classic, and he shares his standout performances from the tournament.
2022-06-03, 19:002022 NHL Entry DraftAdam Ingram could be second round gold
Russ Cohen has a look at Youngstown Phantoms forward Adam Ingram, talking to the 2022 NHL Draft hopeful about how he handled increased attention in a strong draft year.
2022-03-16, 18:112022 NHL Entry DraftThe Elite Prospects March ranking of the top 64 prospects in the 2022 NHL Draft
The Elite Prospects team has ranked 64 players for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft with their second board of the season.
2021-12-01, 20:282022 NHL Entry DraftThe EP Rinkside pre-World Juniors 2022 NHL Draft ranking
J.D. Burke and his team of scouts have come together to produce their first draft ranking of the year for the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, a board that's 32 players long.
2020-11-26, 15:00Scouting ReportsThe EliteProspects Rinkside 2020-21 Off-Season Prospect Pool Rankings: the No. 25-ranked Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins draft record has the best of times, and it features the worst of times, all the while with very little in-between. Their amateur scouting department — it’s...
2020-10-06, 17:00NHL Entry Draft 2020Mocking the First 3 Rounds, 92 Picks of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. More than a year spent tracking the progress of hundreds of players, consulting with industry insiders, running the numbers, and it all...
2020-02-12, 18:29NHL ProspectsROBENHYMER: Canadiens Prospect Jordan Harris’ Hero Moment at Beanpot Latest Sign of Positive Strides
BOSTON, Mass. — A power play goal in overtime from Montreal Canadiens prospect Jordan Harris gave Northeastern a 4-3 win over Boston University and their third consecutive Beanpot championship in...
2020-02-07, 20:01NHL ProspectsBURKE: Vancouver Canucks Confidence, Patience Paying off in Harvard Defender Jack Rathbone
BOSTON, Mass. — Jack Rathbone met with no fewer than 15 teams in the days and weeks leading up to the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, each one trying to better...
2020-01-01, 15:00World Juniors 2020ROBENHYMER: Bruins Prospect Curtis Hall Hopes Slow and Steady Wins USA World Juniors Gold
They say slow and steady wins the race. Curtis Hall is hoping slow and steady helps win the gold medal for Team USA at the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship...
