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Yahoo
23-04-2025
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Top-seeded Phantoms swept out of playoffs
MUSKEGON, Michigan (WKBN) – The Muskegon Lumberjacks topped the Youngstown Phantoms 5-3 in game three of the USHL Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday at Trinity Health Arena. The victory secures the series sweep for the Lumberjacks, who won the first two in the series last weekend in Youngstown. Youngstown's season comes to an end despite holding the edge in shots 33-17 in Tuesday night's setback. Trailing 4-1 in the third period, Youngstown scored a pair of goals courtesy of Chase Stefanek and Michael Mesic, cutting the deficit to 4-3. However, the late rally came up short. Inside the final minute of the third period, the Lumberjacks sealed the deal with an empty-net goal from Tynan Lawrence. Muskegon took an early 2-0 lead when David Deputy scored just 23 seconds into the game. Youngstown got on the board later in the first period courtesy of a Ryan Rucinski goal. Deputy and Ivan Ryabkin each scored a goal in the second period, giving the Lumberjacks a 4-1 lead heading to the third period. With the win, Muskegon advances to face Dubuque in the Eastern Conference finals. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-03-2025
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Phantoms sweep defending Clark Cup champion Fargo Force
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Phantoms came back from three goals down to beat the Fargo Force 5-3 in United States Hockey League action at the Covelli Centre on Saturday. Watch the video above to view extended highlights. The Force jumped on top of the Phantoms early on, scoring three unanswered goals to take a 3-0 lead in the 1st period. But the Phantoms came storming back with two goals from Michael Mesic and another by Kade Stengrim (9th goal of the season) to tie up the game at 3-3 after the 1st period. The two teams were deadlocked at 3-3 going into the third period until Landan Resendes (16) scored with just over 14 minutes to play to take the first lead of the game. Mesic (22) would later score an empty net goal to secure the hat trick and the 5-3 victory over the Force. The Phantoms advance to a record of 38-18-0-1 with 77 points on the season after taking back-to-back games over the defending Clark Cup champion Fargo Force. Next, Youngstown will host the Waterloo Blackhawks on Friday, April 4 at the Covelli Centre. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
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Phantoms jump into 2nd place with win over Capitols
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Phantoms beat the Madison Capitols 5-2 to take over 2nd place in the Eastern Conference standings on Wednesday night. The Phantoms pull one point ahead of the Capitols prior to the final two games of the series at the Covelli Centre. Michael Mesic (15 goals this season) netted two goals on the night while Luke Osburn (6), Adam Benak (15) and Brecken Smith (6) also scored for the Phantoms attack. Youngstown goaltender Melvin Strahl saved 11 of 13 shots as he notches his USHL-leading 26th win in net. Youngstown has won 11 of the last 13 games to move to 31-16-0-1 overall with 65 points on the season. They will again host Madison on Thursday, Mar. 6. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
