When was Philadelphia Phantoms founded?

Philadelphia Phantoms was founded in 1996 in Philadelphia, PA, USA, USA.

Where is Philadelphia Phantoms based?

Philadelphia Phantoms is based in Philadelphia, PA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Philadelphia Phantoms?

The head coach of Philadelphia Phantoms is Bill Barber.

Who is the captain of Philadelphia Phantoms?

The captain of Philadelphia Phantoms is John Stevens.

What are the team colors of Philadelphia Phantoms?

The team colors of Philadelphia Phantoms are Black + Purple + Orange + White.

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1997-1998 Season

Philadelphia Phantoms were 42-21-10-2 in the 1997-98 AHL season with 106 points, 1st in the Western Conference: New England Div. and 1st overall.

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1997-1998 Philadelphia Phantoms Roster

Philadelphia Phantoms — 1997-1998 Roster
	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	Brian Boucher (G)	49	1977	Woonsocket, RI, USA	6'2"	201	L
	Neil Little (G)	54	1971	Medicine Hat, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	L
DEFENSEMEN
	Aris Brimanis (D)	54	1972	Cleveland, OH, USA	6'2"	214	R
	Andy Delmore (D)	49	1976	Windsor, ON, CAN	6'1"	201	R
	Jamie Heward (D)	55	1971	Regina, SK, CAN	6'2"	216	R
	Chris Joseph (D)	57	1969	Burnaby, BC, CAN	6'1"	214	R
	Jeff Lank (D)	51	1975	Indian Head, SK, CAN	6'3"	205	L
	Dave MacIsaac (D)	54	1972	Cambridge, MA, USA	6'1"	220	L
	Jeff Staples (D)	51	1975	Kitimat, BC, CAN	6'2"	205	L
	John Stevens (D)"C"	60	1966	Campbellton, NB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
	Travis Van Tighem (D)	53	1973	Calgary, AB, CAN	6'1"	209	L
FORWARDS
	Frank Bialowas (LW)	56	1970	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	234	L
	Jason Bowen (LW/D)	53	1973	Port Alice, BC, CAN	6'4"	220	L
	Brett Bruininks (RW)	54	1972	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'4"	229	R
	Garrett Burnett (LW)		1975	Coquitlam, BC, CAN	6'3"	247	L
	Martin Cerven (C)	49	1977	Trencin, SVK	6'4"	198	L
	Bruce Coles (LW/D)	57	1968	LaSalle, QC, CAN	5'9"	185	R
	Craig Darby (C)	54	1972	Oneida, NY, USA	6'3"	205	R
	John Druce (RW)	60	1966	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'2"	194	R
	Colin Forbes (C)	50	1976	New Westminster, BC, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	Paul Healey (RW)	51	1975	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'2"	209	R
	Mike Maneluk (LW)	53	1973	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'0"	192	R
	Shawn McCosh (C)	57	1969	Oshawa, ON, CAN	6'0"	196	R
	Jim Montgomery (C)	57	1969	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'10"	183	R
	Brantt Myhres (RW)	52	1974	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'3"	220	R
	Sean O'Brien (D/F)	54	1972	Boston, MA, USA	-	-	L
	Andre Payette (LW)		1976	Cornwall, ON, CAN	6'1"	205	L
	Brian Wesenberg (RW)	49	1977	Peterborough, ON, CAN	6'3"	187	R
	Peter White (C)	57	1969	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	194	L
Position: G: 2, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 25.50 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 205 lbsCompare with other teams »

1997-1998 Philadelphia Phantoms Staff

Head CoachBill Barber
Asst. CoachMike Stothers
Asst. Equipment ManagerJoe Rivera
BroadcasterGene Hart
Head Athletic TrainerChris Felix
Head Equipment ManagerDerek Settlemyre

Team Staff History

1997-1998 Philadelphia Phantoms Captains

"C"

John Stevens

Team Captaincy History

1997-1998 Philadelphia Phantoms Demographics

Philadelphia Phantoms Facts

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Team Colors: Black + Purple + Orange + White
Town: Philadelphia, PA, USA Map
Founded: 1996

1997-1998 Philadelphia Phantoms Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
6 players
1 player

Experience

Philadelphia Phantoms: 2 391 GP
NHL: 1 477 GP
WC: 16 GP
AHL: 5 421 GP
DEL: 50 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

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Latest Transactions

Philadelphia Phantoms — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
10/19/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Jeffrey Szwez (F)	Belfast Giants	Details
10/05/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Jason DeSantis (D)	Bílí Tygři Liberec	Details
08/05/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Rob Sirianni (F)	Pustertal/Val Pusteria	Details
07/23/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Jean-Sébastien Aubin (G)	DEG Metro Stars	Details
07/06/2009	Confirmed	leaving	Nate Raduns (F)	Pontebba	Details

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Philadelphia Phantoms History and Standings

Philadelphia Phantoms — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
2008-2009	AHL	80	36	7	-	7	30	93	234	232	1.16	4	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	AHL	80	36	10	-	7	27	99	236	212	1.24	2	Conference SF loss
2006-2007	AHL	80	27	4	-	8	41	70	222	271	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2005-2006	AHL	80	22	12	-	9	37	76	196	232	0.95	6	Did not make playoffs
2004-2005	AHL	80	48	-	-	7	25	103	235	185	1.29	2	Champion
2003-2004	AHL	80	46	-	7	2	25	101	216	168	1.26	1	Conference SF loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	33	-	6	8	33	80	198	212	1	4	Did not make playoffs
2001-2002	AHL	80	33	-	15	5	27	86	206	210	1.08	3	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	AHL	80	36	-	5	5	34	82	246	244	1.03	4	Conference SF loss
1999-2000	AHL	80	44	-	3	2	31	93	281	239	1.16	3	Conference QF loss
1998-1999	AHL	80	47	-	9	2	22	105	272	221	1.31	1	Conference Final loss
1997-1998	AHL	80	42	-	10	2	21	106	314	249	1.33	1	Champion
1996-1997	AHL	80	49	-	10	3	18	111	325	230	1.39	1	Conference SF loss

Philadelphia Phantoms Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Frédérik Cabana (F)	2026-2027	Heilbronner EC Falken	Oberliga	16	11	21	32	6
2.	Claude Giroux (F)	2026-2027	Ottawa Senators	NHL	20	3	8	11	4
3.	Mathieu Brunelle (F)	2026-2027	Plessisville Métal Pless	LHSAAAQ	2	1	1	2	2
4.	Garrett Klotz (F)	2026-2027	Baton Rouge Kingfish	FPHL	2	0	2	2	5
5.	Jason DeSantis (D)	2026-2027	USC Velden	Austria4	2	0	1	1	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2008-2009	View Roster	6'1"	198 lbs	24.30
2007-2008	View Roster	6'1"	201 lbs	24.97
2006-2007	View Roster	6'0"	198 lbs	25.34
2005-2006	View Roster	6'1"	203 lbs	25.22
2004-2005	View Roster	6'0"	203 lbs	25.41

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter White (F)	431	153	319	472
2.	Mark Greig (F)	348	140	232	372
3.	John Slaney (D)	415	85	208	293
4.	Kirby Law (F)	309	100	122	222
5.	Shawn McCosh (F)	197	66	130	196

Franchise All-Time Goals

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter White (F)	431	153	319	472
2.	Mark Greig (F)	348	140	232	372
3.	Kirby Law (F)	309	100	122	222
4.	John Slaney (D)	415	85	208	293
5.	Paul Healey (F)	207	81	57	138

Franchise All-Time Assists

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter White (F)	431	153	319	472
2.	Mark Greig (F)	348	140	232	372
3.	John Slaney (D)	415	85	208	293
4.	Shawn McCosh (F)	197	66	130	196
5.	Kirby Law (F)	309	100	122	222

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Peter Vandermeer (D)	209	15	32	1046
2.	Francis Lessard (F)	202	7	28	997
3.	Jesse Boulerice (F)	201	11	30	728
4.	Riley Cote (F)	168	8	20	664
5.	Steve McLaren (F)	164	8	14	640

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Peter White (F)	431	153	319	472
2.	John Slaney (D)	415	85	208	293
3.	Mark Greig (F)	348	140	232	372
4.	Kirby Law (F)	309	100	122	222
5.	Boyd Kane (F)	303	67	111	178

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Daniel Brière (F)	3	1	5	1.67
2.	Václav Prospal (F)	63	32	95	1.51
3.	Todd White (F)	32	19	43	1.34
4.	Marty Murray (F)	14	2	18	1.29
5.	John Druce (F)	39	21	49	1.26

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Peter White (F)	1996-1997	AHL	80	44	61	105	1.31	28
2.	Peter White (F)	1997-1998	AHL	80	27	78	105	1.31	28
3.	Václav Prospal (F)	1996-1997	AHL	63	32	63	95	1.51	70
4.	Patrik Juhlin (F)	1996-1997	AHL	78	31	60	91	1.17	24
5.	Peter White (F)	1998-1999	AHL	77	31	59	90	1.17	20

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Mike Maneluk (F)	1999-2000	AHL	73	47	40	87	1.19	158
2.	Peter White (F)	1996-1997	AHL	80	44	61	105	1.31	28
3.	Craig Darby (F)	1997-1998	AHL	77	42	45	87	1.13	34
4.	Richard Park (F)	1998-1999	AHL	75	41	42	83	1.11	33
5.	Jon Sim (F)	2004-2005	AHL	63	35	26	61	0.97	66

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Peter White (F)	1997-1998	AHL	80	27	78	105	1.31	28
2.	Václav Prospal (F)	1996-1997	AHL	63	32	63	95	1.51	70
3.	Peter White (F)	1996-1997	AHL	80	44	61	105	1.31	28
4.	Patrik Juhlin (F)	1996-1997	AHL	78	31	60	91	1.17	24
5.	Peter White (F)	1998-1999	AHL	77	31	59	90	1.17	20

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Philadelphia Phantoms — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Francis Lessard (F)	1999-2000	AHL	78	4	8	12	0.15	416
2.	Peter Vandermeer (D)	2003-2004	AHL	71	5	8	13	0.18	398
3.	Peter Vandermeer (D)	2002-2003	AHL	77	5	8	13	0.17	335
4.	Francis Lessard (F)	2000-2001	AHL	64	3	7	10	0.16	330
5.	Peter Vandermeer (D)	2001-2002	AHL	61	5	1	6	0.10	313

Player Nationalities Throughout History

Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

Franchise history
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- Philadelphia Phantoms (1996-2009)