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2013-2014
2013-2014 Season
Youngstown Phantoms were 17-37-6 in the 2013-14 USHL season with 40 points, 8th in the Eastern Conference and 15th overall.
2013-2014 Youngstown Phantoms Roster
2013-2014 Youngstown Phantoms Staff
- GM/Head Coach
Anthony Noreen - Asst. Coach
Brad Patterson - Asst. CoachMichael Zucker
- Goaltending CoachShane Clifford
- Asst. General ManagerJason Koehler
- Athletic TrainerJim Schroeder
- Scout
Gustav Claughton - VP. of Hockey OperationsScott Brand
2013-2014 Youngstown Phantoms Captains
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2013-2014 Youngstown Phantoms Demographics
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Youngstown Phantoms Facts
- Plays in
- United States Hockey League
- Team Colors
- -
- Town
- Youngstown, OH, USA
Map - Founded
- 2003
2013-2014 Youngstown Phantoms Roster Facts
- Nationalities
- 34 players
- 3 players
1 player
1 player- 1 player
- Experience
- Youngstown Phantoms: 1 620 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Black Bear Academy 15U AAA (THF 15U)
- Black Bear Academy 16U AAA (16U AAA)
- Black Bear Academy 18U AAA (THF 18U)
- Boston Dukes
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- Covelli Centre
- Location
- Youngstown, OH, USA
- Capacity
- 5 700
- Construction Year
- 2005
Youngstown Phantoms Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Chicago Steel |  Youngstown Phantoms | - | USHL | |
| Chicago Steel | Youngstown Phantoms | - | USHL | |
 Muskegon Lumberjacks | Youngstown Phantoms | 5 - 2 | USHL | |
| Muskegon Lumberjacks | Youngstown Phantoms | 2 - 3 (SO) | USHL | |
| Youngstown Phantoms |  USNTDP Juniors | 7 - 2 | USHL |
Latest Transactions
| Date | Status | Player | Team | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confirmed | joining | Luc Plante (F) | Erie Otters | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Linus Rudslätt Debou (F) | Fargo Force | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Chris Sawyer (F) | Madison Capitols | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Wyatt Finkenkeller (F) | Madison Capitols | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Stephen Cover (F) | Madison Capitols | ||
| Confirmed | joining | Nikita Koltsov (F) | Salavat Yulaev Ufa | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Jakub Hes (F) | Merrimack College | ||
| Confirmed | leaving | Richard Zemlicka (F) | SaiPa |
Youngstown Phantoms History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | USHL | 9 | 3 | 6 | - | - | 0 | 26 | 36 | 6 | 0.67 | 7 | -  |
| 2025-2026 | USHL | 62 | 43 | 14 | - | - | 5 | 228 | 147 | 91 | 1.47 | 1 | Conference SF loss |
| 2024-2025 | USHL | 62 | 42 | 18 | - | - | 2 | 232 | 167 | 86 | 1.39 | 1 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2023-2024 | USHL | 62 | 33 | 19 | - | - | 10 | 230 | 206 | 76 | 1.23 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2022-2023 | USHL | 62 | 38 | 19 | - | - | 5 | 225 | 173 | 81 | 1.31 | 2 | Champion |
| 2021-2022 | USHL | 62 | 29 | 23 | - | - | 10 | 191 | 199 | 68 | 1.1 | 4 | First round loss |
| 2020-2021 | USHL | 49 | 12 | 30 | - | - | 7 | 145 | 218 | 31 | 0.63 | 6 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2019-2020 | USHL | 50 | 20 | 22 | - | - | 8 | 146 | 197 | 48 | 0.96 | 5 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | USHL | 62 | 36 | 21 | - | - | 5 | 214 | 209 | 77 | 1.24 | 3 | First round loss |
| 2017-2018 | USHL | 60 | 33 | 20 | - | - | 7 | 180 | 189 | 73 | 1.22 | 2 | Final loss |
| 2016-2017 | USHL | 60 | 34 | 20 | - | - | 6 | 161 | 135 | 74 | 1.23 | 4 | First round loss |
| 2015-2016 | USHL | 60 | 31 | 20 | - | - | 4 | 192 | 177 | 71 | 1.18 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2014-2015 | USHL | 60 | 40 | 14 | - | - | 6 | 233 | 166 | 86 | 1.43 | 1 | First round loss |
| 2013-2014 | USHL | 60 | 17 | 37 | - | - | 6 | 172 | 230 | 40 | 0.67 | 8 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2012-2013 | USHL | 64 | 37 | 27 | - | - | 0 | 215 | 199 | 74 | 1.16 | - | Semifinal loss  |
| 2011-2012 | USHL | 60 | 32 | 21 | - | - | 7 | 202 | 196 | 71 | 1.18 | 4 | Quarterfinal loss |
| 2010-2011 | USHL | 60 | 23 | 30 | - | - | 7 | 167 | 205 | 53 | 0.88 | 7 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2009-2010 | USHL | 60 | 20 | 36 | 0 | - | 4 | 170 | 247 | 44 | 0.73 | 13 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2004-2005 | NAHL | 56 | 27 | 25 | 0 | - | 4 | 201 | 181 | 58 | 1.04 | 4 | Eighth Final Loss |
| 2003-2004 | NAHL | 56 | 28 | 21 | 0 | - | 7 | 168 | 169 | 63 | 1.13 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
Youngstown Phantoms Stars And Cult Players
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | J.J. Piccinich (F) | 2026-2027 | Belfast Giants | - | 10 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 0 |
| 2. | Andrej Sustr (D) | 2026-2027 | Jukurit | Liiga | 16 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
| 3. | Brett Murray (F) | 2026-2027 | Shanghai Dragons | KHL | 16 | 9 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| 4. | Nicolas Werbik (F) | 2026-2027 | Esbjerg Energy | Metal Ligaen | 13 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 8 |
| 5. | Michael Regush (F) | 2026-2027 | Blue Devils Weiden | DEL 2 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 2 |
| 6. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2026-2027 | Winnipeg Jets | NHL | 9 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 7. | Michael Munroe (F) | 2026-2027 | Coquitlam Express | BCHL | 11 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 8. | Adam Benák (F) | 2026-2027 | Czechia U20 (all) | International-Jr | 4 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| 9. |  Yusaku Ando (F) | 2026-2027 | Red Eagles Hokkaido | Asia League | 11 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
| 10. | Sam Anas (F) | 2026-2027 | Dinamo Minsk | KHL | 14 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 5'11" | 179 lbs | 17.93 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.13 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'0" | 183 lbs | 19.06 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 187 lbs | 18.75 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Connor (F) | 174 | 82 | 113 | 195 |
| 2. | Rob Rassey (F) | 111 | 48 | 77 | 125 |
| 3. | Austin Cangelosi (F) | 109 | 50 | 73 | 123 |
| 4. | Ryan Rucinski (F) | 161 | 52 | 66 | 118 |
| 5. | Evan Jardine (F) | 127 | 54 | 62 | 116 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Connor (F) | 174 | 82 | 113 | 195 |
| 2. | Aaron Rhyner (F) | 103 | 62 | 51 | 113 |
| 3. | Evan Jardine (F) | 127 | 54 | 62 | 116 |
| 4. | Sam Anas (F) | 115 | 54 | 43 | 97 |
| 5. | Ryan Rucinski (F) | 161 | 52 | 66 | 118 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Connor (F) | 174 | 82 | 113 | 195 |
| 2. | Jack Malone (F) | 155 | 34 | 81 | 115 |
| 3. | Rob Rassey (F) | 111 | 48 | 77 | 125 |
| 4. | Austin Cangelosi (F) | 109 | 50 | 73 | 123 |
| 5. | Josh Melnick (F) | 112 | 21 | 69 | 90 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scott Mayfield (D) | 111 | 17 | 38 | 304 |
| 2. | Ben Paulides (D) | 117 | 4 | 22 | 285 |
| 3. | Josh Nenadal (F) | 150 | 16 | 42 | 282 |
| 4. | Eric Esposito (F) | 160 | 34 | 59 | 268 |
| 5. | Josh DeLuca (F) | 99 | 9 | 22 | 233 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jack Willson (D) | 202 | 22 | 60 | 82 |
| 2. | Kyle Connor (F) | 174 | 82 | 113 | 195 |
| 3. | Matt Miller (D) | 167 | 11 | 22 | 33 |
| 4. | Kenta Isogai (F) | 163 | 29 | 44 | 73 |
| 5. | Ryan Rucinski (F) | 161 | 52 | 66 | 118 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lucas Zajic (F) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 2. | Nathan Lewis (F) | 12 | 8 | 15 | 1.25 |
| 3. | Cooper Simpson (F) | 61 | 34 | 74 | 1.21 |
| 4. | Andon Cerbone (F) | 43 | 18 | 49 | 1.14 |
| 5. | Rob Rassey (F) | 111 | 48 | 125 | 1.13 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2014-2015 | USHL | 56 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 1.43 | 6 |
| 2. | Brett Murray (F) | 2018-2019 | USHL | 62 | 41 | 35 | 76 | 1.23 | 35 |
| 3. | Cooper Simpson (F) | 2025-2026 | USHL | 61 | 34 | 40 | 74 | 1.21 | 68 |
| 4. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2013-2014 | USHL | 56 | 31 | 43 | 74 | 1.32 | 12 |
| 5. | Rob Rassey (F) | 2004-2005 | NAHL | 56 | 29 | 43 | 72 | 1.29 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brett Murray (F) | 2018-2019 | USHL | 62 | 41 | 35 | 76 | 1.23 | 35 |
| 2. | Sam Anas (F) | 2012-2013 | USHL | 64 | 37 | 26 | 63 | 0.98 | 18 |
| 3. | William Whitelaw (F) | 2022-2023 | USHL | 62 | 36 | 25 | 61 | 0.98 | 90 |
| 4. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2014-2015 | USHL | 56 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 1.43 | 6 |
| 5. | Cooper Simpson (F) | 2025-2026 | USHL | 61 | 34 | 40 | 74 | 1.21 | 68 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Josh Melnick (F) | 2014-2015 | USHL | 60 | 14 | 48 | 62 | 1.03 | 32 |
| 2. | Mike Ambrosia (F) | 2011-2012 | USHL | 60 | 18 | 47 | 65 | 1.08 | 71 |
| 3. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2014-2015 | USHL | 56 | 34 | 46 | 80 | 1.43 | 6 |
| 4. | Kyle Connor (F) | 2013-2014 | USHL | 56 | 31 | 43 | 74 | 1.32 | 12 |
| 5. | Rob Rassey (F) | 2004-2005 | NAHL | 56 | 29 | 43 | 72 | 1.29 | 28 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | League | GP | G | A | TP | PPG | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Patrick Conte (F) | 2011-2012 | USHL | 56 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 0.20 | 204 |
| 2. | Jeremy Smith (D) | 2004-2005 | NAHL | 51 | 8 | 27 | 35 | 0.69 | 198 |
| 3. | John Padulo (F) | 2012-2013 | USHL | 57 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 0.82 | 191 |
| 4. | Ben Paulides (D) | 2010-2011 | USHL | 59 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 0.25 | 168 |
| 5. | Richard Young (F) | 2009-2010 | USHL | 47 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0.17 | 162 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Recent USHL Entry Draft Selections
| rnd | # | player | born | birthplace | height | weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ||||||
| 2 | #35 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | #50 | Axel Brøngel-Larsson (D) | Oslo, NOR | 6'1" | 198 lbs | |
| 5 | #71 | Brady Knowling (G) | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 216 lbs | |
| 5 | #76 | Wilhelm Hasselhuhn (D) | Stockholm, SWE | 6'0" | 187 lbs | |
| 5 | #81 | Vashek Blanár (D) | Vail, CO, USA | 6'5" | 192 lbs | |
| 7 | #119 | Kamden Kaiser (F) | Northfield, MN, USA | 6'1" | 190 lbs | |
| 9 | #149 | Max Vilén (D) | Hammarlöv, SWE | 6'3" | 209 lbs | |
| 10 | #160 | Patrick McCormick (D) | Orland Park, IL, USA | 5'11" | 205 lbs | |
| 10 | #164 | Linus Rudslätt Debou (F) | Järfälla, SWE | 6'0" | 190 lbs | |
| 11 | #179 | Måns Goos (G) | Västerås, SWE | 6'5" | 198 lbs | |
| 12 | #194 |  Nikita Oleksiienko (G) | Dnipro, UKR | 6'1" | 201 lbs | |
| 13 | #209 | Liam Kilfoil (F) | Quispamsis, NB, CAN | 5'11" | 185 lbs | |
| 14 | #224 | Luke Pilkington (D) | North Vancouver, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 174 lbs | |
| 15 | #239 | Jack Peterson (D) | Ada, MI, USA | 6'0" | 181 lbs | |
| 16 | #254 | Caden Lindsay (F) | Minnetonka, MN, USA | 6'1" | 185 lbs | |
| 17 | #269 | Matyas Jonak (F) | Plzen, CZE | 5'10" | 176 lbs | |
| 18 | #284 | Adam Boatter (D) | Maple Ridge, BC, CAN | 5'11" | 181 lbs | |
| 19 | #299 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | #314 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | #329 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 2025 | ||||||
| 2 | #27 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | #50 | Melker Morin (D) | Stockholm, SWE | 5'11" | 185 lbs | |
| 5 | #72 | Tobias Trejbal (G) | Most, CZE | 6'4" | 196 lbs | |
| 6 | #101 | Jakub Vaněček (D) | Humpolec, CZE | 6'2" | 198 lbs | |
| 7 | #126 | Adam Zidlicky (F) | Praha, CZE | 6'0" | 170 lbs | |
| 8 | #141 | Kirill Zarubin (G) | Penza, RUS | 6'3" | 207 lbs | |
| 9 | #156 | Nic Whitehead (F) | Orlando, FL, USA | 5'10" | 168 lbs | |
| 10 | #171 |  Filip Vavro (G) | Banovce nad Bebravou, SVK | 6'0" | 187 lbs | |
| 11 | #186 | Vladimír Dravecký (D) | Manchester, NH, USA | 6'0" | 192 lbs | |
| 12 | #188 | Kyle O'Leary (F) | Medfield, MA, USA | 6'0" | 165 lbs | |
| 12 | #201 | Jackson Adams (D) | Clarence Center, NY, USA | 6'1" | 181 lbs | |
| 13 | #216 | Braden Guolla (F) | Innsbruck, AUT | 5'10" | 161 lbs | |
| 14 | #231 | Sebastian Dell'Elce (D) | Nobleton, ON, CAN | 6'1" | 185 lbs | |
| 15 | #246 | Harrison Smith (F) | Wellington, FL, USA | 5'9" | 150 lbs | |
| 16 | #261 | Filip Matejka (F) | Jicin, CZE | 5'11" | 172 lbs | |
| 17 | #276 | Filip Kacmarsky (F) | NJ, USA | 5'11" | 176 lbs | |
| 18 | #291 | Blake Cash (F) | Hampton Falls, NH, USA | 5'8" | 159 lbs | |
| 19 | #306 | Ben Rakowski (F) | Greenwood Village, CO, USA | 6'1" | 185 lbs | |
| 20 | #321 | Ryan Franks (F) | Roslyn, NY, USA | 6'4" | 205 lbs | |
| 21 | #336 | Vojtech Svancar (F) | Benesov, CZE | 5'10" | 183 lbs | |
| 2024 | ||||||
| 2 | #21 | Melvin Strahl (G) | Sollefteå, SWE | 6'3" | 170 lbs | |
| 2 | #30 | Michael Coleman (F) | Grand Forks, ND, USA | 6'0" | 174 lbs | |
| 3 | #34 | Justin Kerr (F) | Grand Rapids, MN, USA | 6'5" | 225 lbs | |
| 3 | #41 | Adam Benák (F) | Plzen, CZE | 5'8" | 163 lbs | |
| 4 | #46 | Hubert Clarke (D) | Norway House, MB, CAN | 6'2" | 201 lbs | |
| 4 | #56 | William Fleet (D) | Denver, CO, USA | 6'2" | 205 lbs | |
| 4 | #60 | Kade Stengrim (F) | Brainerd, MN, USA | 6'4" | 207 lbs | |
| 5 | #71 | Rian Chudzinski (F) | Needham, MA, USA | 6'1" | 190 lbs | |
| 7 | #103 | Oliver Turner (D) | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'5" | 212 lbs | |
| 8 | #108 | Jonathan Brown (D) | London, GBR | 6'2" | 205 lbs | |
| 8 | #118 | Victor Mannebratt (D) | Särö, SWE | 6'1" | 194 lbs | |
| 9 | #133 | Luke Santilli (D) | Reading, MA, USA | 6'4" | 212 lbs | |
| 12 | #168 | Tate Hardacre (D) | Chaska, MN, USA | 6'4" | 223 lbs | |
| 12 | #178 | Jakub Hes (F) | Zlin, CZE | 6'2" | 181 lbs | |
| 13 | #193 | Kade Kanaly (F) | Voorhees, NJ, USA | 6'3" | 185 lbs | |
| 14 | #208 | Tyler Stern (F) | Plainview, NY, USA | 5'10" | 174 lbs | |
| 15 | #223 | Anthony Casper (F) | Philadelphia, PA, USA | 6'0" | 168 lbs | |
| 16 | #238 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | #253 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 18 | #268 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 19 | #283 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 20 | #298 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | #313 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 22 | #328 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 23 | #343 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |
| 24 | #358 | No selection was made | - | - | - | - |