What league does Youngstown Phantoms play in?

Youngstown Phantoms play in the USHL.

When was Youngstown Phantoms founded?

Youngstown Phantoms was founded in 2003 in Youngstown, OH, USA, USA.

Where is Youngstown Phantoms based?

Youngstown Phantoms is based in Youngstown, OH, USA.

Who is the head coach of Youngstown Phantoms?

The head coach of Youngstown Phantoms is Brad Patterson.

Who is the captain of Youngstown Phantoms?

The captain of Youngstown Phantoms is Craig Needham.

What arena does Youngstown Phantoms play in?

Youngstown Phantoms play their home games at Covelli Centre in Youngstown, OH, USA.

Who is the general manager of Youngstown Phantoms?

The general manager of Youngstown Phantoms is Jason Koehler.

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2018-2019 Youngstown Phantoms Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#29	Justin Evenson (G)	26	1999	Minneapolis, MN, USA	6'1"	174	L
	#34	Jon Mor (G)	25	2000	Highland Park, IL, USA	6'2"	201	L
	#31	Vinnie Purpura (G)	27	1998	Lemont, IL, USA	6'6"	225	R
	#29	Christian Stoever (G)	25	2000	Northville, MI, USA	6'3"	176	L
	#31	Chad Veltri (G)	27	1998	Fox Chapel, PA, USA	5'11"	187	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Mike Brown (D)	24	2001	Belmont, MA, USA	6'2"	223	L
	#23	Gianfranco Cassaro (D)	26	1999	Nobleton, ON, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#72	Liam Dennison (D)	27	1999	Guelph, ON, CAN	5'9"	187	L
	#5	Jayson Dobay (D)	26	1999	Weymouth, MA, USA	6'0"	181	L
	#11	Thomas Farrell (D)	27	1999	Mettawa, IL, USA	6'1"	201	R
	#2	Aiden Gallacher (D)	25	2000	Rochester Hills, MI, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#24	Steve Holtz (D)	26	1999	White Lake, MI, USA	6'4"	201	R
	#4	Nikolai Jenson (D)	25	2000	Cold Spring, MN, USA	5'11"	194	R
	#27	John Larkin (D)	25	2001	Detroit, MI, USA	6'2"	190	L
	#3	Jeppe Urup Mogensen (D)	26	1999	Odense, DEN	6'2"	196	R
FORWARDS
	#45	Joey Abate (LW/C)"A"	27	1998	Bloomingdale, IL, USA	6'1"	196	L
		Timur Alishlalov (F)	23	2002	Moskva, RUS	5'9"	165	R
	#7	Tristan Amonte (RW/LW)	26	2000	Norwell, MA, USA	6'0"	165	R
	#77	Matthew Barnaby (C/RW)	27	1998	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'3"	190	R
	#26	Josh DeLuca (F)	26	1999	Livonia, MI, USA	6'1"	159	R
	#9	Matt DeMelis (F)	26	1999	Hingham, MA, USA	6'1"	190	L
	#22	Ethan DeStefani (RW)	26	1999	Bedford, NH, USA	6'3"	201	R
	#17	Riley Duran (C/RW)	24	2002	Woburn, MA, USA	6'2"	198	R
	#3	Roman Kraemer (F)	28	1998	Pittsburgh, PA, USA	5'10"	194	L
	#16	Trevor Kuntar (C/LW)	24	2001	Buffalo, NY, USA	6'0"	205	L
	#3	Cade Lemmer (C)	24	2002	Chicago, IL, USA	5'9"	194	L
	#91	Connor MacEachern (C)	26	1999	Brooklin, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#18	Jack Malone (RW/C)	25	2000	Danville, CA, USA	6'1"	190	R
	#14	Dalton Messina (F)	27	1998	Macomb, MI, USA	5'11"	194	L
	#21	Brett Murray (LW/RW)	27	1998	Bolton, ON, CAN	6'5"	227	L
	#13	Craig Needham (C)"C"	26	1999	Medford, MA, USA	5'10"	181	L
	#92	Liam Robertson (C)	25	2000	Clarington, ON, CAN	6'2"	170	R
	#19	Ben Schoen (C)	23	2002	Toldeo, OH, USA	5'8"	165	R
	#20	Arseni Smekhnov (C)	25	2001	Kirov, RUS	6'2"	194	L
	#17	Garrett Steele (RW)	23	2002	Chelsea, MI, USA	6'0"	190	R
	#8	Jake Suede (F)	25	2000	Macomb, MI, USA	5'11"	185	L
		Henry Wagner (LW)	24	2001	St. Louis, MO, USA	5'9"	170	L
	#77	Jonathan Young (F)	25	2000	Pelham, NH, USA	6'2"	201	L

Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 17Av Age: 18.83 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 187 lbsCompare with other teams »

2018-2019 Youngstown Phantoms Staff

Head CoachBrad Patterson
Asst. CoachNicholas Peruzzi
Asst. CoachJeff Potter
Goaltending CoachShane Clifford
General ManagerJason Koehler
Equipment ManagerJerry Hillman
Pres. of Hockey OperationsKeith Primeau
ScoutDavid Crandall
Strength & Conditioning CoachTed Rendinell
VP. of Hockey OperationsChris Kanaly

Team Staff History

2018-2019 Youngstown Phantoms Captains

"C"

Craig Needham

"A"

Joey Abate

Team Captaincy History

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Youngstown Phantoms Facts

Plays in: United States Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Youngstown, OH, USA Map
Founded: 2003

2018-2019 Youngstown Phantoms Roster Facts

Nationalities

30 players
5 players
2 players
1 player

Experience

Youngstown Phantoms: 1 669 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Covelli Centre
Location: Youngstown, OH, USA
Capacity: 5 700
Construction Year: 2005

Youngstown Phantoms Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
02/14/2026 11:05 PM UTC	Youngstown Phantoms	Muskegon Lumberjacks	-	USHL
02/14/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Youngstown Phantoms	Muskegon Lumberjacks	-	USHL
02/08/2026 12:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Youngstown Phantoms	1 - 4	USHL
02/07/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Lincoln Stars	Youngstown Phantoms	3 - 4 (SO)	USHL
01/31/2026 01:05 AM UTC	Chicago Steel	Youngstown Phantoms	3 - 4	USHL

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Richard Zemlicka (F)

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Youngstown Phantoms History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	USHL	44	32	9	-	-	3	169	101	67	1.52	1	-
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

Kyle Connor (F)

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