Hatch Recalled by Phantoms
October 25, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Lehigh Valley Phantoms News Release
Lehigh Valley, PA - The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, proud AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have recalled forward Matt Hatch from his loan to the Reading Royals (ECHL). Hatch, 24, recorded two penalty minutes in Reading's season-opening 6-3 setback at the Wheeling Nailers last Saturday.
A native of Massena, New York, Hatch is in the midst of his first professional season after a four-year career at Union College. In four years with the Dutchmen, the 5'11", 185-pound forward amassed 34 goals, 73 points and a plus-64 rating in 148 games. He was part of Union's run to the 2014 Men's Ice Hockey Championship and was named to the Eastern College Athletic Conference's Hockey All-Academic Team.
After a thrilling, come-from-behind 4-2 triumph over the Hershey Bears at PPL Center last night, the Phantoms continue their busy weekend tonight when the team heads to Binghamton for their first showdown of the year with the Senators. Lehigh Valley then concludes its three-game week tomorrow with a 5:00 PM rematch in Hershey.
The Phantoms then return to PPL Center this Wednesday when they welcome the rival Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to town for the first time this season. The puck drops at 7:05 PM and tickets are available now at the Mealey's Furniture Box Office at PPL Center (701 Hamilton Street), by calling 610-347-TIXX (8499) or online at pplcenter.com.
Check it out! Don't miss the action and fun of Lehigh Valley Phantoms hockey at PPL Center in downtown Allentown! Contact the Phantoms Front Office for information on season tickets and affordable partial-season plans by calling 610-224-GOAL (4625).
Upcoming Home Games:
Wednesday, October 29, 2014, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM (The rival Penguins make their first trip to PPL Center!)
Saturday, November 1, 2014, Hartford Wolf Pack vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
Saturday, November 15, 2014, Toronto Marlies vs. Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 7:05 PM
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