Roster Rundown
Lehigh Valley Phantoms are looking sharp as they prepare to hit the ice, with key players ready to make an impact. Tyson Foerster, leading the squad with 25 goals this season, is one to watch. His slapshot from the left wing is lethal—like a heat-seeking missile. On defense, Egor Zamula has been a standout, racking up 32 assists. Zamula's vision on the ice is second to none, threading passes through the tightest of lanes. In the net, Samuel Ersson has been solid with a .915 save percentage, keeping the Phantoms in many tight games. Coach hopes his form holds. A notable absence is Wade Allison, who’s nursing a lower-body injury. His physical play will be missed. Another one out is Ryan Fitzgerald, sidelined due to an upper-body injury.
Hershey Bears are coming in strong, leaning heavily on their top performers. Ethen Frank, with 28 goals, is their offensive dynamo. When Frank gets the puck, he’s a real threat. Mike Sgarbossa has been dishing assists left and right, tallying up 40 this season. He’s got that knack for setting up perfect scoring opportunities. Goaltender Hunter Shepard, with a .920 save percentage, is a fortress between the pipes. The team is counting on him to stand tall. Unfortunately, they’ll be without Mason Morelli, who’s out with an injury—his energy and hustle will be missed. Aliaksei Protas is also unavailable, which is a blow to their depth.
Head-to-Head
Lehigh Valley Phantoms and
Hershey Bears have a storied rivalry. Out of 122 contests, Hershey has the edge with 63 wins to Lehigh Valley’s 56, with 3 ending in a draw. Their last matchup saw
Hershey Bears edge out
Lehigh Valley Phantoms 3-2 on March 15, 2025. These teams know each other well, which always spices up the action on the rink.
Recent Form
Lehigh Valley Phantoms recent outings include a win against Laval Rocket (3:1) and a loss to Belleville Senators (3:2). They also fell to Providence Bruins (1:3) and Syracuse Crunch (0:3), but bounced back strongly against Milwaukee Admirals (6:3). Their form's been a bit like the wind—unpredictable.
Hershey Bears, on the other hand, had a tough stretch, losing to Utica Comets twice (4:7, 4:2), and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (3:2). They managed to snag a win over Bridgeport (1:4) but succumbed to Hartford Wolf Pack (4:3). Some turbulence there, for sure.
Standings
In the
AHL standings,
Lehigh Valley Phantoms are sitting mid-pack with a record of 36 wins, 29 losses, and 5 overtime losses.
Hershey Bears are slightly better off, holding a 39-27-4 record. Both teams are hustling to climb higher in the rankings as the season nears its climax.
Wrap-Up
With both teams jostling for playoff positions, this matchup's got a lot riding on it. Lehigh Valley's been a bit hit-or-miss lately, while Hershey's trying to shake off a string of losses. Each squad's got its key players, and the absence of a couple of their warriors might tip the scale. Phantoms' goal scorer Foerster against Hershey’s sturdy netminder Shepard could be the duel to watch.
Summary
As
Lehigh Valley Phantoms and
Hershey Bears prepare to lace up, the edge might just lie with Hershey given their slight lead in the standings and head-to-head history. They’ve shown they can pull through tight games, and with key players like Frank and Sgarbossa firing on all cylinders, they might just edge out the Phantoms again. But hey, it’s hockey—anything can happen when that puck drops.
Match Odds Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears
Leon's odds are 2.44 on Lehigh Valley Phantoms triumphing on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 2.52 on Hershey Bears visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 4.27.
