Cerbone scored on the empty net with 1:20 remaining in regulation to cap off the night for the Phantoms. Team. She is provided through a partnership with UPMC Sports Medicine. Tim also serves as the Co-Owner of Team Minnesota AAA Hockey Club. Prior to the Phantoms, Amber spent time as the athletic trainer with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA hockey organization. Ward also has experience as an Assistant Coach with the Soo Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League) and the San Antonio Rampage (American Hockey League), along with stints in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders, St Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Men's Ice Hockey WebAndy has been a huge part of our success and leaves big shoes to fill, said Head Coach Doug Christiansen. From Tri-City's Anderson Cup this year to the St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup in 2019, he has been affiliated with winning every step of the way in his career and we fully expect him to bring that mentality to Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN, OH The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history. Dont forget to follow the Fuel on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok (IndyFuel) for news, updates, contests and much more throughout the 2021-22 season. Last year with the Storm he totaled five goals and 18 assists for 23 points. The Phantoms kick off their main camp from July 11-17 in Pittsburgh, at PrintScape Arena. He ends his tenure with the Phantoms as the all-time leader in games coached and wins and had a final record of 164-136-43 in the regular season. Ryan also currently coaches the highly ranked Fox Motors 2005 team. Youngstown chose the latter, building a lead in the second period and then stifling the visitors offense in the third period as they downed Team USA 5-1 Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. The Phantoms also announced that the contracts of associate head coach Andy Contois and assistant coach Brandon Gotkin have been extended through the 2024-2025 season. Jason played four years of professional hockey and concluded his playing career in 2006. Detroit Pistons Pull Off Surprising Blowout Against the Miami Heat 116-96, United States Hockey League message board, Phantoms Sweep Their Way into Eastern Conference Final with 3-1 Win Over Cedar Rapids, Cerbone's Game Winner Lifts Phantoms in Double Overtime, Phantoms End Regular Season with 5-1 Victory Over Team USA, Big Second Period Lifts Chicago to 4-2 Win. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Take control of your EliteProspects profile! Shane Lachance has been named the captain of the Phantoms for the 2022-23 season, and coach Ward says he is a huge key. Youngstown is 1-1 in the Eastern Conference Final, losing in 2013 to Dubuque and beating Team USA in 2018. Mike Macchioni was named firector of sports performance. Founded in 2018, they are the first Junior Hockey team to be based out of Maryland. To ensure the most secure and best overall experience on our website, we recommend the latest versions of. He lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with his wife Megan, daughter Cooper (11) and son Harrison (9). said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "(Jack) has really never been apprehensive about getting the seatbelt off. She, Check out the latest issue of The Business Journal. He has coached at various levels of youth hockey in Michigan and is currently the head coach for the Little Caesars Midget Minor program in Detroit. Heended his playing career by playing4 years ACHA D1 and D2 as asenior year captain atRider University. "I want to thank Brad for all he has done for the Youngstown Phantoms organization," said Phantoms President Andrew Goldman. Jason will also help oversee scouting and player recruiting for the Black Bears. He checked off all those boxes. "He has been the consummate professional and has developed elite hockey players and more importantly, incredible young men. The USHL is the finest Junior League in the country and I look forward to working with Keith, Andrew and Brad to lead them back to success on the ice., I am excited to build on our success with the Black Bears by expanding my hockey role inside of Black Bear Sports Group with the Phantoms, said Co-GM, Ryan Kosecki. YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms announced Tuesday that Ryan Ward would be taking over as head coach this upcoming season. Mr. Primeau serves as President of Hockey Operations for the Phantoms, overseeing scouting, coaching and strategy. He will leave Youngstown as the Phantoms' all-time leader in every major coaching category (games coached, wins, losses) and had a final record of 164-136-43 in the regular season, 9-11 in the postseason. Ward has been floating around the hockey world since 2008 and got his start as a video coach for the New York Islanders. With the defense collapsing on Whitelaw, he slid a pass over to Willson, who buried a one-timer from the hashmarks to put Youngstown ahead 2-1. In his time in Maryland, the team made considerable strides leading up to their first NAHL Eastern Conference playoff appearance and first round win vs the Johnstown Tomahawks. You take what you like from people that you work with, and you learn from it and you mesh it with your own philosophy. Playoffs. We're super excited to play in front of our fans and represent this city well.". The Phantoms are in fantastic shape heading into next year and beyond and much of that is thanks to Brads years of tireless commitment to the team and to its players.. Amber Martinelli is joining the Phantoms for her first season as our athletic trainer. Former head coach Brad Patterson led the Phantoms to a 29-23-0-10 record in the 2021-22 season. led the team in goals with 26 and in points with 55 through 54 games. Youngstown leads the series 1-0 and can eliminate Cedar Rapids with a win on Sunday. We are excited for him to have a new opportunity and wish him well in Youngstown. Contois has nine professional seasons under his belt split between North America and Europe. Ward has been An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. Vandegrift, previously the chief operating officer, has served in multiple positions throughout his 25-year tenure with the agency, including account supervisor,, WARREN, Ohio Coldwell Banker EvenBay Real Estate has welcomed Diane Fredenburg to its team of real estate professionals. Keith is a former NHL player who spent 15 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers. Playoff Tickets - Youngstown Phantoms USHL.COM Be apart of the Phantom's postseason push for the Clark Cup. The team plays home games at Piney Orchard Ice Arena in Odenton, MD and are owned by Black Bear Sports Group. United States Hockey League message board, Fleet Farm Honors Hometown Heroes Throughout the 2021-22 Season, Phantoms Announce Ryan Ward as Head Coach, Caps Fall in Game 2 of Clark Cup Finals, Head Home for Games 3 and 4 with Series Tied Up, Phantoms Sweep Their Way into Eastern Conference Final with 3-1 Win Over Cedar Rapids, Cerbone's Game Winner Lifts Phantoms in Double Overtime, Phantoms End Regular Season with 5-1 Victory Over Team USA, Big Second Period Lifts Chicago to 4-2 Win. Were going to try to possess the puck, were going to be tight and were going to play a style of hockey that I think our players will love to play and I think everyone benefits from. We are thrilled to have Jason and Ryan on board so Brad can return full-time to coaching where he has achieved great success over the years for the Phantoms., Given our poor performance on the ice the past two years, particularly on the defensive end where we were consistently among the worst in the league, we felt we owed it to our players, fans and our whole organization to make meaningful changes to our staff, our recruiting team and our overall player development process, said Murry N. Gunty, Co-Owner of the Phantoms and CEO of Black Bear Sports Group. Phantoms also terminate both Assistant Coaches and Scouting staff. They will be able to bring together the entire Black Bear Youth and Junior Hockey network to continue our ascension program and recruit elite players to join our Junior teams.. Ward also has experience as an assistant coach with the Soo Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League) and the San Antonio Rampage (American Hockey League), along with stints in the National Hockey League with the New York Islanders, St Louis Blues, and Toronto Maple Leafs. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth head coach in franchise history. 3-11-1-1 when trailing at the second intermission and playing an opponent who was 16-5-3-1 when scoring the first goal and 16-2-2-1 when leading at the second intermission. An offensive zone faceoff win by Andon Cerbone set Whitelaw up perfectly for a one-timer, and he let go a half-slapper that had enough steam on it to squeeze through the six-hole of Bruno Bruveris (27 saves) and across the goal line for a 1-0 Youngstown lead.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_8',198,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); Cedar Rapids tied the game later in the second at 15:04. To contact, please email Jasonat jdeskins@youngstownphantoms.com. These signings, along with Ryan's, provide long term stability for our program and we cannot wait to get started.". Ward comes to Youngstown from the Tri-City Storm where he was the Director of Player Development for the USHL club and the Hockey Director of the Windy City Storm, Tri-City's youth hockey program. Player Register. Returning to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time since 2018, the Phantoms will face the Chicago Steel in a best-of-five series that starts Friday May 5. Youngstown made the playoffs in each of Patterson's first three seasons, as well as his final one, including an appearance in the 2018 Clark Cup Final. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Tim is entering his 6th season as the Head Coach at Totino-Grace High School whichcompetes in the top division in Minnesota. Jason Deskinsspent previous seasons withthe Omaha Lancers of the USHL as their Assistant General Manager and Director of Scouting. The arena opened in 2005 and books a wide variety of music, sports and family-oriented events. Youngstown won the best-of-three series over Cedar Rapids two-games-to-none to advance to the Eastern Conference Final. Ward comes to Youngstown from the Tri-City Storm where he was the Director of Player Development for the USHL club and the Hockey Director of the Windy City Storm, Tri-Citys youth hockey program. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine. The Youngstown Phantoms may have gotten two-point nights out of top-scorers William Whitelaw and Andon Cerbone. She is provided through a partnership with UPMC Sports Medicine. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. We see that you have javascript disabled. The Youngstown Phantoms and Head Coach Brad Patterson decided to go in different directions upon the expiration of Pattersons contract at the end of June, The arena opened in 2005 and has a capacity of 5,900 and can seat 5,200 fans. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Phantoms kick off their main camp July 11th at PrintScape Arena. I want to thank Brad for all he has done for the Youngstown Phantoms organization, said Phantoms president Andrew Goldman in a press release. Phantoms complete sweep, headed to Eastern Conference . A native of Assonet, Massachusetts, Ward also spent time with the Soo Greyhounds (OHL), San Antonio Rampage (AHL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Toronto Maple Leafs, and New York Islanders. The Fuel coaching staff continues to build the roster for the 2021-22 ECHL season. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Just $42/year or $5/month will get you full Business Journal Daily | The Youngstown Publishing Company. Putting together a record of 67-50-10-2 behind the Fuel bench, Contois returns to the USHL where he spent two seasons as assistant coach of the Central Illinois Flying Aces. Born Jan 10 1996 -- Tempe, AZ. (Jack) has really never been apprehensive about getting the A former Miami Redhawk and All-CCHA member, Jason was a four-year letter-winner, three year Captain, and was elected Miami's offensive player of the year in 1998-1999 and 2000-2001. They are well respected amongst our ownership group and management team, and we could not be happier that they will be part of the program's direction as we ascend the ranks of junior hockey and the USHL. Jason and Ryan have achieved great success in both Junior and Youth Hockey and we believe that they will do great things for the Phantoms going forward., I am thrilled to join Black Bear Sports Group to lead the Youngstown Phantoms and assist with the Maryland Black Bears, said new Co-GM, Jason Deskins. It is an honor to be named the Head Coach of the Youngstown Phantoms, said Ryan Ward. - Ability to add additional data to your career profile: Videos, Images, Social Media, Referrals, Fitness Testing Results and much more! Andy has been a huge part of our success and leaves big shoes to fill, said Head Coach Doug Christiansen. He has spent four years as a video scout for Bill Armstrong of the St. LouisBlues. Being on the same page as those guys was great. Expect to see the Phantoms doing a little bit of everything on the ice this season. (Jack) has really never been apprehensive about getting the seatbelt off. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Youngstown Phantoms (the Phantoms) of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and Black Bear Sports Group are pleased to announce the immediate hiring of Jason Deskins and Ryan Kosecki as Co-General Managers and Co-Vice Presidents of Hockey Operations for the Phantoms. Since then, hes made multiple stops and has spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Soo Greyhounds (Ontario Hockey League), San Antonio Rampage (American Hockey League), and most recently, the Tri-City Storm and their youth program, the Windy City Storm. Youngstown, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history. Andon Cerbones game-winner leads Youngstown to Game 1 win over Cedar Rapids Jack Willson scores game-winning goal After the second period, we talked about our weak side (defenseman) needing to be way more active, said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. A native of Mission, TX, Steven has spent time in the NAHL, NCAA DIII, CHL and ECHL. Phantoms' Head Coach Brad Patterson joins Matt for the season finale of the show to put a bow on last year, talk about some of the personnel changes the Phantoms have had, and look ahead to the 2021-2022 season Ghost Stories is also available in podcast form on Apple, Google, Amazon, and many more! He has been the consummate professional and has developed elite hockey players and more importantly, incredible young men. We only use official stats. "I think the guys are extremely excited to be here with the resources and everything they have here. Ward, a Bowling Green alumnus, will be returning to Ohio. Meet the team behind the Youngstown Phantoms. Jason resides in Michigan with his wife, Christine and sons, Andrew and Jacob. Game 5 (if necessary) will be on Thursday May 11. Amber Martinelli is joining the Phantoms for her first season as our athletic trainer. Were going to be a team that is always coming out. Be apart of the Phantom's postseason push for the Clark Cup. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Drafted 2013, 13 #189 overall by Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL Entry Draft. Our players will be aggressive, assertive, and unafraid to make plays. Ward comes to Youngstown from the Tri-City Storm where he was the Director of Player Development for the USHL club and the Hockey Director of the Windy City Storm, Tri-City's youth hockey program. Ryan has trained under the likes of Scott Gordon, Sheldon Keefe, Mike Babcock, and Anthony Noreen and has been involved with championship programs such as the Tri-City Storm, Soo Greyhounds, and the St. Louis Blues. Everyone knew what was at stake, said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. Despite making it to the Clark Cup playoffs, the Phantoms were swept in the first round by the Madison Capitols. The Phantoms are also pleased to announce that they have installed a new, dedicated fitness and workout room in their home rink, the Covelli Center. From all his stops over the years, Ward has adopted a philosophy of learning, then taking what youve learned and adapting it. He oversees the scouting, recruiting and rosters for the organization's four Tier 1 national bound teams. Dr. Sweeney is a pediatrician at Akron Children's Hospital, where he's been practicing since 2020. The veteran had 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points last season. Brandon spent three seasons with the Black Bears under the mentorship of Head Coach and GM, Clint Mylymok. Everyone knew what was at Brad is a first-class person and his contributions to the program will not be forgotten.". When we opened our search, we knew that we wanted someone that was offensive-minded, creative, and passionate. From the General Managersto the Training Coach, each component of the coaching staff and hockey operations team for the Youngstown Phantoms is crucial to maintaining this team atpeak performance duringeach game. Cloud State graduate, and has been working in the hockey world for over six years, covering many levels of the game from juniors to the NHL. Asst. YOUNGSTOWN After Fridays 4-1 loss to the Tri-City Storm, Youngstown Phantoms coach Brad Patterson talked about the teams poor execution and compete level. Trey Taylor "After the second period, we talked about our weak side (defenseman) needing to be way more active," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. " Goaltending Coach Neil Conway. "He has been the consummate professional and has developed elite hockey players and more importantly, incredible young men. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Phantoms camp kicks off in July at the PrintScape Arena in Pittsburgh. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Jason resides in Michigan with his wife, Christine and sons, Andrew and Jacob. "He was a wonderful ambassador and example of what being a Phantom means. Hewent on to completehis residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in sports medicine atAkron Children's. Jeff Cox was hired as the Assistant General Manager of the Youngstown Phantoms in January. Those moments mean a lot to our group. We are going to be a team that is in your face, that defends hard, that wins transitions from offensive to defensive and defensive to offensive, Ward said. Ryan has trained under the likes of Scott Gordon, Sheldon Keefe, Mike Babcock, and Anthony Noreen and has been involved with championship programs such as the Tri-City Storm, Soo Greyhounds, and the St. Louis Blues. "Everyone knew what was at stake," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. "They have done an excellent job in guiding and developing our players and are immense parts of the future of the Phantoms. He's showing what his future's going to look like in Youngstown and beyond. ", "It is an honor to be named the Head Coach of the Youngstown Phantoms," said Ryan Ward. Tim Parkos (Apple Valley, MN) has been involved in hockey over the past 20 years in Minnesota at multiple levels and facets that include youth hockey up through high school. We use cookies to personalize content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyze our traffic. Ryan is a talented, young, up-and-coming hockey mind that wants to play a fast paced, competitive, puck-possession style in Youngstown.. Was a part of the2005 ECHL, KellyCup Champion team of theTrenton Titans, the2013 ECHL North DivisionChampions, Reading Royals and the 2018 National Champion Little Caesars'. Learn about each person and their position within the team of the Youngstown Phantoms. The Lynnfield, Mass., native came to Youngstown after serving as Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel from June 2018 through November 2021. Whitelaw was also responsible for the game's opening marker, cashing in at 9:37 of the second period. Webroster and statistics. It was Musa's third goal in four career playoff games against Youngstown (the other two goals coming last season with Madison), but that was all the offense Cedar Rapids could muster on this night. The Phantoms are in fantastic shape heading into next year and beyond and much of that is thanks to Brads years of tireless commitment to the team and to its players.. USHL.COM. Lge. According to a release from the team, the Phantoms and previous head coach Brad Patterson elected to go their separate ways at the end of his contract, which expires in June. Hegrew up playing roller hockey and started playing ice hockey as a firstyear Midget. The Phantoms play at Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio. Patterson began his coaching career as an assistant coach with the Phantoms in the team's inaugural season of 2009-2010 and was promoted to head coach prior to the 2016-2017 campaign. Youngstown made the playoffs in each of Patterson's first three seasons, as well as his final one, including an appearance in the 2018 Clark Cup Final. I want to thank Brad for all he has done for the Youngstown Phantoms organization, said Phantoms President Andrew Goldman. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth head coach in the programs history. Head Coach Andy Contois. Patterson has been a part of the Phantoms since the 2009-10 season as an assistant coach and was promoted to head coach for the 2016-17 season. Andrew Goldman, President of Junior Hockey, Black Bear Sports Group, agoldman@youngstownphantoms.com. Black Bear targets ice arenas in metropolitan areas with compelling demographics, existing youth hockey clubs and a National Hockey League club presence. The four-story building has been renovated inside. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. The Phantoms have only faced the Steel in the playoffs once previously, the opening round of the 2017 playoffs, which the Steel won in five games. Lincoln Stars advance to Western Conference Finals with 3-1 win in Waterloo; Phantoms and Steel set to collide in Eastern Conference Finals, Fargo moves on, Black Hawks force game three and Chicago takes game one from Dubuque, Force, Stars and Phantoms take 1-0 series leads as second round gets underway, McAlpine: It's time to fix the USHL playoff format and schedule, Phantoms completed trade with Omaha. He earned his medical degree fromNortheast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio. By Phantoms Staff. Youngstown clinched second place with win. Adam Ingram This new training area represents the first full-time fitness facility in the history of the Phantoms; it will allow the players to enhance their development in the same building where they practice and play games. The Phantoms are in fantastic shape heading into next year and beyond and much of that is thanks to Brad's years of tireless commitment to the team and to its players. Contois has nine professional seasons under his belt split between North America and Europe. Andon Cerbones game-winner leads Youngstown to Game 1 win over Cedar Rapids Jack Willson scores game-winning goal After the second period, we Amber attended Capital University where she received her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. Jason joins the Phantoms after helping lead the Lancers to a second-place overall finish in the Western Conference in the 2021-21 season. Asst. "First of all, we want to thank the Youngstown Phantoms for inviting us," added Cedar Rapids Head Coach and General Manager Mark Carlson. With Fowler having fallen out of the blue paint, Jack Musa threw a shot from below the goal line back into the crease which ricocheted off a Phantoms defenseman and into the cage. Youngstown, OH - The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history. Extending the contracts of Andy and Brandon was a priority for us and our program, President of Hockey Operations Keith Primeau said in a press release. Fredenburg is a lifelong resident of Trumbull County and has served the community in real estate for over 20 years. I am ecstatic to work alongside our management and coaching staff, and most importantly, our players, as we usher in this next era of hockey in Youngstown. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff. Oktay Armagan is a native of Queens, New York. After attending Northern Michigan University, he played three ECHL seasons, tallying 52 goals and 74 assists in 177 games with the Gwinnett Gladiators, Stockton Thunder, Mississippi SeaWolves and Johnstown Chiefs. Our team will play a fast, skilled, in-your-face style that will be fun to watch. They have done an excellent job in guiding and developing our players and are immense parts of the future of the Phantoms. Jason Deskins, Ryan Kosecki and I have coached against each other for a while, Ward said. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio After a disappointing finish to the 2021-22 season, there's a lot to be excited about in Youngstown, Ohio, for the upcoming USHL season. This year is Oktay's second year with the team. Jason previously was the Assistant GM and Head Scout of the Black Bears and is also the current head coach of the Honeybaked Midget Minor program in Detroit where he has led the team to a National Championship. Ward comes to Youngstown from the Tri-City Storm "The resolve of our guys!" Mr. Primeau is also the Vice President of Hockey Operations for the Black Bears' NAHL affiliate, the Maryland Black Bears. Player birthdate, birthplace, height and weight information for the Youngstown Phantoms. The team plays home Andon Cerbones game-winner leads Youngstown to Game 1 win over Cedar Rapids Jack Willson scores game-winning goal After the second period, we talked about our weak side (defenseman) needing to be way more active, said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. YOUNGSTOWN, OH The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history. ", "Brad was an integral part of the Youngstown Phantoms fabric for the past thirteen seasons," said Phantoms Co-GM's Ryan Kosecki and Jason Deskins. Challenged at the Cedar Rapids blue line, Whitelaw had to dance around Eric Pohlkamp, which created a 2-on-1 from the blue line-in. Youngstown chose the latter, building a lead in the second period and then stifling the visitors offense in the third period as they downed Team USA 5-1 Saturday night at the Covelli Centre. They are well respected amongst our ownership group and management team, and we could not be happier that they will be part of the program's direction as we ascend the ranks of junior hockey and the USHL. WebDrafted 2013, 13 #189 overall by Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL Entry Draft . Youngstown leads the series 1-0 and can eliminate Cedar Rapids with a win on Sunday. Fouryears as theGame Situational Coach and one year as the AssistantCoach for the NAHL's Jamestown Rebels. Andy has spent the previous two seasons with the Indy Fuel of Our players will be aggressive, assertive, and unafraid to make plays. The team is Co-owned by Bruce Zoldan, Founder and CEO of Phantoms Fireworks, the largest retail fireworks business in the United States and Murry Gunty, CEO of Black Bear Sports Group, the largest youth hockey and ice rink business in North America. Armagan is a native of Queens, New York. Candidates can send resumes to indycoachdoug@indyfuelhockey.com. The Phantoms are also proud to announce that the contracts of Associate Head Coach Andy Contois and Assistant Coach Brandon Gotkin have been extended through the 2024-2025 season. Andy has spent two previous seasons with the The Phantoms are also proud to announce that the contracts of Associate Head Coach Andy Contois and Assistant Coach Brandon Gotkin have been extended through the 2024-2025 season.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_7',198,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-oursportscentral_com-medrectangle-4-0'); "Extending the contracts of Andy and Brandon was a priority for us and our program," said Keith Primeau, President of Hockey Operations for Youngstown. "I thought the guys did a great job executing to get through game 62 in a The team, comprised of Elman Kazimli, Jakob Peters, Jason, CANTON, Ohio Innis Maggiore this week announced that Mark Vandegrift has been appointed president of the marketing agency. - Premium Design on your profile page (optional) Koseckiis also the Assistant General Manager with the Maryland Black Bears, the Head Coach for the Fox Motors '05 U16 AAA team, and the on ice Hockey Director for TPH Grand Rapids. Prior to the Phantoms, Amber spent time as the athletic trainer with the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite AAA hockey organization. Jason Deskinsreturns withthe Youngstown phantoms in the 2022-2023season as Co-General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations. Games 1 & 2 will be played in Chicago with Youngstown hosting Games 3 & 4 (if necessary) on May 8 & 9.