PHANTOMS CLOSE REGULAR SEASON WITH 8-7 SHOOTOUT WIN OVER CHICKEN ALFERDA The West Michigan Phantoms wrapped up the regular season Sunday afternoon at Walker Ice & Fitness Center with a dramatic 8-7 shootout victory over Chicken Alferda, surviving a wild third period and finishing the schedule on a winning note. The Phantoms entered the regular-season finale without Matt Zehr, Trevor Zenas, Ryker Barber, and Nate Skoboda, but the offense still produced seven regulation goals b

⛳🏒 A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE PHANTOMS GOLF OUTING A SUCCESS! 🏒⛳ This past Saturday marked the return of something that had been missing from the West Michigan Phantoms Hockey calendar for several years — our annual golf outing. After going a number of years without an outing, Ryker Barber stepped up, took charge, and made it happen. Putting together an event like this takes a lot more work than most people ever see. There are tee times to coordinate, players

Sunday, August 2, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Sunday Men’s League The West Michigan Phantoms saved their best hockey for the final period Sunday evening, erupting for five unanswered third-period goals to erase a two-goal deficit and skate away with an impressive 6-3 victory over the Chefs at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. It was a tale of two games. For the opening 24 minutes, the Chefs controlled the scoreboard and capitalized on their opportunities, while the Phanto

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Sunday Men’s League For the second consecutive week, the West Michigan Phantoms needed more than 36 minutes to decide a winner. Unlike the previous Sunday, however, this time the Phantoms walked away with the extra point, surviving a furious Bent Shafts comeback before earning a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. The win improved the Phantoms after another gritty Sunday afternoon battle and show

Chefs 9, West Michigan Phantoms 8 (Shootout) Sunday, July 19, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Walker, Michigan The West Michigan Phantoms battled through one of the wildest and most frustrating games in recent team history Sunday afternoon, falling 9-8 in a shootout to the Chefs after regulation ended tied 8-8. Despite dressing a short-handed lineup without Trevor Zenas (#10), Shawn DeBoer (#17), Nate Skoboda (#44), Trent Kik (#88), and goaltender Kevin Wootton (#35), th

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Walker Ice & Fitness Center – Walker, Michigan The Zombies battled hard on Wednesday night but came up short in a 3-1 loss to Just One More at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. Despite skating with a shortened lineup that was missing Trent Kik, Steve Downing, Mike Bowman, and Kevin Wootton, the Zombies stayed within striking distance throughout the evening before an early third-period goal proved to be the difference. Just One More opened the scoring midwa

Nice Twice Property 4, Zombies 3 (SO) Wednesday, July 15, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center The Zombies went toe-to-toe with league-leading Nice Twice Property and nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the Wednesday Summer League season before falling in a shootout, 4-3, Wednesday night at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. Nice Twice Property struck first with 1:18 remaining in the opening period as #85 scored with the extra attacker on the ice, finishing a passing play

Beer Hawks 4, Zombies 1 Wednesday, July 8, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center The Zombies couldn’t recover from a difficult opening period as the Beer Hawks scored four times in the first frame on their way to a 4-1 victory Wednesday night at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. The Beer Hawks broke the scoreless deadlock with 6:23 remaining in the first period when Jon Vierzen (#10) finished a passing play from #17 and Eric Pulaski (#5) for a 1-0 lead. Just 35 seconds later, with 5:

West Michigan Phantoms 7, Agape 4 Sunday, July 12, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Walker, Michigan The West Michigan Phantoms returned to the win column Sunday evening at Walker Ice & Fitness Center with an impressive 7-4 victory over Agape. Despite dressing a depleted defensive corps, the Phantoms received timely scoring throughout the lineup, a hat trick from Trevor Zenas (#10), and a momentum-changing penalty shot save from goaltender Kevin Wootton (#35). The Phantom

Rad Racing 6, Zombies 1 Wednesday, July 1, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center The Zombies battled hard but could not overcome a dominant second period by Rad Racing, falling 6-1 in Wednesday Summer League action at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. Rad Racing struck first with 8:30 remaining in the opening period when #8 finished a play set up by #2 to take a 1-0 lead. The Zombies answered back late in the period as #71 Kyle Severance buried a feed from Jason Buechler (#19) and Ti

Thundercocks 6, West Michigan Phantoms 5 (Shootout) Sunday, June 28, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Walker, Michigan The West Michigan Phantoms suffered one of their toughest defeats of Season 61 on Sunday afternoon at Walker Ice & Fitness Center, watching a commanding 4-1 lead early in the third period completely disappear before ultimately falling 6-5 in a shootout to the Thundercocks. The Phantoms skated without Natalie Nemes (#6), Jason Young (#7), Shawn DeBoer (#17

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WALKER, MI – As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Independence, the West Michigan Phantoms Hockey organization is proud to announce the release of two patriotic music videos, “USA! USA!” and “God Bless The USA,” honoring the nation, its freedoms, and the generations of Americans who have defended them. The videos feature Phantoms mascots Zam (#02) and Skates (#00) standing among some of America’s most iconic landmarks while

Gang Green 4, Zombies 2 Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center The final score may not have reflected the way the game was played, but the Zombies turned in one of their strongest offensive performances in months Wednesday night against Gang Green at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. From the opening faceoff, the Zombies displayed a level of speed, puck movement, and offensive pressure that had been missing for much of the season. The forward group consistently pus

West Michigan Phantoms 8, Team English 7 Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Walker, Michigan If Sunday’s game proved anything, it’s that no lead is safe and no game is over until the final horn sounds. The West Michigan Phantoms survived a wild back-and-forth battle against Team English, earning an 8-7 victory in one of the highest-scoring games in recent franchise memory. The game featured 15 total goals, multiple momentum swings, a furious Team English co

WALKER, MI – Each of the past three seasons, Ezra Gennello has lifted a championship trophy over his head. For the West Michigan Phantoms, adding the New Jersey native was a no-debate decision as the team looks to return to the top of the Sunday League standings. “There is a familiarity with Ezra (Gennello) that allows him to enter the lineup and make an impact from day one,” said Phantoms General Manager Kevin Wootton. Currently the voice of the Muskegon Lumberjacks of the U

The Zombies went toe-to-toe with the defending Wednesday Summer League champion Beer Hawks and nearly pulled off a late comeback before falling 2-1 at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. The opening period was a defensive battle, with neither team able to break through. Zombie goaltender Kevin Wootton (#35) was outstanding early, turning aside several quality opportunities and frustrating the reigning champions throughout the night. The deadlock was finally broken in the second peri

Bent Shafts 5, West Michigan Phantoms 1 Sunday, June 7, 2026 • Walker Ice & Fitness Center • Walker, Michigan The West Michigan Phantoms returned to Walker Ice & Fitness Center on Sunday evening looking to build on the momentum from their season-opening victory. Despite a competitive effort and several bright spots throughout the lineup, the Phantoms dropped a 5-1 decision to Bent Shafts in Sunday Men’s League action. The Phantoms entered the contest without Nate Skoboda (#44

Phantoms Open Season #61 By Routing Defending Champion Gun Ru 9-2 The West Michigan Phantoms opened Season #61 with authority Sunday night, storming past defending champion Gun Ru in a dominant 9-2 victory to begin the new season. Despite missing several regulars — including Sam Schaab (#4), Andrew Erickson (#91), Matt Zehr (#5), and Natalie Nemes (#6) — the Phantoms rolled offensively from the opening puck drop and never looked back against the defending champs. 1st Period T

The West Michigan Phantoms saw their playoff run come to an end Sunday night with a 4-1 loss to Gun Ru at Walker Ice & Fitness Center. Despite the final score, the Phantoms battled hard from start to finish and continued pushing late into the third period. After a scoreless first period that featured strong defensive play and steady pressure on both ends, Gun Ru broke through in the second with three goals in just over four minutes to take control of the game. The Phantoms st

Walker, MI- The West Michigan Phantoms are proud to announce the signing of defenseman Natalie Nemes from Merrimack College. Nemes joins the Phantoms after a five-year collegiate career with the Warriors, where she developed into a dependable, defense-first blueliner known for her shot-blocking ability and steady presence. Over her collegiate career, Nemes appeared in 143 games, recording 6 goals and 13 assists for 19 points while consistently contributing in key defensive si