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GAME RECAPS & TEAM NEWS


LCA Main: 10-13-19
The West Michigan Phantoms etched another historic mark into the team’s seventeen plus year history on Sunday, October 13, 2019, as members of the Phantoms and friends, took to the main ice at Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The twelve vs. twelve skater batter, combined with a goaltender on each end, played against each other in a pre-drafted game that was captained by longtime Phantom Matt Zehr (gray team) and brother Brad Zehr (black team). The 2:00pm faceoff
Kevin Wootton
Oct 13, 2019


L.C. Walker Arena: 3-16-19
For so many years, the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan is where many Phantoms grew up watching the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Muskegon Fury, as well as playing for the Muskegon Chiefs. On Saturday, March 16th, 2019, members and friends of the West Michigan Phantoms skated in a scrimmage at the L.C. Walker Arena. In an event that was highly received by the players, 26 individuals skated against each other in a Phantom Black vs. Phantom Yellow game during the afternoon be
Kevin Wootton
Mar 16, 2019


LCA Practice Rink: 4-7-18
Following a trip to the Joe Louis Arena in 2017, the West Michigan Phantoms returned to Detroit on April 7, 2018 to once again play in the home of the Detroit Red Wings. This time, the Practice Rink at Little Caesars Arena would be the site for a Black vs. Yellow game between Phantom teammates and friends. The Saturday evening clash would feature 19 skaters and 2 goaltenders battling it out. "When looking at the events and venues that the Phantoms have been able to play at in
Kevin Wootton
Apr 7, 2018


LCA Practice Rink: 3-31-18
Following a trip to the Joe Louis Arena in 2017, the West Michigan Phantoms returned to Detroit on March 31, 2018 to once again play in the home of the Detroit Red Wings. This time, the Practice Rink at Little Caesars Arena would be the site for a Black vs. Yellow game between Phantom teammates and friends. The Saturday evening clash would feature 22 skaters and 2 goaltenders battling it out. "When looking at the events and venues that the Phantoms have been able to play at i
Kevin Wootton
Mar 31, 2018


L.C. Walker Arena: 3-3-18
For so many years, the L.C. Walker Arena in Muskegon, Michigan is where many Phantoms grew up watching the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Muskegon Fury, as well as playing for the Muskegon Chiefs. On Saturday, March 3rd, 2018, members and friends of the West Michigan Phantoms skated in a scrimmage at the L.C. Walker Arena. In an event that was highly received by the players, 26 individuals skated against each other in a Phantom Black vs. Phantom Yellow game during the afternoon bef
Kevin Wootton
Mar 3, 2018


Joe Louis Arena: 4-29-17
For many it was a childhood dream, for others it was chance of a lifetime. On Saturday, April 29, 2017 members and friends of the West Michigan Phantoms skated in a scrimmage at Joe Louis Arena for One Last Skate at the famous arena. In an event that was highly received by the players, 30 individuals skated against each other in a Phantom Black vs. Phantom Yellow game in the final days before the ice melted once last time. The event was months in the making and the Phantoms l
Kevin Wootton
Apr 29, 2017


Joe Louis Arena: 12-3-16
For many it was a childhood dream, for others it was chance of a lifetime. On Saturday, December 3, 2016, members and friends of the West Michigan Phantoms and West Michigan Gong Show skated in a scrimmage at Joe Louis Arena for One Last Skate at the famous arena. In an event that was highly received by the players, 30 individuals skated against each other in a Phantom Black vs. Gong Show White game in the final months before the ice melted once last time. The event was month
Kevin Wootton
Dec 3, 2016


Van Andel Arena: 3-26-16
On Saturday, March 26, 2016, members of the West Michigan Phantoms were able to participate in a very special event for a great cause. For the fourth time in the team's history, the team was asked to play in a Charity Game at Van Andel Arena in Downtown Grand Rapids to help support the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. The Youth Foundation was established in 1995 by the Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League team) to promotes academic excellence, community inv
Kevin Wootton
Mar 26, 2016


Van Andel Arena: 4-18-15
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, members of the West Michigan Phantoms were able to participate in a very special event for a great cause. For the third time in the team's history, the team was asked to play in a Charity Game at Van Andel Arena in Downtown Grand Rapids to help support the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. The Youth Foundation was established in 1995 by the Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League team) to promotes academic excellence, community invo
Kevin Wootton
Apr 18, 2015


Van Andel Arena: 3-14-15
On Saturday, March 14, 2015, members of the West Michigan Phantoms will played in a Charity Game at Van Andel Arena, home of the Grand Rapids Griffins, to support the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. The Youth Foundation was established in 1995 by the Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League team) to promotes academic excellence, community involvement and healthy lifestyles among the youth of West Michigan, enhancing their lives through hockey and ice-related spo
Kevin Wootton
Mar 14, 2015


Van Andel Arena: 2-15-14
On Saturday, February 15, 2014 members of the West Michigan Phantoms were able to participate in a very special event for a great cause. For the first time in the team's history, the team was asked to play in a Charity Game at Van Andel Arena in Downtown Grand Rapids to help support the Grand Rapids Griffins Youth Foundation. The Youth Foundation was established in 1995 by the Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League team) to promotes academic excellence, community in
Kevin Wootton
Feb 15, 2014
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