The Phantoms returned to Yost Ice Arena on Saturday, May 20, 2023 and played in the team's second game at the Michigan University stadium. The team would dig out the yellow jerseys to pair against the black sweaters in a classic battle of Black vs. Yellow in Ann Anbor. Trent Kik and Andrew Page, who were the game captains, choose to do a team/clan battle with so many members of the Lakeside Locomotives, League of Champion players, Zombies and Phantoms in the mix. So, unlik

The Phantoms traveled back to Chicago on Saturday, March 18, 2023 and played a Black vs. Gray game at Fifth Third Arena, the official practice facility of the Chicago Blackhawks. The battle in Chicago would see Team Gray defeat Team Black by the final of 4-1. Due to some player cancelations the day of the game due to a snow storm in West Michigan, Team Gray would have 12 skaters while Team Black would have 11 skaters. The group was split into a Black Team and a Gray Team v

The Phantoms traveled back east on I-96 on Saturday, January 28, 2023 and played a Black vs. Gray game at Munn Ice Arena, home to the Michigan State University Men's Hockey Team. The battle in East Lansing, Michigan would witness Team Gray overcome a 0-3 deficit and tally the next six goals to win the game 6-3. Both teams were filled with 13 skaters and a goaltender in the Land of Sparty Nation. The group was split into a Black Team and a Gray Team via a player draft earli

The Phantoms took the show on the road on Saturday, November 12, 2022 to play a Black vs. Gray game at All State Arena, home of the defending AHL champion Chicago Wolves. Team Black would capture the victory 5-2. Both teams were filled with 13 skaters and a goaltender for the Rosemont, Illinois afternoon tilt. The group was split into a Black Team and a Gray Team via a player draft earlier in the week to help keep both sides balanced and it worked. Chris Laux (Black) and CJ

The Phantoms returned to Muskegon, Michigan for the fourth time in team history on March 12, 2022 to play in a spirited Black vs. Gray game at Mercy Health Arena. Returning for the second time in these specialty games was Lee Andrews (from the Muskegon Lumberjacks) to public address the game as well as Jeremy Bos (from the Muskegon Lumberjacks) to DJ the game. Hanna Kirschner provided the operation of the scoreboard and statistics. The final score would read 5-3 Team Black

The Phantoms took the show on the road on Saturday, February 12, 2022 to play a Black vs. Gray game at Yost Ice Arena on the campus of the University of Michigan. Team Black would capture their only lead of the game when it mattered the most, as Chris Laux would tally the game-winning goal in overtime to lift Black or Team Gray 5-4. Both teams were filled with 13 skaters and a goaltender for the Ann Arbor afternoon tilt. The group was split into a Black Team and a Gray Tea

The Phantoms took the show on the road on Saturday, October 16, 2021 to play a Black vs. Gray game at the USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The arena, formerly known as Compuware Ice Arena, is currently home to USA Hockey's National Team Development Program. Despite climbing out to a 2-0 first period lead, Team Gray would watch as Team Black would tally the next four goals and add an empty net goal at the end to take claim to a 5-2 victory. Team Gray was boosted by 1

The Phantoms returned to Muskegon, Michigan on April 10, 2021 to play in a spirited Black vs. Gray game at Mercy Health Arena. For the first time in the history of these specialty games, the Phantoms were able to secure Lee Andrews (from the Muskegon Lumberjacks) to public address the game as well as Jeremy Bos (from the Muskegon Lumberjacks) to DJ the game. Hanna Kirschner provided the operation of the scoreboard and statistics. The final score would read 8-7 Team Gray, h

On February 8, 2020, the West Michigan etched another venue into the team's rich history of playing 'On The Road'. Wings Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan played host to a Phantom Black vs. Phantom Gray game and the old barn lived up to history. A group of 25 members and friends of the Phantoms skated in a scrimmage game at the historic rink before catching an exciting Kalamazoo Wings vs. Indy Fuel game later that evening. "Kalamazoo and Wings Stadium have been home to hockey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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