Laux and Barber spark second-period comeback as Mike Gennello and Ethan Ring make their Phantoms debuts in hard-fought contest at Walker. Sunday, October 25, 2026 | Walker Ice & Fitness Center | Walker, Michigan WALKER, Mich. — The West Michigan Phantoms showed plenty of fight, battled back from an early two-goal deficit, and twice pulled even with Gun Ru, but a late third-period surge by the opposition ultimately handed the Black and Yellow a disappointing 5-3 defeat Sunday

One goal proves the difference as West Michigan comes up empty in hard-fought defensive battle. Sunday, October 18, 2026 | Walker Ice & Fitness Center | Walker, Michigan WALKER, Mich. — It was a Sunday afternoon showdown where every inch of ice mattered, every scoring opportunity carried enormous weight, and one goal would ultimately decide the outcome. Unfortunately for the West Michigan Phantoms, that one goal belonged to the opposition. In a tightly contested defensive bat

INTERNATIONAL SCORER AND EXPERIENCED COACH MIKE GENNELLO SIGNS AS FALL/WINTER SUBSTITUTE GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The West Michigan Phantoms are adding another Gennello to the family—and this one arrives with an international playing and coaching résumé. Forward Mike Gennello, the older brother of Phantom defenseman Ezra Gennello, has signed as a substitute for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. The 5-foot-9, 165-pound right-shot center developed through the Mercer Chiefs, Hebron A

Norton Shores Native Ethan Ring Joins the Phantoms as a Fall/Winter Substitute GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — From the hockey rinks of Muskegon County to the college game and now into the West Michigan Phantoms’ extended lineup, a local player is getting his opportunity. The Phantoms have officially signed forward Ethan Ring as a substitute for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. Ring is a true West Michigan product. Born in Norton Shores, the 6-foot, 205-pound left-handed forward develop

Season 62 opened with a back-and-forth battle at Walker Ice & Fitness Center, and Chris Laux turned it into a memorable start for the West Michigan Phantoms. Laux struck first with 7:54 remaining in the opening period, scoring off a pass from Hunter Tuggle. Puck Norris answered when Norm Farr scored unassisted with 6:05 left. The Phantoms reclaimed the lead at 2–1 with 2:24 remaining, as Laux scored again, assisted by Tuggle and Adam Porczynski. But the first period had one m

Co-Captain Clay Potochny Returns After a Team-Best 25-Point Season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Phantoms’ leading scorer is coming back, the leadership group remains strong and every major piece of the famous Line One is officially under contract! The West Michigan Phantoms have re-signed forward and co-captain Clay Potochny for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. Potochny led the Phantoms with 25 points last season, scoring 12 goals and adding 13 assists while completing the campai

Phantoms Re-Sign 171-Point Forward Hunter Tuggle for Fall/Winter 2026–27 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Line One has regained another major piece, the leadership group remains intact and the hunt for another successful Phantoms season continues! The West Michigan Phantoms have officially re-signed forward and co-captain Hunter Tuggle for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 campaign. Tuggle delivered another productive performance last season, recording seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points wit

Former Lakeside Locomotive Returns Following a 12-Goal, 20-Point Season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The engine is roaring, the scoring line is loaded and the Line One Express has been cleared for another trip through West Michigan hockey! The West Michigan Phantoms have officially re-signed forward Trevor Zenas for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. Zenas delivered one of the strongest offensive performances of his Phantoms career last season, scoring 12 goals and adding eight assists

Former Merrimack Warrior Returns After a Steady, Penalty-Free Inaugural Season GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — She can defend the blue line, move into the middle and contribute to the attack—and after an impressive first season in West Michigan, Natalie Nemes is coming back for more! The West Michigan Phantoms have officially re-signed two-way player Natalie Nemes for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 season. Nemes recorded three assists and three points during her inaugural Phantoms campaign wh

Franchise Assists and Penalty-Minutes Leader Returns for Season 62 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The captain is coming back, another direct connection to the Phantoms’ past remains intact and one of the most accomplished players in team history is ready for another season. The West Michigan Phantoms have officially re-signed longtime captain Trent Kik for the Fall/Winter 2026–27 campaign. Kik completed last season without recording a goal, assist, point or penalty minute, leaving his