On Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Phantoms made their second journey inside the City of Chicago for a Black vs. Yellow game at Blackhawks Ice Center and this time, USG Arena, Home of the Chicago Steel (USHL). Ryker Barber (Black team) and Trent Kik (Gray team) would pilot their teams to a battle that would see Team Gray rally to capture an 8-4 victory. Brett Straley and Brennan Burris, newcomers to the group, would be the referees for the contest. Following the Black vs. Gray game, the...

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 more turn: with...

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 campaign with zero...