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S4E19 - New episode out now! The Phantoms picked up 2 out of 4 points in Madison, but we don’t feel all that good about it. We’ll break it all down, and have a chat with defenseman TJ Schweighardt!

 

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So last week was pretty interesting, right? Between ice equipment failing and the power going out at the Covelli Centre, we might be glad this weekend is a road trip. What could possibly go wrong on a trip to Wisconsin, especially with a huge winter storm coming through? Well, if the bus can get out of Ohio, then the Phantoms (15-13-2-3) will be taking on the team directly above them in the standings, depending on how you sort them, the Madison Capitols (18-17-2-0).

The Caps have had their ups and downs, but have generally done better than expected this season. In the three-way tie for the top scorer on the team, Kyle Kukkonen (13g, 19a) was a little underwhelming earlier in the season. The Anaheim Ducks prospect has been hot as of late with points in 5 of his last 6 games. Also vying for the top scorer spot is Nick DeSantis (12g, 20a). He was not in the top 5 scorers last time I previewed the Caps, so he's got a hot hand as well. However, DeSantis also has a team worst +\- at -17. Reid Pabich is a player who doesn't get a lot of mention, but he's an excellent forechecker with good hands and is now third in scoring for forwards with 9g, 18a.

On defense, Luke Mittlestadt is the third player tied for the top scorer with 12g and 20. Mittlestatd is a very skilled puck moving defenseman, capable of starting a rush quickly from his own end or eluding a neutral zone trap. He also can finish the play, so you cannot give him much room to work with. On the offensive side of the blueline, Ben Dexheimer has put up 4g and 25a but he seems to have issues in his own end, with a +/- of -15 on the season.

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S4E18 - New episode out now! The Phantoms split two games in a 3 game weekend, don’t worry, we’ll explain. We also have post game comments from Coach Patterson and an interview with Phantoms goalie Jacob Fowler!

 

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