Phantoms Fall Short on New Year’s Eve

Wilson, Avon, Abols Goals in 6-3 Loss to Checkers

December 31, 2024

Allentown, PA – The Lehigh Valley Phantoms had their three-game home win streak come to a close in the 2024 finale as the visiting Charlotte Checkers used a pair of shorthanded goals from John Leonard to vault past the Phantoms 6-3 in the annual New Year’s Eve game at PPL Center.

Area fans were in a festive mood throughout the night despite the result on the ice as they celebrated the conclusion of 2024 with...