Phantoms Clipped in High-Scoring Affair

Dorwart Scores Twice but Charlotte Hangs On 8-5

January 23, 2026

Allentown, PA – The goals came fast and frequently. And practically in record proportions. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms kept digging their way out of tough deficits but ultimately were never able to equalize and the Checkers hung on for a wild 8-5 victory at PPL Center on Friday night.

Karsen Dorwart (6th, 7th) scored a pair of goals in the second period to twice pull the Phantoms to within a single tally.