BOARDMAN, Ohio (Monday, March 3, 2008) - After winning the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League regular season championship a few weeks ago, there was only one thing the Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team had left to do - win the playoff crown as well.

Led by five points from Zach Jones, four points from Corey Barnhouse, and the near-perfect goaltending of Brennan Allen, the Phantoms did just that, winning a pair of games this weekend at the Ice Connection in Butler, Penn. to take home the title of PAHL Bantam A Major Black Division Champions.

In their semi-final showdown Saturday against Cambria, Barnhouse collected a goal and an assist, while Allen turned aside all 17 shots for the 3-0 shutout victory.

In Sunday's championship final, Allen turned in another spectacular performance, stopping 28 of 29 shots, while Zack Jones seized the day, scoring twice and assisting on two others, leading the Phantoms to a 4-1 win over North Pittsburgh 273.

The Bantam A Phantoms (18-4-0) will now head to the Ohio State Tier II Hockey Tournament in Gates Mills this Wednesday through Sunday to face off against the best this state has to offer.

The Phantoms will face the Cleveland Warriors on Wednesday and the Dayton Bombers on Saturday, before Sunday's championship round.

The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company - Phantom Fireworks.

BOARDMAN, Ohio (Monday, February 11, 2008) – Up by two games, and with just one left to play, the Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team clinched the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League regular season championship with a 4-2 triumph over the Cambria Warriors on Sunday afternoon at the Ice Zone.

Chase Leonelli and Zack Jones each slotted a pair of goals, while Ryan Demyen collected two assists to lead the Phantoms. Goaltender Brennan Allen turned aside 11 of the 13 shots he faced for the win.

The Phantoms are now 16-3-0 in PAHL play this season, and will gear up for the playoffs with one last regular season showdown against second-place Morgantown (13-4-2) on February 23 at the Ice Zone in Boardman. In the only other match-up this year between the two, the Phantoms won 3-0 back on December 8.

The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company – Phantom Fireworks.

BOARDMAN, Ohio (Tuesday, January 29, 2008) - Despite suffering their first two setbacks of the season this month, the Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team continues to hold onto first place in the Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League.

After starting the season with an 11-0-0 record, the Phantoms fell for the first time back on January 6, getting upset 2-0 by 10th place Southpointe.

Since that first loss, the team has handled the adversity by going 3-1-0 in their last four contests, losing only to State College 4-2 back on January 16.

With a 6-3 triumph over Wheeling, a 3-1 victory against South Hills, and 5-4 win this past weekend in a showdown against second place North Pittsburgh, the Phantoms are now 14-2-0 and two games ahead of everyone in the race for the PAHL Black Division title.

The Bantam Phantoms now gear up for their final five games of the regular season, beginning this Sunday against Arctic Foxes at the Ice Zone in Boardman.

The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company - Phantom Fireworks.

BOARDMAN, Ohio (Tuesday, December 18, 2007) - The Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team finished off the first half of their season with two more Pennsylvania Amateur Hockey League victories this weekend, upping their record to a perfect 11-0-0 on the year.

Led by Zach Jones' two goals, the Bantams went on the road to shut out North Pittsburgh 3-0 on Saturday. The shut out was their third consecutive.

Sunday's game was a little closer. Forward Jared Taylor had a goal and two assists, while Mario Picciotto, Chase Leonelli, and Corey Barnhouse each contributed two points, leading the Phantoms to a 4-3 win at home against Allegheny.

The Bantams will now enjoy a two week break before returning to PAHL action on Jan. 6 against Southpointe (Pittsburgh, Penn.).

The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company - Phantom Fireworks.

BOARDMAN, OHIO (Wednesday, December 12, 2007) – The Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team fashioned a pair of shutout wins over the weekend to remain undefeated on the season.

Led by two goals and an assist from Jared Taylor, the Phantoms went on the road to Morgantown (W.V.) to win 3-0 on Saturday morning. Goalie Brennan Allen stopped all 11 shots faced.

The Bantams followed up that shutout with a 5-0 win at home on Sunday morning over the Mt. Lebanon Hornets. Zack Jones had three points, while Mario Picciotto notched a goal and two assists, helping the Phantoms improve their PAHL league record to 9-0-0. Goaltender Luke Moriguichi was perfect on seven shots against.

Taylor continues to lead the team in scoring with 17 points, followed closely behind by Jones and Chase Leonelli with 14 points apiece.

Next up, the Bantams host Allegheny at 1 p.m. this Sunday at the Ice Zone in Boardman. The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company – Phantom Fireworks.

BOARDMAN, OHIO (Monday, October 29, 2007) - The Phantom Fireworks Bantam A team went 4-0 this weekend in the Fire on the Water Tournament in Cleveland, capturing the Championship.

Brennan Allen backstopped the Phantoms to a 4-0 shutout win over the Hillcrest Summits in the opening game. After a 7-2 win versus the Macomb Stampede, and a 6-2 win over the Shaker Heights Red Raiders, the Phantoms beat the Red Raiders once again 5-2 in the rematch for the Championship.

The weekend sweep marked the third consecutive tournament championship the Bantam Phantoms have won this season. Additionally, the team is 3-0-0 in PAHL league play, making their record 15-0-0 on the season.

Jared Taylor's eight goals and three assists led the Phantoms in scoring this weekend, followed closely behind by Zack Jones. Jones notched six goals and four assists over the course of the tournament.

Next up, the Bantams are hosting a showdown between PAHL first place teams, as South Hills comes to the Ice Zone in Boardman on Sunday at 1 p.m. The Phantoms Youth Hockey program is based out of Boardman, Ohio and plays all home games at the Ice Zone, sponsored by the B.J. Alan Company - Phantom Fireworks.