Great time!
by Ben on 3/8/22Covelli Centre - YoungstownNice arena and good hockey! Definitely go again if we are back in Youngstown
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About the Youngstown Phantoms at Covelli Centre
The Youngstown Phantoms are a member of the United States Hockey League (USHL), the premier junior ice hockey league in the country. The Ohio-based team competes in the Eastern Conference, which they won during the 2014-15 season, and they were the league runner-up during the 2017-2018 season. In 2016, the Phantoms promoted assistant coach Brad Patterson to head coach. The team plays their action-packed home games at the Covelli Centre, a venue located in Youngstown with a seating capacity of 5,700 for hockey. The arena opened in 2005 and books a wide variety of music, sports and family-oriented events.
Youngstown Phantoms History
The Youngstown Phantoms franchise dates back to 2003, when the team was part of the North Division of the North American Hockey League. Initially, the team played home games in the Youngstown suburb of Boardman, at the Boardman Ice Zone. In 2005, the team changed its name to the Mahoning Valley Phantoms, the moniker it used through 2009. That same year, as the team moved to the USHL and started playing home games at the Covelli Centre, the franchise changed its name back to the Youngstown Phantoms. Over the years, the team has made playoff appearances in both the North American Hockey League and United States Hockey League, where they advanced to later rounds multiple times.
The franchise has been home to dozens of athletes drafted by NHL teams, including defenseman Scott Mayfield, who was chosen in the 2011 draft by the New York Islanders and still plays for the team, as well as forwards Nathan Walker and Maxim Letunov, and goalie Matthew Mahalak. Brandon Saad, a forward for the Colorado Avalanche who was part of the Chicago Blackhawks' Stanley Cup-winning team in 2013, also played for the Phantoms.
Nice arena and good hockey! Definitely go again if we are back in Youngstown
First game I ever been to and it was AWESOME ! So much excitement and energy! Definitely coming back !
There was 30 fans there it was sad for 20 a tickets come on promo the team or something
I love going to Phantoms games. A safe, family fun activity that doesn't break the bank!
My boyfriend and I got tickets for our families, 12 total. It was a great family event. A lot of the family, it was their first time at a Phantoms game. Needless to say we have some new hockey fans in the fan !! Great job to the Phantoms that played March 31st against Team USA. That last goal with a few seconds left was PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you Phantoms!!! Your hard work and dedication is truly amazing!!
Got to sit right next to the hockey players box, best seats in the house in my Opinion.
I got tickets from ticket master and was to pick them up at will call. The game was to start at 7:05 p.m. i arrived at 6:30 p.m. When i got there i noticed a long line about 100 people so i went into first door that i seen open. Asked for the will call window and was told i had to go to the back of the line. I told the gentleman that i had tickets at the will call window waiting for me i order thru ticket master. I was told by this guy that i had to go to the back of the line. I said if i new this i would had never showed up. My son and i missed the first 20 minutes of the game. These tickets with all the fees was over $50.00 dollars that's why i don't mind paying the fee for the no hassle of getting in . Very disappointed in the way the whole set was.
We had so much fun! Took our grandkids who had a great time. You really feel like you are part Of the team. A lot of interaction. Totally going again!
As always, The Phantoms Game was non-stop action packed excitement from start to finish!
Great evening watching the possible stars of tomorrow. Please go out and support the Youngstown Phantoms. Great prices. Covelli center rocks.
Perhaps if ticket prices were around $10 per game for a season or two, more people would try out a game. Hockey could build up a following in the area and the games would be more enjoyable because the stands would be full. The players get pumped when the fans get pumped. If there are no fans, it is just a bunch of guys playing hockey with friends and family watching. More fans, more money.
The game was awesome! We would definitely go again. We were in seat C 1&2 section 216 which I wouldn’t recommend. It was right behind the opposing teams bench. We couldn’t see at all! But fortunately we were able to move to an empty area. Then we had a great time! Phantoms won 2-1
Been to many NHL games but first for the Phantoms. There Covelli Center is a great venue. Easy to find, free parking and easy to navigate. The game was outstanding. These players have alot to prove as some are trying to get scholarships or get to the NHL. The game was exciting and we had overtime. Highly recommend.
Doesn't matter where you watch hockey it is always a good time. Covelli center is a great venue for hockey, concerts whatever. Phantoms run a game like any other pro game. Plenty of music, action. Could not beat the $2.00 draft night on top of it all!
Great fun until the mascot knocked over the $9.00 beer. Handicap parking is at the back with all of the doors locked. Overall we really enjoyed the game and will come back.
Ready to go back, they won going back for more hames
Youngstown phantoms games are always thrilling, never disappoints!!
If you think watching 17 year olds play ice hockey is "High School Hockey", you are in for a surprise! These guys are clearly the cream of Div 1 college recruits, and in some cases, future NHL players! Speed of play, intensity of competition and advanced skills set these players apart. I am shocked the stands aren't full every night! Really enjoyed ourselves, and the venue just added to the excitement! The Covelli Center offered great food (ok, we knew it would be a little pricey) and continued activity when the players weren't tearing up the ice. Next time, I will be sure to participate in "Chuck a Puck', couldn't believe how many people did! Thanks guys!
Anyone who is a hockey fan and can't afford season tickets for the NHL should definitely check out Phantoms Hockey at the Covellli Center! Great venue, easy to get to, easy to park, easy to find your way around. The evening was entertaining, especially with kids. We will definitely be doing this again! Tickets are reasonably priced.
Took my family of 3 to a Phantoms game to expose my daughter to an ice hockey game live. She is 4 and gets a kick out of the Penguins on tv and i thought the Phantoms would be a budget introduction. The game itself was pleasant as expected. The venue is small and there are no bad seats, really. I elected the $11 tickets behind the goal and after ticketmaster adds on their fees, the $33 cost escalates to $54, which then becomes a bit much to be a value. There also was an hour or so line to pick up tickets on site, and it was frigid that night. I was able to bypass this with tickets in hand. Had i needed to stand in the line, and the speed at which it moved along with the temperature, i likely would have went home. I hadn't prepared my 4 year old to withstand the cold outdoors for approximately an hour. I never anticipated that would be a possibility.