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Phantoms Reach Agreement on Covelli Centre Lease
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio --- The Youngstown Phantoms have reached an agreement to remain at the Covelli Centre for a fifth season, team owner Bruce J. Zoldan announced today. The agreement ensures the Phantoms will continue play and practice at the downtown Youngstown arena through the 2013-14 United States Hockey League season, and lays the groundwork for extending the franchise's lease at the facility through future seasons.
"We are very excited to reach a resolution and continue moving forward with this season and beyond," Zoldan said in a prepared statement. "I would like to personally thank [Covelli Centre executive director] Eric Ryan and [Youngstown Mayor] Charles Sammarone for their commitment to our franchise, and we are eager to continue working with them as we look to begin negotiations on a new arena lease."
Ryan also released a statement. “Bruce Zoldan and the entire Youngstown Phantoms organization have shown great dedication and diligence over the past several years and we look forward to a great season of hockey here in downtown Youngstown,” he said.
Last season under second-year head coach Anthony Noreen, the Phantoms set franchise records for wins (37) and home wins (19), and went undefeated at the Covelli Centre during the 2013 playoffs. The team came within a game of advancing to the Clark Cup Finals, falling 3-2 to the eventual champion Dubuque Fighting Saints in the Eastern Conference Finals.
"I would also like to sincerely thank our fans for their unbridled passion and support for hockey in the Mahoning Valley and at the Covelli Centre," Zoldan said. "Our franchise made tremendous strides this past season and we look forward to taking the next step and bringing the Clark Cup to the city of Youngstown and this top-class facility."
The Phantoms are currently holding their 2013 Selection Camp at the Ice Zone in Boardman to determine their roster for the 2013-14 season. Intrasquad games will be held Saturday, June 8 through Monday, June 10 and are free and open to the public. Visit YoungstownPhanotms.com for a full game schedule and additional information.
Season tickets for the 2013-14 season are on sale now starting at $8 a game. Benefits include invitations to exclusive season ticket holder events, discounts at the Phantoms Team Shop and much more. Call 330.747.PUCK (7825) for more information or to reserve seats today.
The USHL, headquartered in Chicago, is its 11th season as the nation's only Tier I junior hockey league in 2012-13.
SOURCES: Youngstown Phantoms, Covelli Centre.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.
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