Men's Ice Hockey | 10/13/2026 8:26:17 PM

The Youngstown Phantoms cruised past the U.S. NTDP Under-17 Team on Tuesday night, securing a 7-2 victory for their first home win of the season.

By The Numbers

1 – Phantoms forward Lukas Zajic recorded his first point with Youngstown in his debut against his former team.

50 – Youngstown rookie defenseman Jack Hair boasts a 50.00 shooting percentage, scoring four goals on just eight shots this season.

6 – Youngstown captain and University of Maine commit Malachi McKinnon recorded his sixth point in six games this season, scoring twice in Tuesday's victory.

2 – Two players with the last name McKinnon earned points on Tuesday night: Youngstown's Malachi McKinnon with two goals and the NTDP's Maverick McKinnon with an assist. 

4 – It took four home games for the Phantoms to secure their first victory at Covelli Centre this season, snapping an 0-3-0 start on home ice.

About the USHL

The United States Hockey League (USHL) and its 16 teams are committed to being the world's leading junior hockey league. This season, more than 50% of NCAA Division I men's hockey players and nearly 25% of NHL players have USHL experience. The USHL has developed more than 315 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and nine of the last 10 Hobey Baker Award winners, including Macklin Celebrini (Chicago Steel).

Elevated through the recently announced Declaration of Excellence with the NHL and USA Hockey, the league's player-first approach, including a 2:1 practice-to-game ratio and a schedule with 90% of games played on weekends, provides its players with the optimal environment for athletic and personal growth, creating pathways for the next generation of stars like Auston Matthews (NTDP), Kyle Connor (Youngstown Phantoms), Jeremy Swayman (Sioux Falls Stampede), and Johnny Gaudreau (Dubuque Fighting Saints).