General | 2/25/2026 11:47:52 AM

The Phantoms rolled to a 5–1 win, highlighted by two franchise records — Ryan Ruciniksi’s 16th power-play goal of the season and Tobias Trejbal’s fifth career assist as a goaltender. 

29- Goals on the season for Cooper Simpson.

23- Goals for Ryan Ruciniksi and his 16th power-play goal of the year, setting a new Phantoms record.

5- Assists for Youngstown goalie, Tobias Trejbal, a new Phantoms record.

9- Goal of the seaon for Youngstown forward Jakub Heš.

1- Goal of the season for Muskegon defender Nathan Larioza. 
 

Three Stars

1st Star: Cooper Simpson., F, Youngstown Phantoms
2 G, 1 A, +1

2nd Star: Ryan Ruciniksi, F, Youngstown Phantoms
1 G, 1 A 

3rd Star: Nathan Larioza, D, Muskegon Lumberjacks
1 G

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 285 direct NHL Draft picks since 2020, and eight 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).