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Youngstown Phantoms Wrap Up Historic Regular Season
The Phantoms set a new USHL single-season win record with 43 victories.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 3:05am
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The Youngstown Phantoms capped off their 2026 USHL regular season with a new single-season win record of 43 victories (91 points), clinching the Anderson Cup as the league's regular-season champion. The Phantoms lost their final game 3-1 to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders but had already secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs with a first-round bye.
Why it matters
The Phantoms' historic regular season marks a significant achievement for the franchise, which last won the Anderson Cup in the 2014-2015 season. Their success this year positions them as a top contender for the USHL's Clark Cup championship, which would be the team's first title since 2015 when current Winnipeg Jets star Kyle Connor was on the roster.
The details
The Phantoms' 43 wins this season surpassed their previous franchise record of 42 victories set just last year. They clinched the Anderson Cup, the USHL's regular-season title, with a 4-1 win over Cedar Rapids on Friday night before dropping their final game 3-1 on Saturday. Youngstown finished the regular season with a 43-14-3-2 overall record and 91 points.
- The Phantoms clinched the Anderson Cup, the USHL regular season winner, on Friday, April 4, 2026.
- The Phantoms wrapped up the 2026 USHL regular season on Saturday, April 5, 2026.
The players
Youngstown Phantoms
The Youngstown Phantoms are a junior ice hockey team that plays in the United States Hockey League (USHL).
Kyle Connor
A former Youngstown Phantom who won a gold medal with the United States Men's Hockey Team in 2026 and currently plays for the Winnipeg Jets in the NHL.
What’s next
The Phantoms will begin the USHL Conference Semifinals with home games on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at the Covelli Centre.
The takeaway
The Youngstown Phantoms' record-breaking regular season has set them up as a top contender for the USHL's Clark Cup championship, which would be the franchise's first title since 2015 when current NHL star Kyle Connor was on the roster.
