Our players will be aggressive, assertive, and unafraid to make plays. After attending Northern Michigan University, he played three ECHL seasons, tallying 52 goals and 74 assists in 177 games with the Gwinnett Gladiators, Stockton Thunder, Mississippi SeaWolves and Johnstown Chiefs. Ryan Koseckireturns tothe Youngstown phantoms in the 2022-2023season as Co-General Manager and Vice President of Hockey Operations. Phantoms PHANTOMS ANNOUNCE RYAN WARD AS HEAD The Youngstown Phantoms and Head Coach Brad Patterson decided to go in different directions upon the expiration of Patterson's contract at the end of June, the league's calendar year. Were going to try to possess the puck, were going to be tight and were going to play a style of hockey that I think our players will love to play and I think everyone benefits from. Get access to our unique free agency lists and many more premium features, Drafted 2013, 13 #189 overall by Youngstown Phantoms in the USHL Entry Draft. An organization or individual has paid for the creation of this work but did not approve or review it. RYAN WARD - HEAD COACH. Continue with Recommended Cookies, May 17, 2022 - United States Hockey League (USHL) - Youngstown Phantoms News Release. Youngstown made the playoffs in each of Patterson's first three seasons, as well as his final one, including an appearance in the 2018 Clark Cup Final. Assistant coaches Jeff Potter and Justin DiMartino along with head scout Casey Kesserling have been relieved of their duties effective immediately. Youngstown Phantoms "He has been the consummate professional and has developed elite hockey players and more importantly, incredible young men. May 1, 2023 - United States Hockey League (USHL) - Youngstown Phantoms News Release, "After the second period, we talked about our weak side (defenseman) needing to be way more active," said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. Contois has nine professional seasons under his belt split between North America and Europe. He checked off all those boxes. Adam Ingram To ensure the most secure and best overall experience on our website, we recommend the latest versions of. Asst. He ends his tenure with the Phantoms as the all-time leader in games coached and wins and had a final record of 164-136-43 in the regular season. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. Ward has been floating around the hockey world since 2008 and got his start as a video coach for the New York Islanders. Our team will play a fast, skilled, in-your-face style that will be fun to watch. Phantoms: Patterson out, Ward in as coach - WFMJ.com Jason Deskinsspent previous seasons withthe Omaha Lancers of the USHL as their Assistant General Manager and Director of Scouting. I thought we controlled play for most of the game, but their goaltender was outstanding, said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. Our staff is phenomenal. Head Coach Ryan Ward. Those moments are big. Youngstown Phantoms complete sweep, headed to USHL Clark Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals Witnesses testify, share how 14-year-old Ward comes to Youngstown from the Tri-City Storm where he was the Director of Player Development for the USHL club and the Hockey Director of the Windy City Storm, Tri-Citys youth hockey program. I want to thank Brad for all he has done for the Youngstown Phantoms organization, said Phantoms president Andrew Goldman in a press release. Andy Contois joined the Youngstown Phantoms during the 2021 - 2022 season as their Associate Head Coach. Brad is a first-class person and his contributions to the program will not be forgotten.". Lincoln Stars advance to Western Conference Finals with 3-1 win in Waterloo; Phantoms and Steel set to collide in Eastern Conference Finals, Fargo moves on, Black Hawks force game three and Chicago takes game one from Dubuque, Force, Stars and Phantoms take 1-0 series leads as second round gets underway, McAlpine: It's time to fix the USHL playoff format and schedule, Phantoms completed trade with Omaha. Candidates can send resumes to indycoachdoug@indyfuelhockey.com. only skated in nine games for the Phantoms last season, but had a huge season for Shattuck St. Mary's 18U Prep where he totaled 46 goals and 64 assists for 110 points in 55 games. We wish to thank Coach Patterson for the fine work he did the past two years while performing the role of Head Coach and General Manager, said Keith Primeau, President of Hockey Operations for the Phantoms. He has spent four years as a video scout for Bill Armstrong of the St. LouisBlues. While working for the Flying Aces Andy coached 7 players who were taken in the NHL Draft and had an additional 45 players move on to play major Division I hockey. Was a part of the2005 ECHL, KellyCup Champion team of theTrenton Titans, the2013 ECHL North DivisionChampions, Reading Royals and the 2018 National Champion Little Caesars'. Those moments mean a lot to our group. He is the head coach of the River Rats 16-U team. He has a wife, Karen and a family of 5 kids;Michael 19, Christian 17, Sarah 13, Everett 6, Phenix 3. He has coached at various levels of youth hockey in Michigan and is currently the head coach for the Little Caesars Midget Minor program in Detroit. I think how were going to play in Youngstown is going to be a little bit of everything from those guys that Ive worked with, and those people Ive learned from.. Tickets are available for seating across the stadium. Cerbone scored on the empty net with 1:20 remaining in regulation to cap off the night for the Phantoms. Were going to be a team that is always coming out. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Official Site of the Youngstown Phantoms. The Youngstown Phantoms have named Ryan Ward as the sixth Head Coach in the program's history. Goaltending Coach Neil Conway. - Improve your search rank Amber attended Capital University where she received her bachelor's degree in Athletic Training. Playoff tickets range from $8 - $25. - Connect directly with players, coaches, teams, scouts and agents (optional) After retiring, Jason decided to pursue a career in hockey as a coach, scout, and executive. They are well respected amongst our ownership group and management team, and we could not be happier that they will be part of the program's direction as we ascend the ranks of junior hockey and the USHL. Learn about each person and their position within the team of the Youngstown Phantoms. "I think the guys are extremely excited to be here with the resources and everything they have here. That was a huge goal. The Lynnfield, Mass., native came to Youngstown after serving as Assistant GM and Director of Player Personnel from June 2018 through November 2021. Ryan has trained under the likes of Scott Gordon, Sheldon Keefe, Mike Babcock, and Anthony Noreen and has been involved with championship programs such as the Tri-City Storm, Soo Greyhounds, and the St. Louis Blues.