The Phantoms fell 3-1 to the Underdogs last night in the season opener. The rust was showing a bit on some skates, but after a slow start (which saw the bad guys score two in the opening period), the good guys started to right the ship.

Ross “Beta Test” Gerbasi pulled the Phantoms within one on a nice breakaway move. The Underdogs goalie attempted to dive and poke check the puck away from Gerbasi, but he deftly moved around the sprawling netminder and tossed the puck in the back of the net.

AJ “Bionic Knee” Brandt made some spectacular saves, as the Underdogs applied constant offensive pressure throughout the match. Try as they may, however, the Phantoms couldn’t crack the scoreboard again.

The first game of the season was also the first Phantoms game ever for three new players. Mike “Hockey 8 Days A Week” Orzoff brings some offensive firepower to the team, while Jiri “Never Say” Nosek and Jason “The Big” Lewandowski give the Phantoms blueline some extra size and skill.

The Phantoms will be back on the ice Tuesday, November 8th to take on the Bluejays. It’s Bo Coonce bobblehead night, so make sure to get there early!