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Minor league report: Penguins fight off Phantoms

Seth Rorabaugh
By Seth Rorabaugh
1 Min Read March 24, 2024 | 2 years Ago
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Goaltender Joel Blomqvist made 34 saves on 35 shots for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 3-1 road win against the rival Lehigh Valley Phantoms at the PPL Center in Allentown on Sunday.

The result boosted Blomqvist’s record to 21-10-6-1.

Forward Radim Zohorna recorded two assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (32-22-8-1) while defensemen Taylor Fedun, Xavier Ouellet and forward Vinnie Hinostroza all contributed goals.

Highlights:

The Penguins’ next game is a home contest against the Phantoms on Saturday, 6:05 p.m.


Forward Jordan Martel had a goal and an assist for the Wheeling Nailers in a 3-2 home loss to the Cincinnati Cyclones at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va.

Goaltender Garret Sparks made 17 saves on 20 shots as his record fell to 0-2-0 while forward Matt Koopman also scored a goal for Wheeling (32-22-8-1).

Highlights:

The Nailers’ next game is a road contest against the Toledo Walleye on Friday, 7:15 p.m.

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Seth Rorabaugh is a TribLive reporter covering the Pittsburgh Penguins. A North Huntingdon native, he joined the Trib in 2019 and has covered the Penguins since 2007. He can be reached at srorabaugh@triblive.com.

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