MIKE BROWN: Phantoms’ title exciting for Youngstown
What an exciting year it’s been already for sports teams in Youngstown.
First, the Youngstown State men’s basketball team had a great season and got a chance to host an NIT game against Oklahoma State before a packed house at the Beegly Center back in March.
And last Friday night, the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team, members of the United States Hockey League, won their first-ever Clark Cup with a thrilling 1-0 win over the Fargo Force.
The Phantoms claimed the title in front of a sold out crowd at the Covelli Centre which seats 5,200 fans.
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