Phantoms hire former NHL coach to staff

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Youngstown Phantoms have hired Scott Gordon as an assistant coach for the 2024-25 season.

Gordon spent the past two seasons with the San Jose Sharks in the NHL as an Assistant Coach.

In addition, he had two separate stints as an NHL head coach with the New York Islanders and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Over the past 30 years, Gordon has also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Gordon was likewise part of Team USA’s staff at the 2010 Olympic Games and has coached in numerous World Championships.

“I am thrilled to join the Youngstown Phantoms as an Assistant Coach and help build on the team’s recent success as Clark Cup Champions,” Gordon said. “The organization has done a tremendous job in creating a positive environment for players in their pursuit of shaping their futures in hockey and life.”

Gordon will oversee the Phantoms defensive corps and penalty kill, while also assisting with development philosophies within the organization.

“Bringing Scott on board and being able to work with him on a daily basis is a dream come true,” said Phantoms Head Coach Ryan Ward. “Having someone around with his experience, knowledge, and ability to develop players and people is something that everyone in our organization will benefit from. What I am most excited about is Scott’s passion and energy for coaching to go along with his excitement to join the Phantoms staff. It’s challenging to find a coach of his caliber that also has the passion and commitment level for development. We couldn’t be happier to have Scott in Youngstown.”

The Phantoms’ home opener will be October 18th vs Lincoln at the Covelli Centre.

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