Phantoms’ Tibbett nominated for NAHL award

Mahoning Valley Phantoms goaltender Jordan Tibbett earned an honorable mention for Player of the Week in the NAHL North Division. In his first action since January 20, the Indianapolis native stopped 31 of the 32 shots he faced Saturday evening, leading the Phantoms to a 4-1 win over the Marquette Rangers. The win stopped the Phantoms two-game losing streak, and cushioned their second place standing in the North.

“He came in on Saturday and gave us a chance to get back on track,” said Phantoms coach Bob Mainhardt. “It goes a long way in showing how much he’s matured, having not played in a while, and then getting back in there and having his A-game ready.”

The 18-year-old’s seventh win of the season put a halt to the Phantoms’ two-game losing streak, and cushioned their second place standing in the North to three points over rival Alpena.

The Phantoms play host to the Traverse City North Stars Friday and Saturday. Game time is slated for 7:15 p.m. both nights at the Ice Zone.