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Phantoms trade for Cedar Rapids goalie

YOUNGSTOWN

The Youngstown Phantoms have announced the acquisition of goaltender Christian Stoever from the Cedar Rapids Roughriders in exchange for future considerations.

Goaltender Justin Evenson, who was acquired from Tri-City in September, was released and has joined Amarillo of the Noth American Hockey League (NAHL).

A Merrimack College recruit, Stoever played one game for the RoughRiders this season, a 5-2 loss to Dubuque.

Last season, Stoever played 34 games for the NAHL’s Wilkes Barre–Scranton Knights, winning 15 games. He won six of the nine playoff games he played.

Tonight and Saturday, the Phantoms will play the Central Illinois Flying Aces at the Covelli Centre.

Dave’s Race Triathlon returns for second year

Youngstown

Dave’s Race Triathlon will return for its second year to West Branch State Park in Ravenna on June 9.

This multisport event will consist of Individual Olympic (1,500-yard swim, 26-mile bike, 10k run) and Sprint (750-yard swim, 13-mile bike, 5k run) distance triathlon, a Duathlon (1-mile run, 13-mile bike, 5k run) and an Aquabike (750-yard swim, 13-mile bike) race. There is also an Olympic Distance Relay for three-person teams.

Registration is currently open at www.imathlete.com (search “Dave’s Race”).

Finisher medals, overall winner awards and age group awards will be presented.

For additional information, volunteering or sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Inhouse at 330-770-2899 or by email at davesracetriathlon@gmail.com.

YSU offers deal for women’s hoops tickets

Youngstown

The Youngstown State University teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank to offer area fans a special ticket offer for the YSU women’s basketball game against Robert Morris at the Beeghly Center on Tuesday.

Fans can donate any canned food item to receive a $5 general-admission game ticket for the Penguins’ season-opening contest against the Colonials.

Fans can bring an item the evening of the game, but it is recommended fans get tickets prior to gameday at The Athletic Ticket Office located inside Stambaugh Stadium. The Athletic Ticket Office is open this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. the remainder of the week and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

The Penguins will host Robert Morris at 7 p.m. for their home opener. The gates will open at 6 p.m. For additional game or ticket information call 330-941-1YSU.

YSU bowling travels to Houston for Kat Klash

Youngstown

The Youngstown State bowling team will begin a busy November as it heads to Emerald Lanes in Houston for the TRACK Kat Klash this weekend. The Penguins will bowl 13 matches over the three-day tournament hosted by Sam Houston State, and each of the matches will be streamed live on the YSUsports YouTube Channel, pending the wireless signal.

Seven of the top 10 teams from the Preseason National Tenpin Coaches Association Top 25 Poll will compete at the tournament, and 15 of the 18 teams at least received votes in the poll.

YSU will travel to Milwaukee for the Warhawk Classic, hosted by UW-Whitewater from Nov. 9-11.

Maryland Gov. Hogan to investigate Terps

BALTIMORE

Though DJ Durkin has been fired as Maryland’s football coach, Gov. Larry Hogan says questions remain regarding the decision to reinstate him in the first place.

Hogan was among several state politicians who criticized the University System of Maryland board of regents for reinstating Durkin from administrative leave on Tuesday. Hogan approved the decision by University President Wallace Loh on Wednesday to dismiss Durkin.

Hogan can’t understand how the board reached the decision to bring back Durkin, and plans to investigate after next week’s gubernatorial election.

Staff/wire report