Phantoms drop Game 4 to Bears 6-4, face elimination on Sunday

Last night saw the Phantoms, after their long layoff since last Sunday, back in action for Game 4 against the Hershey Bears. The team looked loose coming out of the week of practice and heading into this game, with the chance to close out the series on their home ice. Despite the preparation they put in, they ultimately fell flat in this one. It was a game which they were able to keep close – losing by a 6-4 score – but one which was truly more often looking like it was getting away from them, as they struggled both in their puck management and in their game management (with eight non-offsetting minor penalties taken on the night). It was a huge step back for the team, and a game which their...