Jacob Gaucher joins the mix

Photo credit: Just Sports / Lehigh Valley PhantomsWhat a season it’s been for Jacob Gaucher. He began the season with a clear task ahead of him to work to solidify his place as a lineup regular for the Phantoms in his second season with the team, and while we might have expected this to be a slower chipping away towards that status, Gaucher came in for this season and absolutely took off running. Building on his solid defensive game, which was a hallmark for him from the start, and seeing his scoring game snap into place suddenly, Gaucher got off to a start to the season so hot that he not only earned himself a place playing at the top of the Phantoms’ lineup, but earned himself an entry level contract with the Flyers as well, moving him also into the legitimate prospect group — albeit as a slightly older one.

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