Joe Paterson Returns as Phantoms Coach

Joe Paterson confirmed Thursday he's been asked to return, along with assistant coach Riley Cote.

Paterson went 25-16-2-2 as the Phantoms head coach after taking over on December 20 from interim coach John Paddock.

The Phantoms got off to a 2-11 start under previous head coach Greg Gilbert. Gilbert was fired on November 8th.