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Slava Koulikov issues instructions during a timeout in the final minutes of the cup final. Picture: Tom Scott

Phantoms coach Koulikov quick to thank the fans

Corey McEwen in action against Basingstoke. Picture: Tom Scott

Peterborough Phantoms chase more cup glory

Phantoms celebrate scoring against Bracknell. Picture: Tom Scott

Phantoms do a Man Utd at Planet Ice

Taylor Romeo fires another effort at the Invicta goal during Sunday's 15-0 win.

Peterborough Phantoms facing a tough test tonight

James Ferrara scores Phantoms third goal versus Invicta. Picture: Tom Scott

Peterborough Phantoms 15-0 win reduced to 5-0

Ales Padelek scored a hat-trick.

Goals galore as Peterborohgh Phantoms win at Streatham

Man-of-the-match Taylor Romeo holds off the MK defence. Picture Tom Scott

More silverware in sight for Slava and his Phantoms

Phantoms coach Slava Koulikov addresses his players during a timeout in a match against Bracknell.

A 21-game ban for fighting an opponent and a fan

Callum Buglass scored for Phantoms against Invicta.

Youngsters impress as Peterborough Phantoms return to winning ways

Phantoms netminder Ryan Bainborough saves an MK Thunder penalty shot. Photo: ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Shock defeat for depleted Peterborough Phantoms

Corey McEwen (right) celebrates scoring for Phantoms.

Peterborough Phantoms through to another cup final

Phantoms coach Slava Koulikov has given up on winning the title.

Peterborough Phantoms title hopes have gone after unsuccessful raid on London

Corey McEwen scored for Phantoms in Streatham.

Peterborough Phantoms come from behind to win

Petr Stepanek celebrates putting Phantoms level at 2-2 early in the third period against Swindon. Picture: Tom Scott

We’re still in the title race says player-coach

Goalscorer Nathan Pollard in action against the Bracknell Bees

Biggest weekend of theseason for Phantoms

Two-goal Petr Stepanek in action for Phantoms against Bracknell. Photo: ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Semi-final success for Peterborough Phantoms, but it’s only half-time after cont...

Head coach Slava Koulikov saw his Peterborough Phantoms team provide the treats . . . after accusing NIHL South Cup semi-final rivals Bracknell of playing ‘tricks’.

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Peterborough Phantoms players

Ice and snow cause ice hockey match to be postponed

Ryan Bainbrough stops a point blank effort by Bison Russ Cowley

There’s no need to be negative says player-coach

Phantoms netminder Ryab Bainborough is beaten by a late Basingstoke goal. Photo: ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Peterborough Phantoms press the self-destruct button as title hopes are hit

Nathan Pollard celebrates putting Phantoms level at 2-2 against Streatham. Picture: Tom Scott

Crucial title racefixtures coming up for Phantoms

Phantoms James Ferrara in action against MK Thunder. Photo: ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Peterborough Phantoms back on top after beating Thunder

Martins Susters (right) scored for Phantoms at Bracknell.

Peterborough Phantoms let it slip late on again

Ales Padelek (left, facing) celebrates opening the scoring for Phantoms against Basingstoke. Picture: Tom Scott

Phantoms pipped on penalties on another frustrating night

James Ferrara scored for Phantoms at Swindon.

Peterborough Phantoms knocked off the top by last-gasp goal

Jarvis Hunt knocks MK Thunders Hallden Barnes-Garner off his feet.

Phantoms deserve their rest after a hectic 16-day spell

Corey McEwen (left) celebrates with team-mates after opening the scoring against Invicta.

A case of so far so good says Phantoms coach

Callum Buglass in action against Autumn Cup Final opponents Sheffield earlier this season.

Buglass can't wait to get his hands on a trophy

Callum Buglass hopes a first trophy triumph in senior hockey is only a few days away.

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Martins Susters (right) claimed a hat-trick for Phantoms in Streatham.

Peterborough Phantoms dish out some capital punishment ahead of big game against...

Action from Phantoms Autumn Cup semi-final win over Swindon. Photo: Tom Scott.

Peterborough Phantoms announce cup final dates

Nathan Pollard celebrates putting Phantoms 2-0 up against Bracknell. Picture: Tom Scott

We're still underdogs insists coach Koulikov

Jordan Marr makes one of many fine saves against Swindon. Picture: Tom Scott

A Marr-vellous win as Phantoms reach cup final

Phantoms' Corey McEwen (white) stops Harvey Stead of Bracknell from advancing with puck. Photo: ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Gritty rather than pretty but in-form Peterborough Phantoms beat the table toppe...

Phantoms netminder Jordan Marr makes a save in Swindon. Photo: Tom Scott,

Marvellous Marr as Peterborough Phantoms book a cup final place

Corey McEwen.

Phantoms at their best to tame the Wildcats

Ales Padelek with his dad Ivan.

Padelek looking forward to taming the Wildcats

Bradley Bowering scored his first two goals for Phantoms at Invicta.

Peterborough Phantoms show no mercy to the basement boys

Harry Ferguson returns to the bench after scoring against Invicta. Picture: Tom Scott

Ferguson scores and then he's axed!

Phantoms netminder Jordan Marr put in a Man of the Match performance against Hull.

Peterborough Phantoms reach a semi-final after penalty shootout success

Ales Padelek opened the scoring for Phantoms against Sheffield Steeldogs. ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Overtime pays off for the Peterborough Phantoms

Callum Buglass in action for Phantoms against Sheffield Steeldogs. ©2018 Tom Scott. All rights reserved.

Peterborough Phantoms didn't have enough firepower to avoid a second successive ...

Leigh Jamieson was among the scorers for Phantoms in MK.

MATCH REPORT: Emphatic play-off win for Phantoms

James Ferrara in action.

Mood in the camp remains positive says skipper

Darius Pliskauskas has been ruled out through injury.

Top scorer Darius ruled out of the big match through injury

Peterborough Phantoms in action against Basingstoke at Planet Ice.

BREAKING NEWS: Play-off injury blow for Phantoms

Phantoms celebrate a goal against Basingstoke last Sunday.

Phantoms will still stick to the script as they go looking for a feast of goals ...

Action from Phantoms win over Basingstoke. Photo: David Lowndes.

MATCH REACTION: Proud Phantoms hold their heads up high despite late twist

Owen Griffiths (right) celebrates scoring against London Raiders in November.

Great weekend but now we need to focus on Raiders

A star netminder from the past became the fourth inductee into the Phantoms Hall of Honour last Saturday. Stephen Wall enjoyed two spells with the city club and helped them to an English Premier League treble in 2009. Euan King was the back-up goalie to Wall during that campaign. Wall is pictured with Phantoms owners Dave and Jo Lane. Picture: Paul Young

Top coach Slava the key to Phantoms success