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Youngstown Phantoms search for new head coach after Brad Berry withdrawal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

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Summary

The Youngstown Phantoms have reopened their coaching search after Brad Berry opted against taking the position. This decision follows negotiations between Berry and the team's ownership. The Phantoms are seeking a replacement for former coach Ryan Ward, who recently joined the Providence Bruins as an assistant. Before focusing on Berry, Youngstown had a competitive pool of candidates. The team is returning to some of its original options as it aims to fill the position soon.

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By the Numbers

•Brad Berry walked away from the coaching position after contract talks.
•Youngstown previously won the Clark Cup as USHL champions.
•Ryan Ward left to become an assistant with the Providence Bruins.
•The Phantoms had a strong initial candidate pool before focusing on Berry.
•The search for a new coach is now back to some original candidates.

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2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Youngstown coaching search takes unexpected turn

What they're saying

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Jul. 29—GRAND FORKS — The Youngstown Phantoms' coaching search has taken an unexpected turn. A little more than a week after Youngstown began working to finalize a deal to make Brad Berry its next head coach, the United States Hockey League team has relaunched its search. According to a source, Berry decided to walk away from the job after contract negotiations with Youngstown's ...
— Yahoo Sports

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