On Thursday, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms re-signed forward Charlie Gerard to a one-year contract for the 2022-23 season. The 26-year-old from Rocky River, Ohio, scored six goals and six assists (12 points) in 55 games for the Phantoms last season. In addition, Gerard played for the Reading Royals with two goals and two assists (4 points) in eight games.
Gerard played two seasons in the USHL with the Madison Capitals, Fargo Force, and Muskegon Lumberjacks with 36 goals and 30 assists (66 points) in 121 games. Then, Gerard played four seasons at Minnesota State University (Mankato) with 30 goals and 40 assists (70 points) in 121 games.
After college, Gerard played eight games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL) with one goal before heading to the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL) with 20 goals and 14 assists (34 points) in 49 games. In addition, Gerard played three games in the ECHL playoffs.
