Massimo Rizzo recently had surgery to remove his appendix and is expected to recover in six to eight weeks. The 23-year-old forward is set to begin his first professional season after a standout collegiate career at the University of Denver, where he recorded 49 goals and 126 points in 107 games, including two national championships. His performance last season, with 10 goals and 44 points in 30 games, makes him a prospect to watch for the Phantoms once he returns to the ice.
