DEFENDING THE PHILOSOPHY
It’s time to attempt to eviscerate a long-standing misnomer about the Flyers.
There is a belief out there that the Flyers are horrible at recognizing defensive talent in the draft.
It’s easy to make that argument when looking at past drafts ...
The Memorial Cup: A battle for junior supremacy
With the eyes of the hockey world focused on the Stanley Cup Playoffs and even the World Championships in Sweden and Finland, another very important and historical tournament is set to begin.
And it's one that Flyers fans might want to keep an...
Philadelphia to host Amateur Youth Combine
Philadelphia, PA – May 14, 2013 – The inaugural Philadelphia Amateur Hockey Combine, featuring top youth hockey players will take place from July 30 through August 1 at the Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone.
“The first of its kind on the East Coa...
Eye Candid
VOORHEES, N.J. – Marc-Andre Bourdon had been skating on the ice at Skate Zone for about 25 minutes.
He was out there working with Flyers’ assistant coach Joey Mullen on the sheet of ice usually reserved for Flyers’ practice.
The Skate Zone ...
On the Mend: Andrej Meszaros
VOORHEES, N.J. – Andrej Meszaros needs to go shopping for a new calendar.
That’s because the one he had has been torn up, stomped on and shredded.
“It’s a year I’d like to forget, that’s for sure,” Meszaros said Friday after another day of r...
LUUKKO HONORED
PHILADELPHIA - The Police Athletic League (PAL) of Philadelphia held it’s annual awards dinner and fundraiser last night and honored three business leaders for their dedication and commitment to the ongoing efforts of PAL.
One of those recipien...
U.S. REPRESENTATIVE
When Cal Heeter answered the phone last Monday and heard Flyers General Manager Paul Holmgren on the phone, he assumed it was just for an end-of-season conversation.
It turned out to be far more surprising than that.
“I really couldn’t belie...
EA UPDATE: The Wayne Train Pulls into the Sweet 16
I'm sure Jakub Voracek doesn't hold too much of a grudge on teammate Wayne Simmonds for the battle to be on the next EA NHL 14 Cover.
In a head-to-head battle to see who would represent the Flyers the month-long contest to succeed Claude Girou...
Penn State-Vermont to battle for second straight year
Based on the success of the inaugural Philadelphia College Hockey Faceoff (January 19, 2013), the University of Vermont and Penn State University will meet once again at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, October 26 at 5 p.m. Tickets are now on s...
Ten Flyers in IIHF World Hockey Championships
The IIHF Ice Hockey World Championships are set to kick off in Sweden and Finland on Friday May 3 with 16 teams competing for the title. Of the 16 teams, 10 players from the Flyers organization will be competing in the annual world tournament from...
Flyers return to London, Ont. in preseason action
The Toronto Maple Leafs, currently in their first playoff run since 2004, will face off against the Philadelphia Flyers in a preseason game at Budweiser Gardens on Sunday, September 15 at 6:00pm, presented by Scotiabank. Tickets will go on sale on...
PART 1: 2013 Mini Mock Draft
MORREALE LOTTERY MOCK DRAFT
1. Colorado Avalanche - Seth Jones, D, Portland (WHL)
He was introduced to the game by Joe Sakic, so it's fitting the defender with great ability has chance to join the Avs
2. Florida Panthers - Nathan MacKinnon,...
Flyers to select 11th overall in 2013 NHL Entry Draft
The Philadelphia Flyers will have the 11th overall selection in the first round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft on June 30 in Newark, NJ. The first-round draft order was determined by the NHL in a lottery this evening.
The Flyers finished 20th ...
2013 Scotiabank NHL Draft Lottery to be held Monday
The 2013 Scotiabank NHL Draft Lottery, a weighted system to determine the order of selection for the first 14 picks of the 2013 NHL Draft, will take place Monday, April 29, at 8 p.m., ET.
The League, in cooperation with TSN, will announce the r...
Flyers Have Building Blocks to Get Back on Track
Flyers Have Building Blocks to Get Back on Track
By Bill Meltzer
Even before the opening faceoff dropped on the 48-game 2013 season, the Philadelphia Flyers understood the campaign would be akin to running a short-distance sprint rather than ...
LONDON CALLING
PLYMOUTH, MI – Anthony Stolarz is sitting in the stands of a darkened Compuware Arena. There is no one else around. He quietly alternates from taping his goalie stick to staring out blankly into the empty barn.
Blaring over the arena speakers i...
Flyers to Contribute to onefundboston.org at Tuesday’s Game vs. Bruins
This past Friday, the city of Boston and the rest of the nation were able to breathe a sigh of relief. And as those impacted by the horrific tragedy in Boston on Monday, April 15 begin a difficult journey to heal, the strength of these people will...
PRIDE. OPPORTUNITY. CULTURE.
RALEIGH, N.C. – Pride. Opportunity. The culture.
If you are looking for things that the Flyers can play for during their final four games of the season, you certainly can start there.
Let’s take them one at a time.
First, there’s pride. Y...
