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Rob Riches

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Looking at Matt Read’s unexpected surge

For now, though, Read’s off to an incredible start. He’s tallied five goals in the Flyers’ first seven games of the season — nearly half of what he registered last year alone (11).

Rob Riches  •  26 Oct 2016
Flyers-Sabres: Game 7 Preview

The Orange and Black now return home for the latter half of a back-to-back matchup, this time taking on the Buffalo Sabres. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

Rob Riches  •  25 Oct 2016
Steve Mason Could Close In on Flyers History this Season

One particular Flyer will have the chance to make his own stamp on the franchise as the season rolls along. Steve Mason could find himself as the third-winningest goaltender in franchise history by season’s end.

Rob Riches  •  12 Oct 2016
Michael Del Zotto to miss start of Flyers season

Michael Del Zotto will miss the next four-to-five weeks with a lower-body injury, GM Ron Hextall announced Friday.

Rob Riches  •  07 Oct 2016
Michal Neuvirth honors Ed Snider with new mask

The mask features the Snider silhouette that local artist David E. Wilkinson created in the wake of Snider’s passing, along with several photos of the iconic Flyers founder and “A Flyer Forever” written in a cursive typeface.

Rob Riches  •  01 Oct 2016
Flyers Announce 8 Roster Cuts

The Flyers on Tuesday announced eight roster cuts, sending players back to their respective junior leagues.

Rob Riches  •  27 Sep 2016
Report: Radko Gudas to sit out World Cup of Hockey

Embed from Getty Images   By Rob Riches, Sports Talk Philly contributor Radko Gudas will not be playing in this month's World Cup of Hockey, according to a Saturday report from TV Nova (Czech Republic) broadcaster Roman Jedlicka. Citing a wrist injury, Gudas will be opting out of the tournament, along with San Jose forward Tomas Hertl […]

Rob Riches  •  03 Sep 2016
Flyers React to 50th Anniversary Jerseys

By Rob Riches, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Flyers unveiled their 50th Anniversary jerseys on Wednesday, finally giving fans a look at the much-anticipated sweaters.  Reaction to the new jerseys was mixed — for every fan who enjoyed the new design, there were plenty more who bemoaned it. And while gold isn't exactly a […]

Rob Riches  •  31 Aug 2016
Flyers Unveil 50th Anniversary Season Jerseys

By Rob Riches, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  The Flyers took to 1 Liberty Place on Wednesday afternoon to unveil their new, special edition 50th anniversary jerseys to be worn on several occasions during the upcoming season. The jersey features a new design for the Orange and Black, and adds a new gold color to […]

Rob Riches  •  31 Aug 2016
John LeClair and Mark Howe to Coach Prospect Showcase

Embed from Getty Images   By Rob Riches, Sports Talk Philly contributor Two Flyers Hall of Famers are set to reunite next month, and impose some of their wisdom upon the NHLers of tomorrow along the way. John LeClair and Mark Howe will be coaching the CCM/USA Hockey All-American Prospects Game, set for Sept. 22 […]

Rob Riches  •  22 Aug 2016