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Ryan Gilbert

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Future Flyers Report: Sanheim Cut, Hagg Makes Roster

Happy #NationalUglySweaterDay! Join us next Friday night at the game to get your free Phantoms Ugly Sweater T-Shirt! pic.twitter.com/N1FyhVjVel — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) December 12, 2014   Taking a look at some World Juniors updates for a few Flyers prospects and the weekend in Philadelphia minor league hockey.

Ryan Gilbert  •  15 Dec 2014
Now Being Served in the Press Box: Hot Dog Sandwiches and RJ Umbergers?

The duo of Sean Couturier and Matt Read broke out on Thursday night and combined on the two early goals to sink the Devils. This is a pair that has been getting a lot of unwarranted criticism of their offensive production this year. The cause of their limited production is a combination of zone starts, quality of competition, and RJ […]

Ryan Gilbert  •  13 Dec 2014
By The Numbers: Flyers reign over Hurricanes

The Flyers won by a healthy margin this afternoon in a balanced team attack with all lines creating chances. Lets take a deeper look into the eye of the storm with some of today's numbers.

Ryan Gilbert  •  13 Dec 2014
Flyers blow away Hurricanes in Saturday matinee

The Flyers played the worst team in the league this afternoon, and controlled the game much like they should.

Ryan Gilbert  •  13 Dec 2014
Game 29 Preview: Flyers looking to storm forward against Carolina

The Philadelpha Flyers (10-13-5) will look to make it two wins in a row today as they faceoff against the Carolina Hurricanes (8-17-3) at 1:05.

Ryan Gilbert  •  13 Dec 2014
Future Flyers Report: Gostisbehere on the Mend & World Juniors Updates

  The guys who scored the Teddy Bear goal presented them to Valley Youth House! G @bhextall & A's @KGoums27, Delisle. pic.twitter.com/4y6bFdkwVh — LehighValleyPhantoms (@LVPhantoms) December 9, 2014 With the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Reading Royals in the midst of an off-week, we take a look at an injury update and other news about Flyers […]

Ryan Gilbert  •  12 Dec 2014
By The Numbers: Special teams play sparks team victory.

The Flyers played a defensively sound game tonight. They limited the Devils chances and made the most of theirs. There was just one goal scored at 5v5 play in this goalfest, allowing for the special teams play and goaltending to lead the way to victory.

Ryan Gilbert  •  11 Dec 2014
By The Numbers: Flyers earn point versus Blue Jackets in poor effort

The Flyers were outplayed for most of the game, but still earned a point. A Jakub Voracek shot was deflected in front by Brayden Schenn for his second goal of the game, tying the game up with just under a minute to play. The scoreboard shows a close-fought 3-2 victory for the Jackets, but the numbers tell a different […]

Ryan Gilbert  •  09 Dec 2014
The Curious Case of Carlo Colaiacovo

After looking at who I think should be a choice for a healthy scratch on Saturday, I wanted to look at his possible replacement.  The Flyers defense has been a rotating door this season, both on and off the ice. Four different defensemen have been healthy scratches in recent games: Michael Del Zotto, Luke Schenn, […]

Ryan Gilbert  •  09 Dec 2014
Future Flyers Report: Sanheim and Morin Invited to Canada’s World Junior Camp

  #180965677 / gettyimages.com  Recapping the weekend in Flyers minor league hockey as the Phantoms and Royals combined for six games. Also a prestigious honor for two young Flyers prospects.

Ryan Gilbert  •  08 Dec 2014