Bobby Clarke
Embed from Getty Images When it was announced on Monday morning that Philadelphia Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been nominated for the 2015-16 Masterton Trophy by the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, much of the focus was placed on his recovery from a partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear last […]
Embed from Getty Images The Flyers rookie phenom this season may be in discussions for the Calder Trophy. He may eclipse more franchise rookie records in the final weeks of the season. But even if he doesn't, his unlikely way of getting to the NHL and staying for good is enough. Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere […]
March 16, 2000: Bob Clarke snaps over questions regarding Eric Lindros' health Bob Clarke, the general manager of the Flyers, went "Bob Clarke" in an interview during the game against the Montreal Canadiens regarding the health of star Eric Lindros.
No Philadelphia Flyers rookie has ever won the Calder Trophy. It is not that they have not had their share of viable candidates over the years. They've had a few top-end finishers in the balloting and their fair share who've earned NHL All-Rookie Team selection honors after the season but never an NHL rookie of […]
February 22, 1980: Old Time Hockey in Vancouver as Flyers rout Canucks The Flyers would take on the Vancouver Canucks in British Columbia on this night, a game which saw the teams combine for 10 goals, a bushel of fights and a bench-clearing brawl late in the third period. Nothing like Old Time Hockey, eh?
Embed from Getty Images It was bound to end at some point. Shayne Gostisbehere's impressive streak of points in 15 straight games never made it to 16 as the Carolina Hurricanes downed the Flyers, 3-1, snapping the streak. You could say Gostisbehere was already on borrowed time with the streak. In four of the […]
50 years in the making, we’re ready for our 50th Anniversary season! pic.twitter.com/CNE1wMOaNR — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) February 10, 2016 On Feb. 9, 1966, the Philadelphia Flyers were born as Ed Snider got the call that Philadelphia had been awarded an NHL franchise. Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of that call and the birth of […]
Photo: Kevin Durso/Flyerdelphia On the ice in the present day, the Flyers may not always be the most consistent bunch. But when it comes to honoring those of the past, the Flyer greats who came before and looking back on those memories while making new ones, the Flyers always deliver. Friday night was no different […]
Photo: Kevin Durso/Flyerdelphia It was a night that centered around a celebration of Flyers hockey. With players from all decades of Flyers hockey in attendance, the Flyers alumni united for another excellent display that shows the pride of the organization and the many years of memories. 28 players made up the two rosters of Team […]
Embed from Getty Images On Friday night, four decades of Flyers past will gather at Santander Arena in Reading for a celebration of Flyers hockey and some friendly competition. Tickets for the event were almost an instant sell-out and rosters were announced for the event on Tuesday. Here is a detailed look at the […]
