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Embed from Getty Images By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor With the start of September, hockey is right around the corner. The World Cup of Hockey will slightly delay the NHL season, but training camps are scheduled for midway through the month and the preseason begins in the final week of September. The […]
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 […]
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 […]
(Kevin Durso/Sports Talk Philly) By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor The Flyers will start rookie camp in mid-September as they begin preparations for the 2016-17 season. To close out rookie camp, on Sept. 21, they will meet with another team's top prospects in an exhibition match. The Flyers and Islanders will face off at […]
Embed from Getty Images By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor For the first time in its history, the US Hockey Hall of Fame will hold its induction ceremony in Philadelphia. In conjunction with the Flyers 50th anniversary as well as a nod to late Flyers owner, founder and chairman Ed Snider, USA Hockey […]
Photo: Nina Weiss/Sports Talk Philly By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor While the Flyers look to improve on a playoff appearance from last season in the upcoming 2016-17 season, their AHL affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, will be home to some of the team's rising stars. With several notable prospects joining the professional ranks […]
Embed from Getty Images By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor Around the NHL, rumors swirled about Harvard standout and team captain Jimmy Vesey and which team would sign him when he became a free agent on Aug. 16. On Wednesday, Vesey met with his list of finalists. The Flyers were not one of […]
Embed from Getty Images By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor In less than one month, the Flyers return to the ice for the start of training camp and the preseason. Once the eight preseason games are over, the Flyers will need to narrow the roster down to 23 players, at most, with 20 […]
Photo: Kevin Durso/Sports Talk Philly By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor As the Flyers prepare to embark on their 50th season in franchise history, another franchise staple celebrates an anniversary as well. The Flyers Wives Carnival, held in the memory of Barry Ashbee and a fundraiser for various charities around the Philadelphia area, marks its […]
Photo: Kevin Durso/Sports Talk Philly For 16 years, Chris Pryor has been an integral part of the Flyers scouting department, going from amateur scout to the team's director of scouting, a position he has held for the last three years. On Wednesday, GM Ron Hextall announced a promotion for Pryor, who will now be elevated […]
