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Image courtesy of NHL.com On Saturday night, Shayne Gostisbehere and the Union College Dutchmen found themselves in an unfamiliar position, as they were upset by unranked Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) by the score of 2-1. The story of the 2nd Annual Capital District Mayor's Cup wasn't the big win by RPI, but the brawl that […]
A Super Bowl at Lincoln Financial Field? Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is betting on it in the not so distant future. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie may just be the biggest supporter for a positive outcome to Sunday's cold weather Super Bowl in New Jersey. The Eagles are in the second phase of […]
It will not be an unusual sight to see some of Philadelphia’s most loyal fans rooting for one of the Sixers’ biggest rivals, the Boston Celtics, on Wednesday night. Nor will it be unwelcomed by fellow Philadelphia fans. Similarly, there are likely plenty of Boston’s most dedicated fans cheering for red, white and blue over […]
Steve Mason was outstanding for the Flyers, shutting out the Red Wings and leading the Flyers to a 5-0 win. Mason made several highlight reel stops on the way to 33 saves and the win. Scott Hartnell had two goals and an assist, including a power play goal in the first period, which turned out […]
The Phillies lack starting rotation depth. The Phillies as the roster currently stands have just six starting pitchers: Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels, Kyle Kendrick, Roberto Hernandez, Miguel Gonzalez, and Jon Pettibone. Pettibone and Kendrick finished 2013 on the disabled list, and Gonzalez has never thrown a professional pitch in the United States. Phillies […]
Image courtesy of Lehighvalleylive.com Detroit Red Wings (23-18-11) @ Philadelphia Flyers (25-22-6), 7:00pm, CSN-Philly/FS-D Looking to end a four-game losing streak, the Philadelphia Flyers will host the Detroit Red Wings tonight in one of the more crucial games before the Olympic break. With upcoming games against the Anaheim Ducks, Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks, […]
For a while there, it seemed like Marc-Andre Bourdon fell off the radar. Out of sight, out of mind. And then, suddenly, there he was at the Flyers morning skate two Sundays ago. His return was a surprise to everyone, including his teammates. He's back, he's feeling good, and he's ready to compete. Bourdon played […]
Former Philadelphia Eagles executive Harry Gamble passed away Tuesday. (Image courtesy of Philly.com) Harry Gamble, former Philadelphia Eagles general manager and executive has passed away. Gamble was the general manager or President of the Eagles from 1985-1995, during a span in which the Eagles posted a record of 96-78-1. With Gamble at the helm, […]
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles finished the season with the most completions of 20 yards or further in the NFL, and the statistic does not take into account yards after the catch. (Image courtesy of USA Today) Nick Foles' arm strength is one of his attributes that repeatedly gets criticized by skeptics that the second-year quarterback […]
Welcome to Around the Net, a bi-weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. What you see is what you get The Flyers are who we thought they are, average: [Broad Street Hockey-Kevin Christmann] Unless they make a trade… The window is closing for a pre-Olympic deal: [Philly.com-Frank […]
