Articles by Wayne Fish
No. 2 draft pick Patrick not out to prove anything vs. No. 1 Hischier
VOORHEES – A first meeting between the top two picks in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft might, in most cases, figure to be a contentious one. But when Nolan Patrick, the Flyers center who was […]
Couturier focused on winning, not All-Star snub
VOORHEES, N.J. – Sean Couturier is having too much success in games that count than worry about playing in an exhibition All-Star game that doesn’t. So there were no sour grapes when the media strode […]
Giroux named All-Star for fifth time in career
For Claude Giroux, it’s getting to be a habit and a good one at that. On Wednesday, Giroux was named to the NHL All-Star Game for the third time in the last four years and […]
Runners warm to BCRR Winter Series despite recent frigid temps
What does it say about local runners when they show up more than 100-strong for a Bucks County Roadrunners Club Winter Series race with the thermometer reading “ZERO?’’ “They’re insane!’’ says John O’Brien, director of […]
Ghost’s love-aid for animals, kids comes from the heart
Shayne Gostisbehere fires slap shots like he wants to put them through goalies, not just past them. There’s fury in his expression as he competes in hockey at its highest level. But when the lights […]
Brakes off, Flyers roar into break full speed ahead
PHILADELPHIA – Shayne Gostisbehere is known mostly for his offensive skills but now he’s even making headlines with his defense. It was there for all to see on Sunday when Gostisbehere executed a steal, leading […]
Neuvirth finally gets his turn and makes the most of it
PHILADELPHIA – The late Freddy Shero once started Bernie Parent in goal 37 straight games. Then he went to Bobby Taylor. When reporters asked him why he gave Taylor the start, Shero shrugged and said, […]
Captain Giroux taking charge again
PHILADELPHIA – A healthy Claude Giroux is a confident Claude Giroux. And a confident Giroux is right back among the NHL’s elite scorers. Another three-point game by Giroux in Saturday’s 6-3 win over the St. […]
Flyers finish first half with a flourish
PHILADELPHIA – At the season’s halfway point, it’s too bad for the Flyers their bye week is coming up. They’re just starting to return to the form which won them six straight games last month. […]