Wayne Fish, Author at FlyingFishHockey

A patient Leier finally gets back in the action

February 1, 2018 Wayne Fish

NEWARK, N.J. – When it comes to young players looking to make their mark on the NHL, the waiting is the hardest part. Taylor Leier knows all about that. The Flyers rookie […]

Coach Dave Hakstol talks about Flyers’ loss at Washington.

February 1, 2018 Wayne Fish

Ailing Neuvirth opens door for Capitals’ defeat of Flyers

January 31, 2018 Wayne Fish

WASHINGTON – Just when it looked like the Flyers might shock the Metro Division-leading Capitals for a third straight time this season, reality set in. The Flyers rushed off to a 2-0 lead on […]

Hextall not gung-ho on trades but ‘never say never’

January 31, 2018 Wayne Fish

WASHINGTON – While the NHL trade deadline is still a few weeks away (Feb. 26 to be exact), there’s already a buzz of speculation about who’s coming and who’s going around the league. At the […]

Kiwanis-Sesame Place Classic set for special 20th anniversary run

January 31, 2018 Wayne Fish

It’s back. . .and better than ever. The Kiwanis-Sesame Place Classic is returning for its 20th year on Sunday, May 20 at the legendary park in Middletown Township. Registration for the featured 5K, the 1-mile […]

If needed, Lyon ready to make NHL debut

January 30, 2018 Wayne Fish

VOORHEES, N.J. – If duty calls, rookie goaltender Alex Lyon is ready, willing and able. Lyon was recalled from the Phantoms on Tuesday after the Flyers announced that starting goaltender Brian Elliott has been placed […]

Flyers GM Ron Hextall discusses Nolan Patrick line promotion.

January 29, 2018 Wayne Fish

Giroux back in a hurry. . .goalies not so much

January 29, 2018 Wayne Fish

VOORHEES, N.J. – Claude Giroux found a way to make it back from Sunday’s NHL All-Star Game in Tampa to take part in practice on Monday afternoon at the Skate Zone, but he had no […]

Patrick’s strong play elevates him to line with Voracek, Simmonds

January 29, 2018 Wayne Fish

VOORHEES, N.J. – Going strictly by the stat sheet, you wouldn’t know that rookie Nolan Patrick has been playing some good hockey the past month or so. After all, he’s only registered one goal and […]

Flyers’ Giroux hopes Eagles fly high at Super Bowl

January 26, 2018 Wayne Fish

While Claude Giroux’s hockey skills figure to be involved in today’s NHL All-Star Game at Tampa, some of his thoughts might be elsewhere. Giroux, you see, is a devoted Eagles fan […]