Playing strong defensive hockey is great, as long as you can see pucks going in the net at the other end of the rink. Therein lies the problem for the Flyers, who have looked much […]
In overtime, it only takes one mistake to call it a night. Which is why the Flyers were so frustrated by the outcome of their game on Friday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. […]
PHILADELPHIA – It’s hardly headline news anymore. Third periods aren’t exactly the Flyers’ cup of tea. On Wednesday night, it was another example of frustration. The Flyers were tied, 1-1, at the second intermission but […]
Turn off the alarm clock, turn on the coffee machine and run a thumbnail over the skateblades. It’s time for the Flyers to wake up and get ready for another pre-game morning skate. Or is […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – Just about every young hockey player dreams of becoming a pro someday but nine-year-old Zachary Wertz wasn’t even sure he would live long enough to have that fantasy come true. Well, a […]
VOORHEES, N.J. – In the movies, when there’s trouble in Gotham City, they shine the Bat-Signal. With the Flyers, when there’s distress in Power Play City, they shine the JVR-Signal. JVR, of course, is Flyers […]
Zachary Wertz’s Make-A-Wish dream came true on Tuesday when he signed a two-day contract with the Flyers. Philadelphia general manager Chuck Fletcher did the honors. Wertz, a nine-year-old from Egg Harbor, N.J. was a recipient […]
PHILADELPHIA – The first 57 minutes pretty much went the way Flyers coach John Tortorella wants his team to play. Sticking to structured play, the Flyers crafted a 4-1 lead on Monday night. They […]
In a season somewhat slowed by injuries and the process of learning a new coach’s system, the Flyers have in fact enjoyed a few pleasant surprises. One of them is rookie center Noah Cates, who […]
PHILADELPHIA – Carter Hart gave up a bad bounce goal in Thursday night’s loss to Tampa Bay and called it one of the worst of his pro hockey career. On Saturday night, another puck on […]
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