Gritty can do more than just make people laugh. Sometimes the Flyers’ mascot can make people cry – tears of joy, that is. Seven-year-old hockey fan Caiden O’Rourke, who was born with a rare orthopaedic […]
The Flyers have re-signed goaltender Brian Elliott to a one-year contract with an average annual value of $2.0 million, according to Executive Vice President/General Manager Chuck Fletcher. “Brian has played well for us the last two […]
PHILADELPHIA – With nothing to play for but pride, the Flyers came up just a bit short Saturday in what was close to a microcosm of their season. So many times this year the Flyers […]
VOORHEES – With a game to go in their star-crossed season, the Flyers have one question that begs to be answered: Did a disappointing 3-9 finish wipe out all the good things that helped build […]
VOORHEES – Call it a mutual admiration society. As much as military personnel appeared wide-eyed during Tuesday’s annual visit to the Flyers, the pro hockey players said they are equally awed by these highly trained […]
Because each game for the Flyers now is like the final countdown by NASA at Cape Kennedy, the No. 10 is getting extreme scrutiny because it belongs to the Montreal Canadiens. The Flyers have only […]
VOORHEES – Even though the Flyers have been on a fairly amazing run, capped off by Saturday night’s memorable come-from-behind victory over the Penguins, it wasn’t enough to sway general manager Chuck Fletcher’s mind. For […]
VOORHEES – They knew this day was coming but it didn’t make it any easier. When the Flyers practiced on Monday morning, teammate Wayne Simmonds wasn’t on the ice. Instead, he was […]
PHILADELPHIA – Shayne Gostisbehere’s charity project, the “GhostBear’’ Foundation, assists ill or disabled children, meaning he has a great appreciation for the mission of helping health-challenged young people. The Flyers defenseman was front and center […]
Hart-mania is sweeping Philadelphia these days but it’s certainly not a unique phenomenon. Just ask any hockey fan from Canada. Carter Hart became a household name north of the border some two years ago when […]
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