The city of Philadelphia is known for many things – cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, and rabid sports fans. Philadelphians live and breathe sports, especially their beloved Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, and Flyers. Their passion permeates the city and gives Philly its unique character. A City Obsessed Sports are woven into the fabric of Philadelphia. Citizens proudly wear their team’s jerseys and …
With Keith Jones moving out of the broadcasting booth and into the press box as the new President of the Flyers, the TV crew was left with an open spot. Brian Boucher has been tapped as the replacement for Keith Jones for Flyers games on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Boucher who was drafted by the Flyers in the first round of …
Ice hockey, a thrilling and captivating sport, has a storied history that dates back centuries. Originating on the frozen ponds of Canada, it has transformed into a global phenomenon, appreciated and followed by millions worldwide. This sport, often associated with unyielding team spirit, exciting speed, and strategic precision, boasts a rich past that’s intertwined with the culture and identity of …
As summer wraps up and the temperatures start to cool (or ramp up again), hockey season is right around the corner. And with the calendar changing to September, the NHL is ready to start another season. Flyers Rookie Camp opens on the 14th at the skate zone in Voorhees. The players taking part in a Rookie Series against the Rangers …
The 2023-24 NHL season nears closer, with training camps and preseason games starting in the coming weeks. So, here are my projections for the Metropolitan Division final standings for the upcoming season. 1) Carolina Hurricanes After winning the division last season by only one point, I believe the Hurricanes will win again for the fourth time in a row. This …
The Flyers signed Oliver Bonk to a three-year entry-level contract for a cap hit of $950,000. The eighteen-year-old Bonk was selected twenty-second overall in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft earlier this summer. The Ottawa native stands at 6’2″, 176 pounds. As a right-handed defenseman, he will be a luxury on the team since left-handed defensemen outnumber righties. Bonk was the …
On Monday, the IIHF ruled that Fedotov’s contract with the Flyers is valid for 2023-24 and that he is suspended for four months from competing on his KHL team. Ivan Fedotov was drafted by the Flyers in the seventh round of the 2015 draft. The 26-year-old Finnish-born goalie stands at 6’7″ and 205 pounds. He has never played in North …
The Flyers stole the show at the 2023 NHL Draft. Philadelphia chose Russian phenom Matvei Michkov with the seventh overall pick. Let us get to know more about the Russian star. The 18-year-old Michkov is from the Russian town of Perm. With a population of just under one million, Perm is the 13th largest city in Russia while being over …
This week the buzz around Philadelphia has been the release of the retro Kelly Green Eagles Jerseys. Let us take a moment to look back at some of the best and worst jerseys in the 57 years of Flyers hockey. 1967-1982, 2010-2023 Throughout the Flyers’ history, their full-time jerseys have had only two designs. From 1967 to 1982 and from …
This Fall starts the 57th year of Flyers hockey in Philadelphia. After two frustrating seasons, new management hopes to right the ship and return the Flyers to their winning ways. 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers Season Schedule The Flyers preseason consists of six games taking place from September 25th through October 5th. This upcoming season is highlighted by must-see matchups against the …
