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The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six. In their seventh season, they won the 1974 Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to do so. They won their second, and most recent, Cup the next season. The Flyers of the 1970s became known as the Broad Street Bullies for their aggressive and intimidating style of play and were led by Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Reggie Leach. While the Flyers have gone to six Stanley Cup Finals after their 1975 Stanley Cup championship, they have yet to reclaim the glory they experienced during the 1970s.

Goalie Ivan Fedotov Leaving KHL; Likely to Sign With the Flyers

At long last, the wait is over for the Philadelphia Flyers. Goaltender Ivan Fedotov, who they drafted in the seventh round of the 2015 NHL draft, is set to come over to North America to play for the Orange and Black barring a lift on a suspension of his entry-level contract. The 27-year-old was released from his Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) club on March 28. The drama surrounding the netminder over the last few seasons has been bizarre, to say the least. He was expected to compete for the Flyers’ backup goaltending spot back in 2022, but he was detained…

Flyers Farm Report: Tuomaala, Andrae, McDonald & More

The Philadelphia Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) and ECHL affiliates, the Reading Royals and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, have just one week to go before they enter the final month of the regular season. The Phantoms have a record of 27 wins, 26 losses, five overtime losses, and three shootout losses and are battling for the last playoff spot in the AHL’s Atlantic Division with 11 games remaining in the regular season.  Despite glimpses of hope throughout the season, the Royals’ chances of an ECHL playoff berth are all but hopeless. The team has 26 wins in 64 games and sits…

Flyers Should Keep Attard & Ginning in the NHL

Defensemen Jamie Drysdale and Nick Seeler‘s return to practice on Tuesday was great news for the Philadelphia Flyers‘ defense. Being without Drysdale for about a month and Seeler for three weeks has been difficult during the team’s playoff push, given their importance to the lineup. Nonetheless, the Flyers survived a 10-game schedule, against nine playoff teams without them, posting a 4-4-2 record. To get that record, though, they needed solid play from their replacements, especially since they lost Sean Walker at the trade deadline and Rasmus Ristolainen due to injury. A mix of five defenders have been filling in: Ronnie…

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Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

*This archive was originally written by Colin Newby in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have been one of hockey’s most successful franchises over the last half-century. They have the third-highest all-time points percentage among NHL teams, trailing only the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights, a team that has yet…

 

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Flyers FAQ

What year were the Philadelphia Flyers founded?

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six.

When did the Philadelphia Flyers play their first game?

The Flyers played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, losing to the Oakland Seals 5-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

John Tortorella is the current head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.