Dan Ward
Former Lead Writer and Editor for George Mason Recreation and SportsTalkFeed.com. Graduate of George Mason University with a degree in Economics and Sports Management. Experience in sports includes writing, playing, announcing, marketing, filming, and analyzing. Passionate about sports.
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Flyers Add Goaltender Depth for Stretch Run
February 20th, 2018 After losing Brian Elliott for five to six weeks with an injury, the Flyers faced a goalie gap. That gap grew when Michal Neuvirth was taken out of the game after giving up three goals in the first period to the New York Rangers. He suffered a lower-body injury and it is uncertain how much time he will miss. The Flyers were down to...
Flyers Do-Or-Die Divisional Matchups
February 16th, 2018 The Flyers are 57 games into the season and in third place in the Metropolitan Division as of Feb. 15. They have won four of their last five and have the most points in the division since Dec. 4. After a bumpy start that included a 10-game losing streak, the Flyers are in good position as they reach a critical juncture of the NHL...
The 'Elliott Effect' and the Flyers Playoff Push
February 12th, 2018 The inconsistent streaky play that has defined the Flyers' season was apparent over the last two weeks. After the exciting back-to-back overtime victories when Travis Konecny shined, the team dropped their next four games in underwhelming fashion. They then followed that up with a four-game winning streak including a sweep on the West...
Flyers Facing Goalie Gap
January 31st, 2018 Not even one game into the final stretch of the season after the All-Star Break, the Philadelphia Flyers had to make a move that sent a shiver down Broad Street. Veteran goaltender Brian Elliott was placed on the IR Monday retroactive to his last game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Flyers called up Alex Lyon from the Lehigh...
Couturier's Breakout Season Deserves Recognition
January 29th, 2018 What a year it has been for Sean Couturier! The 25-year-old veteran center for the Flyers has already reached career-highs in goals and points this season. With 23 assists in 49 games, he will easily eclipse his high mark of 28 set back in 2015-16. Drafted in 2011 with the eighth pick overall, Couturier has been nothing short of...
Sanheim's Shaky Season Sends Him to Minors
January 23rd, 2018 The Flyers are playing some of their best hockey of the season in the month of January. They have catapulted themselves into the playoff picture from the depths of the Metropolitan Division. They have done so thanks to consistent play across all lines. When things are going well, teams don't like to make many changes. The Flyers...
