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Matthew Ward

Matthew H. Ward is a historian and journalist who is the author of numerous published articles in print and online media sources. He covers the Flyers for THW. A credentialed boxing writer who has covered some of the sport's biggest fights, Ward founded a boxing website called The Weigh-In in 2016. A native of Matawan, NJ, he now resides outside of Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters. Ward's all-time favorite hockey player is Phil Housley. He is the co-author of the Arcadia Publishing books BOXING IN ATLANTIC CITY with John DiSanto (2021) and THE RARITAN BAYSHORE with John Allan Savolaine (2023).

Dave “The Hammer” Schultz: Flyers’ Legendary Enforcer

Matthew Ward | November 15, 2025

Dave “The Hammer” Schultz is known as one of hockey’s greatest enforcers. An NHL veteran of nine seasons with four different teams, the left-winger became a legendary member of the…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Bernie Parent: An Original Flyer and Hall of Famer

Matthew Ward | November 12, 2025

Considered one of the greatest goalies in Philadelphia Flyers history, Bernie Parent suited up for parts of 11 of his 14 seasons in the NHL and World Hockey Association (WHA)…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Keith Jones: NHL Veteran Turned Commentator and Flyers Executive

Matthew Ward | November 30, 2024

Keith Jones has established himself as a staple in Philadelphia’s hockey, and the greater sports scene. A veteran of parts of nine NHL seasons, the Brantford, Ontario-native went on to…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Gary Dornhoefer: Flyers’ 1973 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hero

Matthew Ward | November 25, 2024

Gary Dornhoefer stands as one of the most beloved Philadelphia Flyers in franchise history. A reliable player known as a solid offensive contributor and tough guy over parts of 14…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Ian Laperrière: Respected Flyers Enforcer Turned Coach

Matthew Ward | November 24, 2024

Now in his fourth season at the helm of the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms, Ian Laperrière became the fourth head coach in franchise history to reach 100 wins…

Categories Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Ed Van Impe: Second Flyers’ Captain & Stanley Cup Champion

Matthew Ward | November 19, 2024

Saskatoon native Ed Van Impe played professional hockey from 1961 to 1977. A member of the NHL’s Chicago Black Hawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins, the tough defenseman’s determination and…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Massimo Rizzo

Matthew Ward | November 14, 2024

Massimo Rizzo is a Philadelphia Flyers’ prospect who has garnered considerable attention from fans and front staff alike in recent years. Selected 216th overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in the…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Richard, Gaucher, Tuomaala, McDonald, & More

Matthew Ward | November 5, 2024

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, currently sit in fifth place of the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division with a record of 3-3-1-1. After…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Prospects Report: Barkey, Bonk, Knuble, Ciernik, & More

Matthew Ward | October 28, 2024

With the 2024-25 campaign underway, prospects in the Philadelphia Flyers system are competing in leagues around the world. From the junior-level ranks to the minor leagues, the Flyers have many…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Kolosov, Petersen, Mäkiniemi, and Gahagen

Matthew Ward | October 19, 2024

After a 2023-24 campaign playoff run, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms look to take advantage of their parent club the Philadelphia Flyers’ solid pool of prospects in hopes of returning to…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Samu Tuomaala

Matthew Ward | October 11, 2024

Selected 46th overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the second round of the 2021 Draft, Samu Tuomaala is a 21-year-old right wing who has appeared in American Hockey League (AHL)…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Hunter McDonald

Matthew Ward | October 1, 2024

One of the prospects who has garnered a lot of buzz during the Philadelphia Flyers training camp in Voorhees, New Jersey is Hunter McDonald. The 22-year-old defenseman will enter his…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers
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