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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).

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Emil Andrae

Matthew Ward | September 30, 2024

Emil Andrae was one of the talented prospects who saw time on the Philadelphia Flyers big league roster last season. A native of Västervik, Sweden, the left-shot defenseman made his…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Helge Grans

Matthew Ward | September 17, 2024

Helge Grans is one of the talented prospects in the Philadelphia Flyers’ organization who should see some time on the big league roster this season. A native of Ljungby, Sweden,…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Matthew Ward | September 8, 2024

*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…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers Prospect Spotlight: Ethan Samson

Matthew Ward | September 7, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, was loaded with talented prospects last season. This was evident in the number of players called up from the Phantoms…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

LA Kings’ 2024 Draft Pick James Reeder Set to Make NCAA Debut With the Denver Pioneers

Matthew Ward | August 30, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft saw the Los Angeles Kings select a total of four players during the two-day event from The Sphere in Las Vegas. The players Los Angeles…

Categories Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings

Brad Marsh: Flyers Player and Dedicated Community Ambassador

Matthew Ward | August 26, 2024

During his 15-season NHL career, Brad Marsh played for five franchises, including the Atlanta/Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators. Drafted by the Flames…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Laperrière, Marody, Gaucher, & More

Matthew Ward | August 17, 2024

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, ended the 2023-24 campaign with a record of 32-31-6-3, sixth place in the Atlantic Division of the…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Blackhawks Prospects Report: Moore, Rinzel, Greene & More

Matthew Ward | August 9, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks are a franchise in rebuild mode. With star player Connor Bedard at the foundation of these efforts, the organization looks to couple the development of talented young…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, NCAA

Flyers’ Ilya Pautov Prepares for Third Season in Russia’s MHL

Matthew Ward | July 31, 2024

In the sixth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas, the Philadelphia Flyers selected Ilya Pautov. The 173rd overall pick, the Russian native is a right wing…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers 2024 Draft Pick Austin Moline Heading to BCHL & NCAA

Matthew Ward | July 24, 2024

With their seventh and final pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected defenseman Austin Moline in his hometown of Las Vegas. A product of Shattuck-St. Mary’s…

Categories Flyers Prospects, NCAA, Philadelphia Flyers

Hall-of-Famer Jeremy Roenick’s Lasting Impact on the Flyers

Matthew Ward | July 16, 2024

Jeremy Roenick will be enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. This fall in Toronto, the legendary centerman will join a 2024 class that includes…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers 2024 Draft Pick Noah Powell Heading to Ohio State

Matthew Ward | July 8, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft saw the Philadelphia Flyers select five forwards and two defensemen during the two-day event from the Sphere in Las Vegas. The players that Philadelphia added…

Categories College Hockey, Flyers Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, Philadelphia Flyers
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