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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).

Flyers Land Towering Two-Way Defenseman Spencer Gill in 2024 Draft

Matthew Ward | July 1, 2024

Philadelphia Flyers’ general manager Daniel Brière and members of the organization’s brass were very active in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. This past weekend, the Flyers selected two centers before…

Categories Flyers Prospects, NHL Entry Draft, Philadelphia Flyers

Panthers Prospects Report: Devine, Lindmark, Steeves, Black, & More

Matthew Ward | June 27, 2024

The Florida Panthers have been one of hockey’s hottest franchises over the last few campaigns. The team’s success, including a 2024 Stanley Cup championship, shows that the organization is built…

Categories Florida Panthers, NCAA, Panthers Prospects

Kings Prospects Report: Conmy, Hughes, Wright, Connors, & More

Matthew Ward | June 25, 2024

With the first round of the much-anticipated 2024 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, Jun. 28, the Los Angeles Kings will look to bolster their pool of prospects at all levels.…

Categories Kings Prospects, Los Angeles Kings

4 Former Flyers Playing in the 2024 Calder Cup Final

Matthew Ward | June 18, 2024

Games 1 and 2 of the 2024 American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup Final are officially in the books. A rematch of last season’s Final, the first two games of…

Categories AHL, Hershey Bears, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 5 Drafted Wingers in Franchise History

Matthew Ward | June 14, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will take place on June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Philadelphia Flyers have the 12th pick in the first round. With…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Prospects Report: Barkey, Bonk, Sotheran, and Gendron

Matthew Ward | June 6, 2024

Seven Philadelphia Flyers Prospects just completed their juniors-level seasons in North America. Led by the strong performances of three prospects in the 2024 Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) Memorial Cup, these…

Categories CHL, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

5 Michigan State Players With Over 1,000 NHL Games

Matthew Ward | May 29, 2024

Michigan State University in East Lansing has one of the most storied programs in the history of NCAA Division I hockey. The Spartans’ first hockey team suited up for action…

Categories College Hockey, Hockey History, NCAA

3 Flyers Prospects Playing in the 2024 Memorial Cup

Matthew Ward | May 21, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have three prospects set to play in the Canadian Hockey League’s (CHL) Memorial Cup, a four-team round-robin format tournament that includes teams from three-member junior-level leagues: the…

Categories CHL, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Phantoms Playoff Recap & End of Season Notes

Matthew Ward | May 18, 2024

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms’ postseason run ended two rounds into the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calder Cup Playoffs with a series defeat to in-state archrival the Hershey Bears. In a…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Senators Prospects Report: Stanley, Wallberg, Dyck, Halliday, & More

Matthew Ward | May 14, 2024

The Ottawa Senators have five prospects playing in NCAA Division I hockey, including three forwards and two defensemen. Cornell’s Hoyt Stanley is considered by many analysts to be the organization’s…

Categories Ottawa Senators, Senators Prospects

10 Lake Superior State Players With Over 100 NHL Games

Matthew Ward | May 9, 2024

The Lake Superior State University Lakers compete in NCAA Division I’s Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). A three-time national champion program, hockey at Lake Superior State dates back to 1966.…

Categories College Hockey, Hockey History

Flyers Farm Report: Phantoms’ Top Performers vs. WBS Penguins

Matthew Ward | April 29, 2024

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have advanced to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs with a two games to zero…

Categories AHL, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers
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