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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 Farm Report: Brink, Lycksell, Petersen, Rizzo, & More

Matthew Ward | April 23, 2024

Four members of the Philadelphia Flyers were put on loan to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) on April 17. This roster move was made to…

Categories AHL, Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Devine, Nardi, Mongo, Chyzowski, & More

Matthew Ward | April 19, 2024

The Reading Royals, ECHL-affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, ended their season on April 13. With a final record of 29 wins and 35 losses, Reading placed 12th out of 13…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

12 Cornell Players Who Have Played in Over 100 NHL Games

Matthew Ward | April 12, 2024

Since the 1899-1900 season, upstate New York’s Cornell University has fielded a hockey team. A storied NCAA Division I program, the Big Red has 24 NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA…

Categories College Hockey, Hockey History

Paul Holmgren: Flyers’ Hall of Fame Player, Coach, and Executive

Matthew Ward | April 4, 2024

No other person in Philadelphia Flyers’ history has worn as many different hats in the organization than Paul Holmgren. A longtime player, coach, and executive with the franchise, Holmgren dedicated…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flyers History, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Farm Report: Tuomaala, Andrae, McDonald & More

Matthew Ward | March 28, 2024

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…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers Prospects Report: Rizzo, Bump, Kaplan & More

Matthew Ward | March 20, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have eight prospects playing NCAA Division I hockey across the United States. These prospects represent programs ranging from those that are steeped in a winning tradition to…

Categories Flyers Prospects, Philadelphia Flyers

Jimmy Watson: Flyers’ All-Star Defenseman & Stanley Cup Champ

Matthew Ward | March 6, 2024

Philadelphia is known as the “City of Brotherly Love.” This popular moniker does not only apply to the Northeastern United States city that currently sits at number six in the…

Categories Flyers History

NHL Vets Bring Years of Experience to Flyers Scouting Department

Matthew Ward | February 29, 2024

The spring and summer of 2023 brought several changes to the Philadelphia Flyers front office. Former Special Assistant to the General Manager (GM) turned Interim GM Daniel Brière was promoted…

Categories Flyers Management, Philadelphia Flyers

Hockey History of Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall

Matthew Ward | February 16, 2024

Opened in 1929, Boardwalk Hall, formerly known as the Atlantic City Auditorium and Atlantic City Convention Hall, is a multi-sport and entertainment arena located at 2301 Boardwalk. Over the course…

Categories Hockey History

Barry Ashbee: Flyers’ Stanley Cup Winning Coach & Player

Matthew Ward | January 31, 2024

When many fans of the Philadelphia Flyers think of their favorite defensemen throughout the franchise’s history, names like Mark Howe, Eric Desjardins, Jimmy Watson, Chris Pronger, and Kimmo Timonen tend…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

16 Princeton Tigers who Played in the NHL

Matthew Ward | January 24, 2024

The Princeton University men’s ice hockey program dates back to the 1890s. Since its establishment, a number of notable players have suited up in the black and orange for the…

Categories College Hockey, Hockey History

Keith Allen: The Architect of the Flyers’ 2 Stanley Cups

Matthew Ward | January 16, 2024

Established in 1967, the Philadelphia Flyers have had several hockey legends pass through hallways of their stadiums and offices over the years. When most fans of the franchise think of…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History
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