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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).

Goalie Eamon McAdam Shining in EIHL & 3ICE

Matthew Ward | January 11, 2024

Philadelphia’s Spectrum is one of the most famous buildings in sports history, as this arena hosted some of the biggest teams, athletes, and events in Philadelphia and international sports during…

Categories 3ICE, Other Leagues

Flyers Farm Report: Tuomaala, Marody, Petersen & More

Matthew Ward | December 28, 2023

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, have played 29 games in the 2023-24 campaign. The Phantoms returned to action on Dec. 27, refreshed…

Categories Flyers Prospects

Mark Recchi Set to Join Franchise Greats in Flyers Hall of Fame

Matthew Ward | December 26, 2023

Mark Recchi played for the Philadelphia Flyers for two stints during his career, between 1992 and 1995 and again between 1999 and 2004. Considered one of the Flyers’ greatest scorers,…

Categories Flyers History

Flyers Prospects Report: Čiernik, Sulku, Zanetti, & Tomek

Matthew Ward | December 18, 2023

Despite an unexpectedly strong start to the 2023-24 season, the Philadelphia Flyers are still in rebuild mode. A major part of it includes the development of their prospects around the…

Categories Flyers Prospects

Flyers Farm Report: Lycksell, Tuomaala, Brown, Wilson, and More

Matthew Ward | December 11, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers‘ minor league affiliates split their respective weekend home series. The Flyers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, were shutout by the Providence Bruins on…

Categories Flyers Prospects

Flyers Prospects Report: Michkov, Kolosov, Fedotov, and More

Matthew Ward | December 5, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers own the rights to five players in Russian-based hockey leagues. Out of these five players, four are considered prospects. The field of players in Russia consists of…

Categories Flyers Prospects

Bryn Athyn’s Open-Air Arena a Must See for Hockey Fans

Matthew Ward | November 28, 2023

Located 20 miles from the heart of Philadelphia, Bryn Athyn College is a private Christian college with a student body of around 300. Founded in 1877, the college’s picturesque and…

Categories College Hockey

Flyers Farm Report: Sandström, Petersen, Gahagen, and More

Matthew Ward | November 26, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers have an abundance of experienced goaltenders ranging from the NHL level down to the “AA” minor league ECHL. The presence of so many goalies with NHL and…

Categories Flyers Goaltending

Flyers Farm Report: Reading Royals’ Chyzowski, Paliani & More

Matthew Ward | November 20, 2023

In the first 12 games of the Reading Royals 2023-24 season, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers has three wins. Despite this lopsided record, left-winger Ryan Chyzowski has played…

Categories Flyers Prospects

SPHL Head Coaching Ranks Full of Minor League Veterans

Matthew Ward | November 17, 2023

Founded in 2004, the SPHL (formerly known as the Southern Professional Hockey League) is an independent minor professional league headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina. The league entered its 20th season…

Categories Other Leagues

Flyers Prospects Report: NCAA D1 Players

Matthew Ward | November 13, 2023

The Philadelphia Flyers currently have nine draft picks playing NCAA Division 1 college hockey. This group consists of seven forwards and two defensemen spread out across different programs in the…

Categories Flyers Prospects

Delaware Thunder Fans Eager for the Return of Beloved Franchise

Matthew Ward | November 6, 2023

Opening day for the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL) came and went last month with little media attention. For diehard fans of the FPHL and its 11 teams, Oct. 10…

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