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Flyers History

Pennsylvania Hockey: A Long, Proud History

February 21, 2021 by THW Archives
NHL Player Comparisons

For more than a hundred years, hockey has been a Pennsylvania passion. Its people and teams have made an indelible mark on both the NHL and the sport itself, and …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17

February 17, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Bernie Parent, Philadelphia Flyers

The Great One had an infatuation with the number five and 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Top Stories Tags Bernie Parent, Maurice Richard, Wayne Gretzky

Flyers Showdown: Lindros vs. Clarke

February 14, 2021 by Nathan Moser
Philadelphia Flyers Showdown: Bobby Clarke vs. Eric Lindros

There have been many great players who have donned the Philadelphia Flyers sweater over the years, with a few even going into the Hockey Hall of Fame. There are two …

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Categories Archives, Flyers History Tags Bobby Clarke, Eric Lindros

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9

February 9, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Guy Lafleur

The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also announced that it would double in size. All-time greats in both Montreal …

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Categories Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Top Stories Tags Bryan Trottier, Guy Lafleur, John Leclair, Paul Kariya

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 8

February 8, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Scotty Bowman and Brett Hull of the Detroit Red Wings celebrate with the Stanley Cup

Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League accomplished feats on this date no other player ever had before. Also, fans in the Windy City …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Top Stories Tags Gordie Howe, Phil Esposito, Scotty Bowman, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 5

February 5, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe

Feb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Capitals History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Red Wings History, Top Stories Tags Gordie Howe, Mike Gartner, Peter Bondra, Steve Yzerman

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 2

February 2, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe

Feb. 2 was a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. A trio of players had five-goal performances while the 700 was relevant for another threesome. There was also …

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Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Luc Robitaille, Mario Lemieux, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 1

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Joe Mullen Calgary Flames

The number five has come a lot on this date in National Hockey League history. Plus, some of the greatest goaltenders and defensemen to ever play the game had big …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History Tags Bernie Parent, Joe Mullen, Ray Bourque, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 29

January 29, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils

One of the greatest goaltenders the National Hockey League had ever seen officially ended his playing on this date. Jan. 29 has also seen a plethora of personal milestones including …

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Categories Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Sabres History Tags Martin Brodeur, Ron Francis, Top Story, Zdeno Chara

Flyers Staked Claim as World’s Best Team By Defeating Red Army

January 11, 2021 by John Kreiser
Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers had the entire National Hockey League rooting for them on Jan. 11, 1976. That was an unusual occurrence for the “Broad Street Bullies,” who had used a …

Read moreFlyers Staked Claim as World’s Best Team By Defeating Red Army

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History Tags Bobby Clarke, Fred Shero, Red Army, Vladislav Tretiak

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11

January 11, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Teemu Selanne Mighty Ducks of Anaheim

This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot …

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Categories Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History Tags Marcel Dionne, Teemu Selanne, Top Story, Wayne Gretzky

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 9

January 9, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Phil Esposito New York Rangers

One of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League laced up his skates one final time on this date. Plus, Jan. 9 was a big night …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History Tags Dominik Hasek, Jeremy Roenick, Phil Esposito, Top Story
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