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Bobby Clarke

Philadelphia Flyers’ All-Time Lineup

Justin Giampietro | November 13, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers have had some wildly talented players in their history. Including a player from each decade of the team’s history, what would an all-time lineup of the Flyers…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers

Kyle Gipe | October 10, 2025

During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers’ 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

Matthew Zator | September 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in NHL history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching…

Categories Archives, Column, Coyotes History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Sabres History

The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History

THW Archives | August 26, 2025

To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Bobby Clarke: The Ultimate Philadelphia Flyer

Justin Giampietro | August 13, 2025

The Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Fame is an honorable place that only the best of the best have been able to find themselves in. Arguably the franchise’s best player, Bobby…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

Matthew Zator | August 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 14 The month of August has not usually been a busy one in NHL history. However, this date has…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History

Today in Hockey History: May 15

Matthew Zator | May 15, 2025

May 15 goes down as one of the most intriguing dates in National Hockey League history. There was so much more than just the exciting moments on the ice that…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Capitals History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: April 5

Matthew Zator | April 5, 2025

This has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. One of the craziest final days to a regular season occurred, while one of the greatest players to…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Philadelphia Flyers’ 5 Best Draft Classes of All-Time

Justin Giampietro | January 31, 2025

Only six franchises in the NHL are older than the Philadelphia Flyers, giving them a storied history, to say the least. This applies to the draft, too. They’ve had their…

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

7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records

Justin Giampietro | September 27, 2024

Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, 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

Capitals Have History on Their Side With 17th Pick

Nathan Moser | June 15, 2024

The Washington Capitals are currently selecting with the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. They have held this exact spot on multiple occasions before throughout their history.…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Washington Capitals
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