Flyers Team Captain History THW Archives | May 16, 2021 The Philadelphia Flyers have a rich history of team captains. Of course, Bobby Clarke immediately comes to mind. In fact, when I asked on Twitter, fans overwhelmingly voted Clarke as…
Today in Hockey History: May 15 Greg Boysen | May 15, 2021 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…
Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers Kyle Gipe | April 15, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 5 Greg Boysen | April 5, 2021 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…
Flyers With 100-Point Seasons Declan Schroeder | March 6, 2021 From the rough-and-tumble 1970s to the modern-day NHL, a half-dozen Philadelphia Flyers’ players have recorded 100-plus points in a single season. Here’s a look at all six of them —…
Flyers Showdown: Lindros vs. Clarke Nathan Moser | February 14, 2021 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…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History THW Archives | January 15, 2021 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…
Flyers Staked Claim as World’s Best Team By Defeating Red Army John Kreiser | January 11, 2021 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…
Flyers’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time Johnny Berman | September 8, 2020 Founded 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 points percentage among NHL teams, trailing only…
Flyers History: Every GM’s 3 Best Moves Max Nason | August 21, 2020 When the Philadelphia Flyers hired Chuck Fletcher in December of 2018, they added him to a distinguished list of past general managers (GM). Across their 53-year history, the Flyers’ eight…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13 Greg Boysen | August 13, 2020 The month of August has not usually a busy one in National Hockey League history, but 2020 is changing that. This date has seen quite a few memorable moments with…
Flyers’ Franchise Assist Record Within Reach for Giroux Johnny Berman | June 24, 2020 The Philadelphia Flyers have had several franchise records remain unbroken for many years thanks to legends like Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber and Bernie Parent. Finally, it appears one of these…
