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Today in Hockey History: July 25

Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 26 One of the most colorful coaches in the history of the National Hockey League got his first job…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Commentary, Flyers History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Sharks History

Flyers’ Brian Propp: Close But No Cigar

Justin Giampietro | July 22, 2024

Brian Propp finds himself near the top of many leaderboards in Philadelphia Flyers history. The 2015 stroke survivor has been involved in the Flyers’ community for decades, touching fans who may…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers’ Top 5 Drafted Wingers in Franchise History

Matthew Ward | June 14, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft will take place on June 28, 2024, at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The Philadelphia Flyers have the 12th pick in the first round. With…

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

Flyers’ 10 Best First-Round Picks All-Time

Rob Couch | April 11, 2024

The Philadelphia Flyers have had themselves their fair share of great first-round picks through the years, and since they are set to pick fifth overall this year, it’s a good…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers, Top 10 Lists

Flyers’ 1984-85 Team Was a Pristine Display of Youth

Justin Giampietro | November 9, 2023

In the 1984-85 NHL season, the Philadelphia Flyers were one of the youngest teams in NHL history. The 1980s were a time when youth dominated the NHL scene, but it…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

Flyers Showdown: Gagne vs. Propp

Nathan Moser | November 23, 2020

Brian Propp and Simon Gagne were impactful left-wingers during their time with the Philadelphia Flyers. Both played in different eras, but they both stood out as leaders, usually as one…

Categories Flyers History

4 Flyers Numbers That Need To Be Retired

Max Nason | April 24, 2020

A player having their jersey number retired is an honor that franchises rarely give and only bestow to their most beloved stars. For most teams, excluding several Original Six franchises,…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

Flyers Share Connection With Brandon Wheat Kings

Wes Herrmann | April 4, 2017

About three weeks ago, the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings named six players to their All Time Team Roster. Five of them have ties to the Philadelphia Flyers franchise—and they aren’t run-of-the-mill…

Categories Philadelphia Flyers, WHL

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