Posts About "Ed Snider"
Philadelphia to Honour Late Flyers Owner Snider with Mural
October 3rd, 2019 Philadelphia Flyers founder Ed Snider will be honoured with a mural in South Philadelphia. The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation and Mural Arts Philadelphia will dedicate "Snider Hockey: Inspiring Our Youth" on Saturday at 10th and Snyder Avenue. Snide...
The Future Looking Ever So Bright In Philadelphia
April 13th, 2016 Since Ron Hextall was named general manager in May 2014, his mantra throughout the organization has been "patience." Marching to a different tune than what the Philadelphia Flyers had been stomping to since their last cup in 1975, which coincidentally, was won mostly on homegrown talent via draft picks. Since their last Cup, the...
Ed Snider: A Shining Beacon of Light
April 12th, 2016 On Monday April 11th, 2016, the Philadelphia sports community suffered a terrible loss when Ed Snider passed away at the age of 83 after a fight with bladder cancer. Words cannot truly put into perspective what Snider meant to the city of Philadelphia, but I will do my best to attempt to explain just how many lives Snider impacted in his...
Ed Snider More Than Just An Owner To Flyers
April 12th, 2016 Ed Snider was a co-founder of the Philadelphia Flyers, a billionaire entrepreneur and one of the most respected individuals in the hockey community. He had been battling cancer for quite some time and passed away at the age of 83 on Monday morning. Snider was an extremely humble individual and never wanted to be treated differently...
Hockey Headlines: News on Ed Snider; Playoff Predictions and More
April 11th, 2016 A collection of the latest news from around the world of hockey: First things first. Condolences to the friends and family of Philadelphia Flyers chairman Ed Snider. , What is the schedule like for the first round of the playoffs? Find out here: And thus begins the playoff prediction season. , Who are the favorites to take...
Hockey Community Reacts to the Passing of Ed Snider
April 11th, 2016 Philadelphia Flyers chairman and founder Ed Snider passed away on Monday. He was a builder who made the Flyers one of the great NHL franchises and helped build up the community through sport. There are few in the hockey world that garnered as much respect from players, opposition, fans, reporters, and just about anyone in the sports...
Flyers Chairman Ed Snider Dies at 83
April 11th, 2016 Philadelphia Flyers chairman and founder Ed Snider has died at age 83, the team announced Monday. He's remembered as one of those rare builders whose impact on a city and franchise will last a very long time. Snider was chairman of Comcast Spectacor, owner of the Flyers, the Wells Fargo Center, Comcast SportsNet and Global Spectrum....
Confident Ed Snider Relying on Perfect Storm for Flyers
September 22nd, 2015 A new season in Philadelphia has ushered in change to the Flyers organization. The franchise historically known as a pack of savages looking to pick a fight has evolved into a more modern styled team, proven by the hiring of first-year head coach Dave Hakstol. But what remains as steady as the expectation to be in the mix year-in and...
Pressure to Win No Different for Flyers
August 28th, 2015 Training Camp hasn't started yet and there appears to already be a cloud hanging over the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. Can the Flyers really avoid missing the playoffs in consecutive seasons for the first time since the average price of gas in the U.S. went from $1.05 per gallon to $1.09? While it remains too early to offer up...
Ed Snider is Right, Flyers Can Compete Next Season
March 26th, 2015 Pardon Ed Snider for wanting a competitive team sooner rather than later. The 82-year-old founder and owner of the Philadelphia Flyers isn't used to down seasons, nor is he fond of them. But are Snider's newly mentioned expectations for the Flyers a bit of a reach, or is he actually onto something? View image |...
Could Fizzling Flyers Lead to Mike Babcock?
March 9th, 2015 We've heard the speculation before. We know who will be available this summer. And despite the growing disapproval of Flyers coach Craig Berube, do we dare get our hopes up for Mike Babcock? Is Berube already doomed? Would Babcock even consider leaving Detroit for Philadelphia? Regardless of the answers, it'll be an uphill climb to...
The NHL Management All-Stars
January 23rd, 2015 For a second, forget that Peter Laviolette and Darryl Sutter are “coaching” at this weekend’s NHL All-Star Game in Columbus. In fact, you probably didn’t know that to begin with. You probably didn’t care. And if you’re an avid hockey fan, you probably don’t care to know who’s on the ice during the game either. Fans hardly...
Flyers Backcheck: Highlights from the Yo-Yo Year of 2014
January 1st, 2015 If there's anyone happier to see 2015 than myself, it's the Philadelphia Flyers. It's been a bumpy ride for the orange and black, riddled with sluggish starts, an early playoff exit, and a stagnant offseason. But instead of rehashing all the negative, let's ring in the new year with positive thinking. What better way to do that than...
