Posts About "Ed Snider"
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....
