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Ed Snider

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3

Matthew Zator | August 3, 2022

Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave of expansion officially announced its name. Also, the first U.S.-born player to…

Flyers Commemorate Snider, Settle Angry Fan Base

Colin Newby | April 14, 2022

The Philadelphia Flyers honored their organization’s founder and long-time chairman of Comcast-Spectacor Ed Snider on Wednesday at their first home game since the sixth anniversary of his death on April…

Clarke, Hextall Controversy Indicative of Flyers Fall from Grace

Colin Newby | January 13, 2022

Bobby Clarke chose an interesting time to criticize a prominent former member of the Philadelphia Flyers. As a guest on the Cam and Strick Podcast, he harshly denounced former goaltender…

Philadelphia Flyers in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

Nathan Moser | May 16, 2020

The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honors some of the best Americans to ever contribute to the game. Like the Hockey Hall of Fame located in Toronto, Ontario, the U.S.…

Philadelphia to Honour Late Flyers Owner Snider with Mural

The Canadian Press | October 3, 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

Glen Stricker | April 13, 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…

Ed Snider: A Shining Beacon of Light

Bill Schoeninger | April 12, 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…

Ed Snider More Than Just An Owner To Flyers

Michael Pityk | April 12, 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…

Hockey Headlines: News on Ed Snider; Playoff Predictions and More

Marcy Di Michele | April 11, 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. [Courier Post], [The…

Hockey Community Reacts to the Passing of Ed Snider

Dustin L. Nelson | April 11, 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…

Flyers Chairman Ed Snider Dies at 83

Dustin L. Nelson | April 11, 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…

Confident Ed Snider Relying on Perfect Storm for Flyers

Andy Dudones | September 22, 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…

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