Today in Hockey History: June 30 Greg Boysen | June 30, 2020 One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. Also, a talented draft class entered the league, a…
Today in Hockey History: June 22 Greg Boysen | June 22, 2020 A pair of games were played on June 22 and both of them saw the winner move two within one win of the National Hockey League’s ultimate prize. This date…
Today in Hockey History: May 20 Greg Boysen | May 20, 2020 On this date, Mother Nature made her presence felt during one of the most memorable games in National Hockey League history. Also, there was plenty of overtime drama and some…
Flyers Team Captain History Johnny Berman | May 16, 2020 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…
Flyers Call on Hall of Famer Lindros to be Franchise Ambassador Max Nason | April 26, 2020 Eric Lindros will always hold a special place in the hearts and minds of the Philadelphia Flyers and their fans. The franchise has honored his place in their history with…
Eric Lindros, Chris Nilan, Kerry Fraser Among Tournament Invitees The Canadian Press | January 14, 2020 QUEBEC — Some of the most controversial and detested figures in Quebec City hockey history are among the invitees to this year’s edition of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament…
Eric Lindros on Concussion Awareness: ‘We’ve Got a Long Way to Go’ The Canadian Press | June 11, 2019 TORONTO — Eric Lindros remembers looking at the Penguins logo on his towel and feeling confused. A powerful, hulking, skilled centre for the Philadelphia Flyers, he’d taken a big hit from feared Pittsburgh defenceman Darius Kaspara…
Flyers Season in Review: 88 Immortalized in January Matt Sitkoff | May 24, 2018 The 2017-18 Philadelphia Flyers season was a roller-coaster ride that ended with their second postseason berth in the last three years. The season was filled with great moments, goals, saves…
Flyers Honor One of the Greats: Eric Lindros Dan Ward | January 18, 2018 Prior to the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night, the Philadelphia Flyers will honor one of the greatest to ever don the Orange and Black. The No.…
Eric Lindros: A Player Who Changed Hockey Both On and Off The Ice Michael Rappaport | September 29, 2017 This article was originally published in November, 2012. Say what you will about Eric Lindros, but the former Flyers captain changed hockey both with his on-ice presence as well as…
Eric Lindros’ Number to Be Retired by Flyers Brandon Murphy | August 30, 2017 On August 28, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that Eric Lindros’ number 88 will be retired. Over the course of his career, Lindros was a threat in every aspect of the…
Flyers Captains Lindros Era to Lockout THW Archives | May 31, 2017 In a previous post, The Hockey Writers took a look at every Flyers captain from Lou Angotti, the first, to Rick Tocchet, the last man to wear the C before…
