Stealth Forces Len Redkoles/Getty ImagesJeff Carter and Mike Richards are mainstays in Philadelphia thanks to one of the finest pro scouts in the game.You probably don't know them, but they are quietly making teams or the game better. Michael Farber's stealth list includes a player, an assistant coach, a scout and broadcasters. Nov 12, 2009
John Chapman, Philadelphia Flyers scout. Back in the days before the salary cap, Chapman was a Wite-Out for general manager Bob Clarke, practically guaranteeing that some promising kid would be in the pipeline whenever the Flyers lurched off the rails. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Power rankings Nov 10, 2009
Philadelphia's Pronger amassing votes as he piles up minutes - USATODAY.com. Philadelphia's Pronger amassing votes as he piles up minutes. (USA Today -- Sports)
2005 Canadian World Junior Hockey T... Nov 9, 2009
Future NHL stars Jeff Carter (Philadelphia Flyers), Patrice Bergeron (Boston Bruins) and Dion Phaneuf (Calgary Flames), as well as Anthony Stewart (Florida Panthers draftee) authored a four-goal outburst and it turned out that was all Sutter s crew needed. When the final buzzer sounded, Team Canada had defeated Team Russia by a 6-1 score. (Suite101.com)
Pyorala helps Flyers beat Blues in shootout Nov 8, 2009
Mika Pyorala scored in the shootout to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Morrow and Turco help Stars slip past Canucks Nov 7, 2009
Final Score: Philadelphia 5, Buffalo 2 Buffalo, NY (Sports Network) - Ray Emery made 28 saves to help the Philadelphia Flyers take a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres at HSBC Arena. Daniel Carcillo scored twice while Chris Pronger had a goal and an assist for the Flyers, who have won three straight. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bolts Report: Blog updates Nov 6, 2009
Tocchet s first NHL experience came as player in the 80 s and 90 s. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers and made his debut as a 20-year-old during the 1984-85 season ... Jan. 9 Tampa Bay at Philadelphia Flyers 7:00 p.m.. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
U.S. Olympic Hockey Team To Be Revealed During Winter Classic Nov 4, 2009
This year's Winter Classic will feature the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers at Boston's Fenway Park on New Year's Day. "It's terrific to have partners like NBC and the NHL," said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Penguins hold off Ducks, win 7th straight on road Nov 4, 2009
Marc-Andre Fleury made 26 saves for the Penguins, who matched the seven season-opening road victories of the 1940 Toronto Maple Leafs, the 1985 Philadelphia Flyers and the 2005 Detroit Red Wings ... Philadelphia Flyers forward Simon Gagne had surgery on two small hernias in his right groin on Tuesday and will miss the next six-to-eight weeks. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ovechkin looks to IMG for breakthrough deals Nov 3, 2009
UPI Photo/ Mark Goldman Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin of Russia warms up prior to the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Verizon Center in D.C.. Related News. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
GAME REPORT: Flyers 6, Lightning 2 Nov 3, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009 Tampa Bay Lightning - Philadelphia Flyers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jeff Carter and Mike Richards both finished with two goals and an assist, propelling the Philadelphia Flyers to a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. (USA Today -- Sports)
Flyers6 Hurricanes1 Nov 1, 2009
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Big game for Canes in Philly Oct 31, 2009
The Canes will play the Philadelphia Flyers today at the Wachovia Center, with the puck dropping a little after 1 p.m. About seven hours later, across the street at Citizens Bank Park, will come the first pitch in Game 3 of the World Series between the Phillies and New York Yankees. But Canes coach Paul Maurice doesn't mind being the afternoon matinee, so to speak. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Semin, Theodore lift Capitals over Flyers 4-2 Oct 28, 2009
(AP) WASHINGTON - Alexander Semin returned from a two-game absence with a tiebreaking goal and an assist, Jose Theodore stopped Darroll Powe's penalty shot later in the third period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Tuesday night. Alex Ovechkin scored two goals-including an empty-netter in the final minute-and Nicklas Backstrom had four points for the Capitals. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Halloween Havoc: Weekend Hockey Series With Friars Oct 28, 2009
Saunder's father, Bernie, played for the Quebec Nordiques, while Watson's father Jim and his uncle Joe both played 10 years for the Philadelphia Flyers as part of the franchise's only two Stanley Cup Championship teams. BIG BROTHERS MAKING A DIFFERENCE OFF ICE Often times, student-athletes gain the bulk of their notoriety through their accomplishments in sport. (Umassathletics.com)
Semin returns, scores winner as Capitals top Flyers 4-2 Oct 28, 2009
Then they gave up two goals to the Philadelphia Flyers, who were generally pushing the Capitals around. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
Turning heads Oct 27, 2009
Others receiving votes: Dallas Stars, 11; Phoenix Coyotes, 8; Philadelphia Flyers, 6; Boston Bruins, 5. Most Valuable Player ranking. (USA Today -- Sports)
Malhotra's breakthrough makes Sharks a winner in trip finale Oct 26, 2009
got his first two goals of the season, and also scored and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 Sunday night. and had two assists each and backup goalie stopped 37 shots for the Sharks, who won for the fourth time in five games to complete a 4-2 trip. (USA Today -- Sports)
Rough road for the Canes so far Oct 26, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 26, 2009 03:41 AMModified Mon, Oct 26, 2009 04:03 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UAA's Lunden is efficient on and off ice Oct 23, 2009
The language skills came in handy when Lunden in the offseason attended a Philadelphia Flyers development camp, which included a handful of French-Canadian players. When UAA recruited Lunden after two seasons of junior hockey with Chilliwack of the British Columbia Hockey League, Lunden jumped at the chance to not only continue playing hockey but to get a scholarship to pay for school. (Anchorage Daily News)
On Hockey: Marlborough's Butler gets last chance Oct 20, 2009
The New Jersey-born stud scorer opted out of the final two years of his college career and is now chasing the pro dream with the Philadelphia Flyers. The loss of van Riemsdyk was hardly unexpected - any team with a high-quality talent these days is basically trying to play with house money before the lure of a professional contract takes over. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Not too late for NHL fans to voice discontent Oct 20, 2009
The NHL has remained maddeningly impassive throughout -- perhaps not so strange, given that Comcast not only owns the channel that carries the league's games to the public, but aspires to challenge ESPN with its own all-sports network, and also owns the Philadelphia Flyers. The rhetoric and reasoning is enough to melt ice, but can't carry the resultant water. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Panthers beat Flyers to snap 4-game skid Oct 17, 2009
- Speedy Radek Dvorak left the Philadelphia Flyers behind. Dvorak broke a 2-2 tie with his second short-handed goal in two games, helping the Florida Panthers snap a four-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory Friday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sabres' Miller gains recognition for masterful start in net Oct 13, 2009
By Gary Wiepert, Reuters. Ryan Miller, who has a 0. (USA Today -- Sports)
Selannes scoring burst leads Ducks past Flyers Oct 11, 2009
Selannes second goal of the game tied the game in regulation and he had the only goal in a shootout to lift the Anaheim Ducks to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Pronger prepared for first game against Ducks Oct 10, 2009
He's trying to repeat that accomplishment with the Philadelphia Flyers. Facing his former teammates for the first time since being traded to Philadelphia in the offseason, Pronger looks to help the Flyers rebound from a loss to the defending Stanley Cup champs as they host Anaheim on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Being a visitor different for Seidenberg Oct 10, 2009
"Seidenberg had a career-best 30 points (five goals, 25 assists) last season and led the Hurricanes with 160 blocked shots, 17th best in the NHL. He enjoyed living in Raleigh and had made some close friends.That's why it seemed so strange for him Friday to be in the visitors' locker room at the RBC Center. He'd dressed there before while playing for the Philadelphia Flyers, but this wasn't the same."It's different," he said. "Being here for 2 1-2 years, three years, having such a good time,... (News & Observer -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Penguins 5, Flyers 4 Oct 9, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins - Philadelphia Flyers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com. Search. (USA Today -- Sports)
Comcast Unveils Comprehensive "Constant Guard" Internet Security Program Oct 9, 2009
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ripples of kindness Oct 9, 2009
Auction items include a trip to Aruba, a hockey stick autographed by the Boston Bruins, and two tickets to the NHL s Winter Classic at Fenway Park Jan. 1 between the Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers. Raffle tickets will be sold at the door and at the following locations this weekend. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Notre Dame Winter Sports Preview: Ice Hockey Oct 9, 2009
A 2007 draft choice of the Philadelphia Flyers, Phillips played in five games as a freshman in `07-'08, making five starts with a 5-1-0 record, a 1. 53 goals-against average and a. (Und.com)
Penguins rebound from 1st loss, outlast Flyers Oct 9, 2009
Goligoski and Bill Guerin scored midway through the second period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins hand the Philadelphia Flyers their first loss of the season, 5-4 on Thursday night. Guerin scored on a breakaway off a cross-ice pass from Chris Kunitz to break a 2-2 tie at 5:26 of the period. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Guerin, Goligoski lead Penguins against Flyers 5-4 Oct 9, 2009
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal celebrates his goal in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers. 2009-10 NHL SEASON. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hurricanes stare down expectations Oct 8, 2009
If you want to avoid injuries with a low-impact training camp and minimal four-game preseason schedule, you can't complain if and when you look like you're still in the preseason when the Philadelphia Flyers (seven preseason games) and Boston Bruins (eight) are in regular-season form. On the other hand, the Hurricanes may have set a franchise record for fewest groin injuries in the month of September despite having the oldest roster in the NHL. So there's the trade-off for those two brutal... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Briere Scores in OT as Flyers Top Capitals, 6-5 Oct 7, 2009
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Donations stun student Oct 7, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Wed, Oct 07, 2009 02:00 AMModified Tue, Oct 06, 2009 11:59 PM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
US Airways sponsors Philadelphia Flyers Oct 7, 2009
has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. The airline, which operates its largest hub at Charlotte/Douglas International Airports, will feature promotions for fans as well as advertising at Flyers home games at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Flyers pick up wild win over Capitals Oct 7, 2009
Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday night ... Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the visiting Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Medford's Joe Sacco: The return of a hometown hero Oct 7, 2009
He enjoyed a 13-year professional hockey career playing for five NHL teams, including the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. He scored 94 goals and 213 points in 738 NHL games before hanging up the skates following the 2002-03 season. (Medford Transcript, MA)
John Kincade: Cautiously optimistic Thrashers fan Oct 7, 2009
In the mid to late 80s, John worked with Mike Keenan during his days with the Philadelphia Flyers. Along with the coaching staff, Kincade would chart shots during the games. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Flyers 6, Capitals 5 (OT) Oct 7, 2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Washington Capitals - Philadelphia Flyers Box Scores, Game Results ry - USATODAY.com ... Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Danny Briere's tally with 1:08 left in overtime lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 6-5 decision over the Washington Capitals at Wachovia Center. (USA Today -- Sports)
US Airways teams with Philadelphia Flyers Oct 6, 2009
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Canes' Cole out with broken leg Oct 5, 2009
Carolina was shut out 2-0 Friday in its opener by the Philadelphia Flyers. "We're certainly not taking it lightly or casually," Maurice said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Brashear gets rude welcome from fans Oct 4, 2009
Betts, who has been trying to win a roster spot with the Philadelphia Flyers, said he thought the hit was "suspendable" but said he felt no resentment toward Brashear. "I don't necessarily think that there was any ill intention in it," said Betts, who had not yet signed with the Flyers as of the NHL roster deadline at 3 p.m. Wednesday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Emery stops 24 shots as Flyers beat Devils Oct 4, 2009
Ray Emery made 24 saves, Jeff Carter and Mike Richards scored for the second straight night and the Philadelphia Flyers beat New Jersey 5-2 on Saturday, spoiling Jacques Lemaire's return as the Devils' coach. More Sports. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
National Hockey League Game Capsules Oct 4, 2009
Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Ray Emery posted his second straight victory with 24 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers downed the New Jersey Devils, 5-2, at Prudential Center. Jeff Carter, Mike Richards, Ian Laperriere and Darroll Powe tallied for Philadelphia, which posted just its second road victory over New Jersey since March, 2004. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Emery great, Brodeur awful; Flyers rips Devils Oct 4, 2009
NEWARK, N.J. - The Philadelphia Flyers are off to a great start, and no one deserves more credit than goalie Ray Emery. Emery made 24 saves and came within roughly 10 minutes of becoming the Flyers first goalie to open the season with consecutive shutouts since Hall of Famer Bernie Parent in 1973, leading Philadelphia to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL, Olympics might be together for final time Oct 3, 2009
"It's a chance to play in front of your home country and play on home soil," said Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger, a three-time Olympian. "It's probably my last chance to play in the Olympics. It might be the last chance for NHL players."There are a lot of pros and cons to it, especially when it's in Europe or Asia. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Brodeur set to make 1,000th career start Oct 3, 2009
That quest begins Saturday night against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers with Brodeur expected to play his 1,000th game. Brodeur could have reached that milestone last season but left elbow surgery cost him 50 games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins begin defense of Cup Oct 3, 2009
Carolina gives up two quick power-play goals in the 2nd period in losing to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 ... Ray Emery stopped all 28 shots he faced to post his ninth career shutout, as the Philadelphia Flyers shut down the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-0, in the season opener for both teams at RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes blanked in opener Oct 3, 2009
The Philadelphia Flyers took charge of the season-opener, using stinging power-play goals by Jeff Carter and Mike Richards in the first 47 seconds of the second period and a near-flawless debut game in goal by Ray Emery for a 2-0 victory ... Carolina gives up two quick power-play goals in the 2nd period in losing to the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 ... Ray Emery stopped all 28 shots he faced to post his ninth career shutout, as the Philadelphia Flyers shut down the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-0, in the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Medford's Joe Sacco scores first NHL coaching victory with Colorado Avalanche Oct 2, 2009
A former Medford High Mustangs and Boston University Terrier, Sacco, 40, enjoyed a 13-year professional hockey career playing for five different NHL organizations including the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. He scored 94 goals and 119 assists in 738 NHL games before retiring as a player in 2003. (Medford Transcript, MA)
The NHL's Icy Start Oct 2, 2009
On the positive side, the league is already looking forward to major midseason marketing vehicles, including the hugely popular Bridgestone Winter Classic on New Year's Day (this year's edition features the Philadelphia Flyers playing the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park) and the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. Together, these events provide a huge boost for hockey in ub;r fan-friendly environments. (BusinessWeek)
EASTERN PREVIEW:ATLANTIC Oct 1, 2009
Flyers top Penguins in2009-10 NHL Atlantic Division preview - Allan Muir - SI.com. Posted: Monday September 28, 2009 5:51PM; Updated: Monday September 28, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Comcast Launches 'Local Heroes' Campaign to Support WA Olympic Hopefuls and Special Olympics Washington Oct 1, 2009
Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Comcast's Washington market, based in Lynnwood, serves more than 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ex-UNH Wildcat van Riemsdyk makes Flyers roster Oct 1, 2009
Former UNH forward James van Riemsdyk, center, jumps out of the way of a shot as New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, left, and defenseman Andy Greene defend during a Sept. 24 preseason game for the Philadelphia Flyers ... The Philadelphia Flyers announced Wednesday that van Riemsdyk, 20, earned a spot on its opening day roster and will don the orange and black and wear number 21 this season. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
NHL preview: Eastern Conference Sep 30, 2009
Search post-gazette NOW. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger and goaltender Ray Emery. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Canes will start the season healthy Sep 30, 2009
The Canes, who open the regular season Friday against the Philadelphia Flyers, scheduled four preseason exhibition games after playing six last year ... Another NHL season begins in the Triangle when the Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, the ninth opening night at the RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Canes' openers recalled Sep 30, 2009
Another NHL season begins in the Triangle when the Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, the ninth opening night at the RBC Center ... Another NHL season begins in the Triangle when the Carolina Hurricanes host the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, the ninth opening night at the RBC Center. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Columnist: NHL leaving past mistakes behind Sep 30, 2009
Last year the Detroit Red Wings squared off against the Chicago Blackhawks at Wrigley Field; this year, the Philadelphia Flyers will meet the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park. The Winter Classic seems to be cementing its place in the pantheon of NHL rituals (where else is it socially acceptable to throw an octopus onto a playing surface like Red Wings fans do during Detroit playoff games. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Canes crank it up Sep 26, 2009
A week away from the season-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Hurricanes outskated and out-hit the Thrashers in the opening period. The Canes had a 15-1 edge in shots, buzzing around Thrashers goalie Manny Legace, a former All-Star brought into Atlanta's camp on a tryout. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Deja vu; Penguins, Wings look for 3rd finals trip Sep 26, 2009
The Philadelphia Flyers will meet the Bruins outside in the Winter Classic in Boston's Fenway Park on New Year's Day, just more than a month before the league takes its two-week hiatus for the Winter Olympics ... Chris Pronger, now of the Philadelphia Flyers, is joining his fourth team since 2004. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Sneak preview: Hockey Sep 25, 2009
Niklas Hagman scored two goals, including the game-winner 1:23 into overtime, as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 5-4, in preseason action at Air Canada Centre ... Rookie James van Riemsdyk scored two goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings in preseason action at theWachovia Center ... Jamie Tardif scored the go-ahead goal late in the second period as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers, 3-1, in preseason action at... (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Van Riemsdyk helps bid to make Flyers Sep 23, 2009
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -James van Riemsdyk, vying for a roster spot at left wing, scored two goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their first preseason win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Mike Pyorala, a 28-year-old free agent playing professionally for the first time outside of Scandanavia, and Dan Carcillo, each had a goal and an assist, and Danny Briere also scored for the Flyers (1-2-1). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Hagman, Leafs edge Flyers 5-4 Sep 20, 2009
(AP) TORONTO - Niklas Hagman scored two goals, including unassisted at 1:23 of overtime, to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Toronto rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit to earn its third consecutive preseason victory (3-1-0). (NJ.com -- Sports)
St. Cloud State 2009-10 Men's Team Preview Sep 19, 2009
Of note, Lauridsen earned a spot on the 2009 Danish World Junior Team and he was also a 2009 draft pick of the Philadelphia Flyers. The foundation for success on defense is evident by the fact that SCSU outscored its opponents 122-107 in 2008-09. (Wcha.com)
