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Hartnell’s OT heroics snaps Pens win streak

March 18, 2012
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Scott Hartnell’s game-winning OT goal with .9 seconds remaining snapped the the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 11-game win streak. Photo/AP After an abysmal second period that saw Peter Laviolette’s club register only two shots, the Flyers battled back to topple the Pens inside the Wells Fargo Center Sunday afternoon. Hartnell scored twice including the OT...

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Flyers alumni will provide sweet memories to last generations

December 31, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer When the likes of Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, and Bill Barber hit the ice with John LeClair, Jeremy Roenick, and Eric Lindros, a waterfall of memories will splash Flyers fans young and old with sweet nostalgia. Saturday’s 3pm Alumni game outside at Citizens Bank Park will be must-see...

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Jagr shines in Flyers win over Pittsburgh, 4-2

December 30, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/Getty Images By Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans Flyers Beat Writer There’s no way any script could’ve written Jaromir Jagr’s return to Pittsburgh in a Flyers uniform any better. Jagr, who’s been the topic of both good and bad stories within the Pittsburgh media, shined mightily while scoring a goal against his former club. It must...

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Flyers lose Pronger for rest of season with concussion

December 16, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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Photo/Getty By Chris DiFrancesco, Phila Phans’ Flyers beat writer As if the last few days didn’t do enough mental damage, Thursday night brought more grim news to the Flyers organization. Flyers captain Chris Pronger will be sidelined for the rest of the 2011-12 season due to severe post-concussion syndrome. Hopes are the 37-year old defensemen...

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Bryzgalov, Flyers beat Pens to take top spot in East

December 9, 2011
By Chris DiFrancesco
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By Chris DiFrancesco, PhilaPhans’ Flyers Beat Writer Ilya Bryzgalov #30 of the Philadelphia Flyers gloves the puck as Matt Cooke #24 of the Pittsburgh Penguins anticipates a rebound on December 8, 2011 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Flyers went on to defeat the Penguins 3-2. (Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI...

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Giroux evolving into NHL phenom

November 6, 2010
By Matt Ecret
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If former Flyers GM Bobby Clarke had his way, Claude Giroux never would have been drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers.

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New Season, same story…

September 30, 2010
By Matt Ecret
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There are some things you can guarantee in Philadelphia sports; Eagles fans will continue to hate Donovan McNabb.

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Guerin lands tryout contract with Flyers

September 14, 2010
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Guerin is officially on a tryout contract with the Philadelphia Flyers. This is all contrary to what Guerin’s agent, Bob Murray told the media over a week ago. Murray told media members that he and his client were only looking for a contract, not a tryout offer. Flyers GM Paul Holmgren confirmed Monday night that Guerin...

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Richards’ leadership no longer in question

August 5, 2010
By Chris DiFrancesco
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When Team Canada took home the Gold medal at February’s Olympic Games in Vancouver, many fans around Philadelphia saw how that win benefited them and the captain of their hockey team Flyers captain Mike Richards took home the Gold, along with fellow Canadian and teammate Chris Pronger and after that achievement, the two came back...

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