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The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six. In their seventh season, they won the 1974 Stanley Cup, becoming the first expansion team to do so. They won their second, and most recent, Cup the next season. The Flyers of the 1970s became known as the Broad Street Bullies for their aggressive and intimidating style of play and were led by Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Reggie Leach. While the Flyers have gone to six Stanley Cup Finals after their 1975 Stanley Cup championship, they have yet to reclaim the glory they experienced during the 1970s.

Flyers’ Wells Fargo Center Set to Undergo Name Change
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The Philadelphia Flyers‘ stadium was finished being built all the way back in 1996, undergoing several name changes in the process. From 1996-1998, it was known as CoreStates Center. From 1998-2003, it was known as First Union Center. From 2003-2010, it was called Wachovia Center. Of course, from 2010 to the present, we know it as Wells Fargo Center. But after nearly a decade and a half of taking on the same name, Wells Fargo is dropping its naming rights due to an expiring contract. This change is set to take place following the 2024-25 season. (from ‘Wells Fargo to…

Flyers 2024 Draft Pick Austin Moline Heading to BCHL & NCAA
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With their seventh and final pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Philadelphia Flyers selected defenseman Austin Moline in his hometown of Las Vegas. A product of Shattuck-St. Mary’s boarding school in Faribault, Minnesota, the 6-foot-5, 201-pounder was selected in the seventh round, 205th overall.  Related: Philadelphia Flyers 2024-25 Prospect Pyramid A physically imposing blueliner, Moline is the first player to be selected in the draft from “Sin City.” He is part of a solid Flyers’ draft class highlighted by first-round pick Jett Luchanko, which also includes one other defenseman and five forwards. A bit of a gamble on…

Flyers’ Matvei Michkov’s Drive Is His Biggest Asset
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There are a lot of things that Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers is. He combines an incredible hockey mind with dynamic talent in a way that is extremely rare to see out of prospects. But neither of those two things is his biggest asset. In fact, it has nothing to do with his on-ice abilities at all. What makes Michkov special is much simpler than that: it is his (borderline unhealthy) desire to win. Michkov’s Love for Hockey Is a Coach’s Dream On July 23, 2024, Michkov landed a 22-hour flight from Russia all the way to New York,…

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NHL Rumors: Oilers, Red Wings, Flyers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, another rumored candidate for the GM position in Edmonton has emerged. But, is that candidate being promoted by another team? Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings are looking to get deals done for both Lucas Raymond and Mortiz Seider. Finally, Matvei Michkov showed up in Philadelphia…

 

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Flyers FAQ

What year were the Philadelphia Flyers founded?

The Philadelphia Flyers joined the NHL in 1967 as part of the league’s first expansion beyond the Original Six.

When did the Philadelphia Flyers play their first game?

The Flyers played their first game on Oct. 11, 1967, losing to the Oakland Seals 5-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers?

John Tortorella is the current head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.