Category Archives: Prospects
Curve ball! Flyers sign local defenseman Sloane to replace Parent
It was reported earlier that Phantoms’ defender Danny Syvret would take the place of injured defenseman Ryan Parent, tonight versus the New York Rangers. But that won’t be the case. The Flyers have went the unconventional route and signed 6-foot-4, … Continue reading
Filed under 2008-09 season, Injuries, Prospects
Parent out, Syvret recalled and Sbisa to return
The tweak of the groin that knocked Flyers’ defenseman Ryan Parent out in the middle of Tuesday’s game against the Florida Panthers, will keep him out on more contest. The Flyers were tinkering with the idea that Parent would be … Continue reading
Filed under 2008-09 season, Injuries, Philadelphia Phantoms, Prospects
Breakout game: JVR gets first two points as a pro
Watching Phantoms’ forward and Flyers’ prospect James van Riemsdyk play on Sunday, it was clear his comfort level was rising and that it wouldn’t be long until he made a mark on the scoreboard. And it wasn’t. Van Riemsdyk scored … Continue reading
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Inside Hockey: Van Riemsdyk making strides
PHILADELPHIA — One week you’re doing everything you can to preserve your college season and the next you’re on an American Hockey League bus headed to Norfolk. Thus is the life of an amateur hockey player turning pro. And for … Continue reading
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JVR to start pro career tonight versus River Rats
After two years of waiting and months of speculation, Flyers’ fans will finally see top prospect James van Riemsdyk in Philly colors. After signing a try out contract with the Philadelphia Phantoms earlier this morning, JVR will suit up to … Continue reading
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Flyers ink JVR to entry level contract
The Flyers have just announced that top prospect and NCAA standout James van Riemsdyk has forgone his last two years of college to turn pro and sign a multi-year entry level deal with the Flyers that won’t begin until next … Continue reading
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Holmgren leaving decision to JVR
With less than a minute to play and the game locked at one in the University of New Hampshire’s NCAA playoff match up with Boston University, Flyers’ prospect James van Riemsdyk took a hooking penalty that set in motion what … Continue reading
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Sbisa has his mind set on the future with the Flyers
Currently playing the role of top defenseman for the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL, Flyers’ prospect Luca Sbisa has big goals in mind and his offseason already planned. “I’m going to go back to Switzerland for a little bit this … Continue reading
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Flyers’ prospect Kempe to make Phantoms debut
Multiple European sources are reporting that the Flyers have signed 20-year old Swedish speedster Mario Kempe to an AHL try out. Although not considered a top prospect in the system, Kempe is high on the Flyers’ radar and has thrilled … Continue reading
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Sbisa OFFICIALLY sent back to Lethbridge.
After playing his 39th game in a Flyers’ uniform against the St. Louis Blues Saturday, the Flyers have officially announced that rookie defenseman Luca Sbisa has been sent back to his junior team, the Lethbridge Hurricanes of the WHL. Luca … Continue reading
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