Tag Archives: Winter Classic
Snider Happy With Winter Classic Despite Flyers Loss
CITIZENS BANK PARK — It wasn’t the conclusion Ed Snider wanted, but even a heartbreaking Flyers loss to the rival New York Rangers on Monday couldn’t damper the chairman’s feelings about the Philadelphia-hosted Winter Classic. “It was an incredible weekend for … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
The Wait is Over for Brayden Schenn
CITIZENS BANK PARK – It took 18 career games, a myriad of injuries to push through and a hockey stage never before seen in Philadelphia. But in story tale fashion, in the second period of Monday’s Winter Classic at Citizens Bank … Continue reading
Filed under 2011-12 Season
Bobrovsky Makes Case as Flyers Winter Classic Starter
It was an important rivalry game against good competition in a pressurized environment. And the Flyers goaltender stood tall to prop up his team and also preserve the win. However, the rarity wasn’t provided by franchise selection and HBO star … Continue reading
Filed under 2011-12 Season
Primed for Winter Classic, Penguins Can’t Forget True Rival Flyers
With the 2011 Winter Classic at Heinz Field between the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins less than a day away, hockey fans everywhere prepare themselves to hear the consistent over-fluffing of stars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, mixed with the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Wachovia Center ranks well in cleanliness study
According to a study by ESPN.com, the Wachovia Center had 15% of its vendors in “critical violation” of the health code in 2009. “Inspectors found evidence of mouse and fruit fly infestations at one bar location.” As revolting as that sounds, the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Two Winter Classic games on tap for 2011
It’s going to be Winter Classic times two in 2011. According to a report by TSN, the NHL is expected to announce two Winter Classic games in 2011 starting with the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Washington Capitals at Heinz Field … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Emery to use classic Parent-style pads for Winter Classic?
Before the start of the season, it was leaked that Flyers’ goalie Ray Emery would sport a special mask for the Winter Classic game against the Boston Bruins at Fenway Park on New Year’s Day. The mask will feature the … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season
Confirmed: Flyers to wear ’70′s whites at Winter Classic
Although the Flyers will officially unveil their retro-style jerseys at 2 p.m. today, at the Skate Zone in Voorhees, N.J., a source has confirmed to Philabright that they will indeed be the white jerseys from Stanley Cup champion teams of … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Winter Classic
Flyers to unveil Winter Classic jersey on Sept. 11
According to the Flyers’ website, (thanks to ClockworkFlyers for the find) the team will unveil their Winter Classic jerseys on Sept. 11. at 2 P.M. In the past few years of the event, the teams involved in the Classic have … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Offseason, Winter Classic
Flyers – Bruins Winter Classic is just what the NHL needs
In his latest column, further pushing the stagnant marketing strategy of individualization of hockey, Scott Burnside of ESPN made it perfectly clear that he believes the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin should be involved in the Winter Classic in place of … Continue reading
Filed under 2009-10 season, Winter Classic
