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Atlantic Watch: 3/21-3/27

By Craig F
Posted on 03/28/2012 at 10:08 am

In their three home games this week, the Flyers were able to clinch a playoff spot with a pair of wins over teams currently sitting outside the postseason scenario. Unfortunately, Ilya Bryzgalov suffered a chip fracture in his right foot. Hopefully for Philly, Bryzgalov will be back by the end of next week when the club takes on the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Rangers as part of their four-game schedule over the next few days. On Thursday, the Orange and Black earned two points against the Washington Capitals with a 2-1 shootout win at the Wells Fargo Center. Wayne Simmonds potted …

VIP: Very Impressed Person

By Hal G
Posted on 03/22/2012 at 12:00 pm

On March 5, 2012, at about 11:15 PM, at the Flyers Faithful Pub Quiz benefitting the Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation (ESYHF), this number was called: 388838. A scream was heard, high-fives were given all around, and the words, “Please claim your prize!” was repeated. I am number 388838. My prize? Four club box tickets to the Flyers March 13 home game against the New Jersey Devils and a private VIP tour led by ESYHF Chief Operating Officer Jim Britt. First, let me tell you about Mr. Britt. He has been the COO of ESYHF — as well as their …

Atlantic Watch: 3/14-3/20

By Craig F
Posted on 03/21/2012 at 9:00 am

A dominant win over the New York Islanders and a pair of comebacks helped the Flyers gain five crucial points in the standings this week, as Philly still has a slim chance to win the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, the only game in which the Flyers didn’t earn a point may have been their most impressive performance, as they posted 23 more shots than the Panthers in their one-goal game loss last night. Three games against three clubs that are lower in the conference standings should help the Flyers a lot over the next couple days, as the Orange and Black hope to clinch a …

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Minor League Update: 3/12-3/18

By Craig F
Posted on 03/19/2012 at 9:00 am

The Phantoms dropped all three of their games this week, as they currently sit three points out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. Although they sit 13th in the conference with 63 points, the Phantoms are still within striking distance of the Syracuse Crunch (Anaheim Ducks’ AHL affiliate), a team Adirondack lost to twice in the last seven days. The Phantoms’ first loss to the Crunch came on Wednesday in a 2-1 defeat at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Denis Hamel’s 19th goal of the season, which came on a 5-on-3 advantage due to an interference minor …

Dr. No: Bryzgalov keeps shutout streak alive by blanking Devils

By Bob H
Posted on 03/14/2012 at 1:40 am

Maybe Ilya Bryzgalov was prescient back in January, pointing the way out of the woods and forward into the thick of a playoff race whose pulse he seemingly controls. On Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center, the $51 million man joined some elite goaltending company by stopping all 17 shots he faced as the Philadelphia Flyers silenced the New Jersey Devils, 3-0. It was one of the easiest games he’s had as a professional and he took it all in stride, as if it was an eventuality. Bryzgalov notched his sixth whitewash of the season and his third in as …

Flyers Faithful Podcast, Episode 8: Shhhhhhh

By Estebomb
Posted on 03/13/2012 at 12:21 pm

On this week’s edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast Steve and Hal are joined by Christian Imperato from New York Islanders Adrift to talk about the Islanders’ young talent and possible relocation. We also discussed Ilya Bryzgalov’s hushing of his critics, the Flyers Faithful Pub Quiz, and much, much more! Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 8 You can also download it from iTunes here! Leave a nice review and you may receive some pizza bagels in the mail!

Around the Net 3.13.2012

By Dain S
Posted on 03/13/2012 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers both on and off the ice. This week we look back at Ilya Bryzgalov’s tremendous week, the Flyers loss against the Devils and ahead to the rematch on Tuesday, a look at a goalie prospect out of Ohio State and more. Coming off his best week as a Flyer, Ilya Bryzgalov is named the first star of the week by the NHL: Bryzgalov is NHL’s first star of the week (CSNPhilly) Finally, Bryz has started playing the way we all hoped he would when he was signed as a free …

Atlantic Watch: 2/29-3/6

By Craig F
Posted on 03/07/2012 at 9:00 am

For the first time in awhile, the Flyers put together a string of wins this week, as they won all three of their contests. Ilya Bryzgalov played a big part in the team’s success, as he won all three games with a save percentage of .948. With a four-game schedule ahead for the next seven days, hopefully Bryzgalov can keep Philly’s winning ways intact against some strong opponents. In their first game of the week, the Flyers beat the visiting New York Islanders by a score of 6-3. It looked like Bryzgalov was back to his usual ways, as Josh …

Flyers Faithful Podcast, Episode 7: Running With The Devils

By Estebomb
Posted on 03/06/2012 at 12:26 pm

On this week’s edition of the Flyers Faithful podcast Steve and Hal are joined by Chris Wassel from The Program on Blog Talk Radio to talk about the Flyers and Devils’ rivalry and what we can expect for the last month of the regular season. We also talked to Dave Zamboni from The Zambonis about their upcoming show in Philadelphia at Kung Fu Necktie on March 10th. We also discussed Ilya Bryzgalov’s recent play, defensive injuries, and much, much more! Flyers Faithful Podcast Episode 7 You can also download it from iTunes here!

Minor League Update: 2/27-3/4

By Craig F
Posted on 03/05/2012 at 9:01 am

The Phantoms had another strong week, as they recorded a pair of wins to extend their winning streak to four games before they lost yesterday. Although the winning streak snapped, the Phantoms still have their winning streak on the road intact, a place they have struggled all season long. Adirondack will see if they can extend that winning streak to four games this week, as they hit the road after a pair of home contests. With the game tied at one in the third period Friday against the Providence Bruins (Boston Bruins’ AHL affiliate), Andrew Rowe gained the game-winner on a penalty …

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