Around the Net May 7, 2013: NHL Playoff roundup;more

By Dain S
Posted on 05/07/2013 at 9:00 am

Welcome to Around the Net, a weekly look through linkage at the Philadelphia Flyers and other news from around the NHL. A quick personal note,my team, Team I.R., needs one more for this weekends roller hockey tourney. An NHL ringer would be greatly appreciated ( hint, hint T.J.). Fast Eddie Does Ed Snider get a pass in Philadelphia? [Philly.com- Sam Donellon] Flyers sign another goalie Niagara goalie Carsen Chubak signs with the Phantoms: [Philly.com- Sam Carchidi] [Hockeybuzz-Bill Meltzer] Stanley Cup Playoffs Even though we aren’t in it, they still carry on: [Puck Daddy] [The Hockey News] Get some Philadelphia Phillies tickets here. They are …

Chubak joins organization on AHL contract

By Bob H
Posted on 05/06/2013 at 8:00 am

The Phantoms goaltending situation for next season might have become a little clearer on Sunday, as the organization added heralded goaltender Carsen Chubak to an American Hockey League deal. As a junior, the 24-year-old backstop helped guide his program to an NCAA Tournament berth — a loss to North Dakota — but finished tied for first in all of D-I with six shutouts, along with a 1.91 goals-against average, .939 save percentage and 23-7-5 record. He was one of 10 original finalists for the Hobey Baker, but was left out of the final three. In three seasons with the Purple …

Phantoms to play one more year in Glens Falls

By Bob H
Posted on 05/03/2013 at 5:05 pm

According to a letter submitted by Adirondack Phantoms VP Chris Porreca to the Mayor of Glens Falls, New York, the club will remain in place for the 2013-14 season. The Post Star was first with the official word on Friday evening. That means, for a fifth and final campaign, the Flyers will have their American Hockey League affiliate playing in the Glens Falls Civic Center. While putting an end to the speculation about whether or not minor-league hockey will have a home there next season, there is a note of bittersweetness knowing the Phantoms will be departing for the Lehigh …

Future Flyers Report: Konan/Akeson finish season with Flyers, three prospects in 2013 IIHF World Championship, Titans finished, Canadian junior updates

By Craig F
Posted on 04/29/2013 at 9:00 am

Another pair of Philadelphia Flyers’ prospects made their NHL debut this week, as both Matthew Konan and Jason Akeson appeared in contests for the Orange and Black. Konan made his debut in the Flyers’ 2-1 win on Thursday against the New York Islanders at the Wells Fargo Center. He had two hits and a blocked shot in 13:09 of ice time. In Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Ottawa Senators, both Konan and Akeson suited up for the Flyers. Konan had four shots on net, three hits, and one blocked shot in 18:42 TOI during his first NHL appearance. As for …

Cal Heeter was selected for the U.S. National team at the IIHF. Photo is courtesy of the AHL

Heeter, ex-Flyer Carle make the U.S. World Championship squad

By Russ Hryvnak
Posted on 04/25/2013 at 6:30 pm

On Thursday afternoon, U.S.A. Hockey announced the names of the first 15 players that will be on the roster for 2013 Men’s National Team at the World Championships, which will be held between two sites, Helsinki, Finland and Stockholm, Sweden, between May 3-19. Among those chosen are that of current Adirondack Phantoms goalie Cal Heeter and former Flyers defenseman Matt Carle. Heeter has played 32 games in his first season with the Phantoms, going 12-16-3 with a 2.92 goals- against average and a save percentage of .908. Heeter has also logged the most minutes in net for the Phantoms at …

Flyers recall Andreas Lilja from Phantoms

By Russ Hryvnak
Posted on 04/23/2013 at 1:00 pm

The Flyers announced earlier today that they recalled defenseman Andreas Lilja from the AHL. ROSTER NEWS: #Flyers have recalled (D) Andreas Lilja from the Phantoms. — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 23, 2013 Lilja had only played a single game with the Flyers this year before being placed on waivers and sent down to the Phantoms. In the one game with the Flyers he had no points and a minus-1 rating With the Phantoms, Lilja has played in 33 contests and has one goal and seven assists for a total of eight points along with a minus-4. With the revelation of …

Flyers recall four from Phantoms

By Bob H
Posted on 04/22/2013 at 4:50 pm

The Adirondack Phantoms’ season concluded this past weekend, and, since there will be no playoff hockey in the Glens Falls Civic Center, the Flyers decided to give four guys one last shot at glory. On Monday afternoon, forwards Jason Akeson, Scott Laughton, Tye McGinn and defenseman Matt Konan were recalled to Philadelphia. The Orange and Black have three games remaining on their 2013 schedule, beginning with Tuesday’s home game/reunion with Jaromir Jagr and the Boston Bruins. Akeson led Terry Murray’s club with 53 points (20G, 33A) in 62 games after being recalled from Trenton of the ECHL. Laughton made the …

Future Flyers Report: Brandon Manning joins the Flyers, Leier’s Winterhawks nearly in WHL Finals, Straka and Baie-Comeau almost in QMJHL Finals

By Craig F
Posted on 04/22/2013 at 9:00 am

After Kent Huskins suffered a concussion from Ryan White’s illegal hit in the Philadelphia Flyers’ 7-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, yet another unexpected defenseman made an appearance on the Flyers’ blue line. This time it was Brandon Manning. Manning played in a few games for the Orange and Black last season, as he posted a plus-1 rating in four contests for Philly. He didn’t record a point with the Flyers last season, but the former Chilliwack Bruin played well in his first stretch at the NHL level. A day after Huskins’ injury, Manning appeared in his first …

Bruno Gervais is now out indefinitely and will undergo surgery this Thursday. Photo is courtesy of campelitebrunogervais.com.

Gervais out indefinitely with stomach issue

By Russ Hryvnak
Posted on 04/16/2013 at 3:11 pm

The Flyers announced the news earlier today that Flyers defenseman Bruno Gervais is now out indefinitely. INJURY UPDATE: #Flyers D Bruno Gervais is out indefinitely & will have surgery Thurs. to repair a torn stomach muscle bit.ly/9UNv1R — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 16, 2013 Gervais was scratched from the lineup on Monday against the Montreal Canadiens after only skating for a few minutes in warm-ups. He will undergo surgery this Thursday to repair a torn stomach muscle. With a defense that is already thin, this injury only adds problems for Flyers, thus they have recalled defensemen Matt Konan and Brandon Manning …

Manning, Konan recalled to Flyers

By Bob H
Posted on 04/16/2013 at 12:30 pm

The stretch run of this season which may end without a postseason promise, means certain guys will get an unexpected shot at The Show. With injuries to the Flyers defensive corps, that process is sped up a bit, as the club announced on Tuesday afternoon that they recalled defensemen Brandon Manning and Matt Konan from the Adirondack Phantoms. Konan was signed to an entry-level contract last April after spending five seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League in Canadian juniors. Manning, meanwhile, will get his second recall with the Flyers and first this season. He totaled …

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