The Future Flyers Weekly Report follows the weekly progress of Flyers prospects playing in the various leagues throughout North America. The OHL and WHL kicked off their seasons this week so we can begin tracking the progress of Flyers progress. The AHL, ECHL, and NCAA seasons have yet to begin so the report is a little light this week. I’ve renamed the column to something shorter and more catchy. Name Team Games Goals Assists +/- Ricard Blidstrand Regina Pats 2 0 0 0 Nick Cousins Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds 2 0 1 -1 Derek Mathers Peterborough Petes 2 1 1 …
Flyers Draft Derek Mathers
With the 206th pick in the 2011 Entry Draft, the Flyers select winger Derek Mathers of the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League. Birthdate: August 4, 1993 Birthplace: Strathroy, Ontario Height: 6’3″ Weight: 226lbs. Shoots: Right Position: Right Wing Mathers made his rookie debut with the Peterborough Petes this past season. He tallied 1 goal and 4 assists in 55 games. Mathers, known more for his toughness, racked up 171 penalty minutes which included 27 fights. His fight card can be found here. Mathers was actually drafted in into the OHL as a defenseman in the foruth round of …