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Flyers - Canadiens Past Playoff “Friction”, 1987 and 1989 Brawls

April 25th, 2008 1 Comment

As last night’s game progressed, the tension seemed to pick up. The “friction”, in Bill Clement’s terms, between the Flyers and the Canadiens in the playoffs is nothing new. Here are a few examples.
1987 Conference Finals
At the time, Claude Lemeiux of the Canadiens was in his second year, and a pregame [...]

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Ron Hextall Hall of Fame Tribute Videos

February 8th, 2008 1 Comment

The Philadelphia Flyers website has been updated with video from Ron Hextall’s induction into the Flyers Hall of Fame during Wednesday night’s game. Also posted are two tribute videos showing some of Hextall’s greatest saves (and hits) from his time with the Flyers.
Ron Hextall Introduction

Ron Hextall Hall of Fame Ceremony [...]

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Flyers Fall Short Against Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals

February 7th, 2008 No Comments

Flyers come up short against Capitals.

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Ron Hextall Inducted into Flyers Hall of Fame

February 6th, 2008 No Comments

In between the first and second periods of tonight’s Flyers game at the Wachovia Center against the Washington Capitals, former Flyers goaltender Ron Hextall was inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame. Hextall was joined on the ice for the ceremony by Flyers announcer Lou Nolan, his family, and former teammates Dave Poulin and [...]

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