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• The Philadelphia Flyers play in the Atlantic Division of the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Owner: Ed Snider
  2. General Manager: Paul Holmgren
  3. Coach: John Stevens
  4. Inaugural season: 1967
  5. Finals appearances: Seven
  6. Stanley Cups: Two (last in 1975)
  7. Home: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia

• Early History

  On February 9, 1966 the NHL awarded Philadelphia their franchise. The team played their first game on October 11, 1967, which they lost. They entered the playoffs their first season, but lost to the St. Louis Blues in the first round.

• Bobby Clarke Years

  In 1969, the Flyers drafted the now Hall of Fame center Bobby Clarke. Clarke led the team over the next few seasons, including to Stanley Cup champions in 1974 and 1975.

• Recent Years

  The Flyers returned to the Stanley Cup finals five times since their 1975 win, in 1976, 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1997, losing each time.

• Players and Alumni

  Below is a list of players who are either currently or formally on the team roster.

• Goalies

  • Martin Biron
  • Ron Hextal (86-92), (94-99)
  • Antero Niittymaki

• Defensemen

  • Andrew Alberts
  • Matt Carle
  • Braydon Coburn
  • Derian Hatcher
  • Randy Jones
  • Lasse Kukkonen
  • Ryan Parent
  • Luca Sbisa
  • Kimmo Timonen
  • Ossi Vaananen

• Forwards

  • Arron Asham
  • Danny Briere
  • Jeff Carter
  • Riley Cote
  • Simon Gagne
  • Scott Hartnell
  • Mike Knuble
  • Joffrey Lupul
  • Glen Metropolit (08-09)
  • Andreas Nodl
  • Darroll Powe
  • Mike Richards
  • Scottie Upshall (07-08)

• Related Pages on Mahalo

  Bobby Clarke | Eric Lindros | New Jersey Devils | Pittsburgh Penguins | New York Rangers | New York Islanders | Simon Gagne | Ron Hextall | NHL Winter Classic | NHL Trade Rumors | Vintage NHL Jerseys | Rick Tocchet | Stanley Cup Playoffs 2009 | Peter Zezel | Joe Sacco

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