Tag: NHL

July 31, 2015

Patience key for Voracek, Flyers in reaching long-term deal

For Jakub Voracek, there was no rush in signing an extension with the Flyers. He knew he wanted to stay in Philadelphia and he understood the team had him in its long-term plans. “I knew something was going to get done,” he said Thursday night in a conference call. “It … Continue Reading Patience key for Voracek, Flyers in reaching long-term deal

May 18, 2015

Flyers hire Dave Hakstol as head coach

Ron Hextall has found his coach. The Flyers on Monday named University of North Dakota coach Dave Hakstol as their head coach.

April 5, 2015

Steve Mason humble after dominant day vs. Penguins

Steve Mason turned away 46 shots in the Flyers’ win over the Pens Sunday en route to his 150th career win, but the goaltender remained humble in victory.

March 29, 2015

Ryan White impresses on Flyers’ 1st power-play unit

With Wayne Simmonds sidelined, Ryan White got a chance to see significant power-play time against San Jose. “He did a good job, a real good job,” Flyers coach Craig Berube said.

March 28, 2015

Mark Alt fights off nerves in NHL debut with Flyers

It took Flyers rookie Mark Alt a few shifts to get comfortable on Saturday but fared well in his NHL debut against the Sharks, according to head coach Craig Berube.

March 30, 2014

Line switch has Vinny Lecavalier back to old self

Ever since Vinny Lecavalier moved to the fourth line, the Flyers’ center has been on a roll which included his 400th career goal Sunday.