Today in Philadelphia Flyers history: Clarke’s Gordie Howe trick, Recchi’s hat trick, Gagne’s first

An almost-daily column that takes a look back at how the Philadelphia Flyers have fared on this day, recalling some of the more memorable moments, achievements, and events that shaped the organization throughout the club’s storied history Heading into tonight’s regular season home opener with the Florida Panthers, the Flyers are 8-7-1-0 all-time in October…

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The Philadelphia Quakers: One season wonders

The year is 1929. Most of the world is in the midst of the worst economic crisis in the history of civilization, and nearly every institution across the United States feels the full effects of the stock market crash. However, just four years earlier, the NHL was becoming a success and expanding. New franchises were…

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The Flyers need help

Nothing makes procrastinating easier than baseball. With the Broad Street Run coming up Sunday, I had to put in some miles Sunday. I went to a wedding the night before, so you can see where this is going. I put it off until after the Phils closed out a win. I didn’t realize this was…

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