Briere scores in OT, Richards posts hat trick in Flyers' 6-5 win over CapitalsOctober 6th, 2009 Briere scores in OT, Richards has hat trickPHILADELPHIA — Danny Briere pounced on a loose puck and knocked in the rebound at 3:52 of overtime to keep the Philadelphia Flyers perfect and lift them to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Mike Richards bested Alex Ovechkin with his second career hat trick to help the Flyers improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 1998-99 season.
Ryan Jones scores twice in Predators 4-2 win over Blue JacketsSeptember 30th, 2009 Jones scores twice in Predators 4-2 winCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Jones scored twice and Dan Ellis stopped 36 shots for the Nashville Predators in a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the preseason finale for both teams Sunday. Jones opened the scoring at 3:18 of the first period and completed it with a power-play goal at 1:26 of the third, redirecting a shot by Cal O'Reilly.
Wild-Flyers SumsSeptember 30th, 2009 Wild-Flyers Sums
Minnesota 0 2 2 0—5Philadelphia 2 0 2 0—4
Finland's Pauliina Miettinen to coach WPS champ Sky Blue FC, which had 3 coaches last seasonSeptember 30th, 2009 4th coach hired for WPS champ Sky Blue FCSOMERSET, N.J. — Maybe the newest coach of Sky Blue FC will stick around.
Brodeur makes 21 saves, Zubrus scores in Devils' 1-0 win over FlyersSeptember 26th, 2009 Brodeur, Zubrus leads Devils past FlyersNEWARK, N.J. — Martin Brodeur made 21 saves and Dainius Zubrus scored his first goal of the preseason in the New Jersey Devils' 1-0 exhibition victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.
Kane scores twice, Klinkhammer nets winner in Blackhawks' 4-3 victory over WildSeptember 25th, 2009 Klinkhammer lifts Blackhawks past WildCHICAGO — Rookie Rob Klinkhammer deflected in Brent Seabrook's shot from the right point with 5:20 left in the third period to help the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 on Friday night for their first preseason victory. Patrick Kane scored his first two goals of the preseason, Colin Fraser also scored, and Tomas Kopecky had two assists for the Blackhawks (1-2-1).
Wild-Blackhawks SumsSeptember 25th, 2009 Wild-Blackhawks Sums
Minnesota 2 1 0—3Chicago 1 2 1—4First Period_1, Minnesota, Sheppard 1 (Havlat, Miettinen), 8:57. 2, Minnesota, Burns 1 (Zanon, Brodziak), 15:07.
Mika Pyorala beats Martin Brodeur in overtime, Flyers beat Devils 2-1September 24th, 2009 Mika Pyorala lifts Flyers past Devils in OTPHILADELPHIA — Mika Pyorala spoiled Martin Brodeur's preseason debut, beating the New Jersey star with a wrist shot at 1:45 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 2-1 victory over the Devils on Thursday night. Pyorala's goal came after New Jersey's Matt Halischuk slipped a rebound past Ray Emery to tie it at 1 at 8:17 of the third period.
James van Riemsdyk scores twice to lead Flyers past Red Wings 5-2 for first preseason victorySeptember 22nd, 2009 Flyers get first preseason win, 5-2 over Red WingsPHILADELPHIA — James van Riemsdyk, vying for a roster spot at left wing, scored two goals to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to their first preseason win, 5-2 over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Mike Pyorala, a 28-year-old free agent playing professionally for the first time outside of Scandanavia, and Dan Carcillo, each had a goal and an assist, and Danny Briere also scored for the Flyers (1-2-1).
Niklas Hagman scores OT winner as Leafs beat Flyers 5-4September 19th, 2009 Hagman, Leafs edge Flyers 5-4TORONTO — Niklas Hagman scored two goals, including unassisted at 1:23 of overtime, to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night. Toronto rallied from a 4-2 third-period deficit to earn its third consecutive preseason victory (3-1-0).
Kris Draper, Jamie Tardif and Jeremy Williams score in Red Wings' 3-1 win over FlyersSeptember 16th, 2009 Red Wings beat Flyers 3-1 in preseason openerDETROIT — Kris Draper, Jamie Tardif and Jeremy Williams scored to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Red Wings' starting goalie Jimmy Howard made six saves in a little over 30 minutes and Daniel Larsson stopped 14 shots.
Flyers tab Kalamazoo as minor league ECHL affiliateAugust 6th, 2009 Flyers add Kalamazoo as ECHL affiliatePHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have reached an agreement with the Kalamazoo Wings of the ECHL to serve as a minor league affiliate for the 2009-10 season. The Wings replace the Mississippi Sea Wolves, who were the Flyers' affiliate in that league for the 2008-09 season.
Flyers agree to 1-year deal with former Columbus defenseman TollefsenJuly 31st, 2009 Flyers sign D Tollefsen to 1-year dealPHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers and defenseman Ole-Kristian Tollefsen have agreed to a one-year contract. The 25-year-old Tollefsen played in 19 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but he missed 39 regular-season games and all four in the playoffs due to injury.
Pronger boosts Flyers' Stanley Cup chances with needed toughness on blue lineJuly 6th, 2009 Pronger ready for long-term commitment FlyersVOORHEES, N.J. — Chris Pronger says he's willing to discuss a contract extension with the Flyers that will keep him in Philadelphia beyond next season and help keep the organization a perennial Stanley Cup contender.
Flyers' Derian Hatcher retires after 16-year career, hired as player development coachJune 15th, 2009 Flyers' Hatcher retires, joins coaching staffPHILADELPHIA — Flyers defenseman Derian Hatcher retired Monday, two weeks after knee replacement surgery in effect ended his 16-year career. The 37-year-old former Flyers captain joined the coaching staff as player development coach.