True Lies: The Real Meaning Behind Nolan Patrick’s Status Update

Nobody likes to wait. As much as Flyers fans wanted to hear an update on the status of 21 year old forward Nolan Patrick who has not suited up in a game yet this year due to a chronic migraine disorder, one can’t help but wonder the toll that this is taking on the player. … Continue reading True Lies: The Real Meaning Behind Nolan Patrick’s Status Update

The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Let me tell you a story about how I got my first concussion during a high school soccer game. As I stood on the puddled-filled pitch, I looked up at my opponents from across the field. Rain droplets fell down rapidly, making the already sloppy field soaked. As I gazed over at each and every … Continue reading The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 1 – Jan. 14)

Welcome back to the 15th now biweekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report. The decision was made to make this prospect report a biweekly affair so that more time can be devoted by yours truly to write some more articles on http://www.brotherlypuck.com that are related to the big club. Before we get going, … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Report (Jan. 1 – Jan. 14)

9 Game Review #5: All the Wheels Fell Off

The Flyers fell apart during their annual West Coast road trip, but rebounded once they returned to Philadelphia.

The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Recap (Dec. 10 – Dec. 15)

Welcome back to the thirteenth weekly installment of the Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Recap. Before catching up with the prospects, some news items from the past week need to be addressed. The Philadelphia Flyers organization and fans were rocked to their core with the heartbreaking news that Oskar Lindblom has been diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma … Continue reading The Flyers Junior Hockey Prospect Recap (Dec. 10 – Dec. 15)

9 Game Review #4: Oskar Strong & The Injury Bug

The Flyers fell out of a playoff spot as they fell victim to injuries and received devastating news about a budding forward.

December Evaluation: Defense

This season has been one wild ride. From having a solid start to the season, to a small fork in the road where we couldn't win a game for our lives, and then miraculously playing great, consistent hockey, this season has made me feel a wide range of emotions. Now, everyone on this team has … Continue reading December Evaluation: Defense

9 Game Review #3: Shaky Start, Strong Finish

After three straight underwhelming performances, the Flyers rebounded and gathered hard-fought wins en route to a 4-game win streak to close out November.

There Is A New Legion Forming In Philadelphia

If you ask people about the 'Legion of Doom' you will get various answers, depending on the crowd around and the place you are at. There is the super villain group based on DC comics 'Justice League' or the late WWE wrestling tag team Hawk and Animal just to name a few. But when you … Continue reading There Is A New Legion Forming In Philadelphia

A Letter to Ben Simmons

Dear Benjamin David Simmons, I am writing to you, a letter, that I hope you not only read, but also understand. I am writing on behalf of the greatest city in the world, Philadelphia.