So this is a bit of an expansion on a little thing I wrote about Germany and hockey that got me to be writing for Brotherly Puck. I have German heritage, like a lot of it, and kinda proud of the growing presence of Germans in the NHL. The Past The first registered hockey game … Continue reading Germans in Hockey and the NHL
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The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Greece
We all know the powerhouses of international hockey: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States. These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. But imagine for a moment the teams that are not hockey powerhouses. The ones that play without the bright spotlight … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Greece
The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Italy
We all know the powerhouses of international hockey: Canada, Russia, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the United States. These nations have put together impressive squads with and without NHL players throughout their storied histories. But imagine for a moment the teams that are not hockey powerhouses. The ones that play without the bright spotlight … Continue reading The All-Time Heritage Series: Team Italy
History of a Number: 9
Full lineage of Flyers jersey number 9
History of a Number: 11
Tracking the full linage of Flyers jersey number 11
History of a Number: 10
Hockey sweaters are one of the most iconic pieces of sports memorabilia in the world. For many players, they have their own special meaning for the number the select. Whether it be from a childhood hero or just an available number, going through a number’s history is fascinating. Number 10 was claimed during the inaugural … Continue reading History of a Number: 10
History of a Number: 8
Hockey sweaters are one of the most iconic pieces of sports memorabilia in the world. For many players, they have their own special meaning for the number the select. Whether it be from a childhood hero or just an available number, going through a number’s history is fascinating. The number 8 was first claimed by … Continue reading History of a Number: 8
History of a Number: 5
Hockey sweaters are one of the most iconic pieces of sports memorabilia in the world. For many players, they have their own special meaning for the number the select. Whether it be from a childhood hero or just an available number, going through a number’s history is fascinating. The first man to wear number 5 … Continue reading History of a Number: 5
History of a Number: 3
Full lineage of jersey number 3
History of a Number: 2
A full lineage of jersey number 2 in Flyers history
