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    Who was the Flyers first captain?Philadelphia Flyers

      Lou Angotti .

    Which Flyer has recorded the most hat tricks?Philadelphia Flyers

      Tim Kerr. Tim Kerr got 17 hat tricks with the Flyers. 5 more than Rick Macleish.

    Which player recorded 123 points (which is the highest a Flyer has gotten)in one season?Philadelphia Flyers

      Mark Recchi . Despite the greats of the past, Mark Recchi holds the record for most points in a season (53 goals, 70 assists)

    Which is the higest amount of goals the Flyers have scored in one season?Philadelphia Flyers

      350. In the 83-83 season, the Flyers scored 350 goals.

    Which goalie has played in the most games for the Flyers?Philadelphia Flyers

      Ron Hextall. In his last season, Hextall surpassed Parent by 3 games.Wh

    During the Flyers 35 game unbeaten streak, who was their captain?Philadelphia Flyers

      Mel Bridgman . This is the longest unbeaten streak in sports to date.

    Who was the first Flyer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame?Philadelphia Flyers

      Bernie Parent. Bernie was the first Flyer to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

    The most outstanding defensemen for the Flyers is awarded what trophy?Philadelphia Flyers

      Barry Ashbee Trophy. Captain Eric Desjardins has won this trophy for the past 6 years.

    Who was known as 'The Voice' of the Flyers?Philadelphia Flyers

      Gene Hart . Gene Hart recently died. The Flyers dedicated this season to him along with fallen team mate Dimitri Tertyshny.

    Philadelphia Flyers left wing John LeClair attended which college?Philadelphia Flyers

      University of Vermont. LeClair attended University of Vermont. In the four years he spent there, he recorded 56 goals.

    This player was an addition to the Flyers family. Jeremy Roenick is known by what nickname?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      JR. JR has more than 1,000 games and points under his belt and still skates with fast, fluid strides. He is one of the few players who has led his team in points, and penalty minutes in the same season.

    This defenseman was always talking, both on and off the ice. His name is Joe Watson, and he wore number 14. His nickname was what?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      Thunder Mouth. Joe's brother Jim played for the Flyers as well.

    This wing once scored 61 goals in a season, earning him the nickname of "The Rifle". Who was he?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      Reggie Leach . Leech was one of a small number of players to have won the Conn Smythe Trophy, as most valuable player in the Stanley Cup Finals, while playing for the losing team! He earned that distinction in 1976 when the Flyers lost.

    Ed Hospodar joined Flyers, after being a darling of Madison Square Garden fans, while playing for the New York Rangers. His nickname was what?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      Boxcar. Ed "Boxcar" Hospodar was a hard-hitting defenseman.

    Larry Goodenough played defense for the Flyers for some time. His nickname was what?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      Izzy. Izzy, as is: Larry Is He Goodenough?

    Dave Schultz was involved in numerous hockey fights, gaining his nickname of what?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      The Hammer. Dave hammered a lot of opponents, but also scored more than 20 goals one season.

    Defenseman Andre Dupont, was once in a commercial which started with him saying what three words?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      This is Moose. Andre "Moose" Dupont was a huge defenseman with a French Canadian accent, and he introduced an automobile commercial with the, "This is Moose" start.

    Bob Dailey was a big defenseman with an outstanding shot. He was known as who?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      The Count . As in Count Dracula, given for his penchant for wearing a long overcoat over his 6'5" body.

    Ken Linseman had a colorful nickname. He was known as what nickname?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      The Rat . The Rat would use his quick feet to slide all over the ice and drive opposing players nuts.

    Who patrolled the wing in the 1970's, and later played for the Washington Caps, and was known as The Hound?Philadelphia Flyers Nicknames

      Bob Kelly. Number 9, the Hound. Very infrequently he was called Hounddog, but in the lockerroom and on broadcasts it was the Hound.

    Who is the Flyers captain in the 2003-2004 season?Philadelphia Flyers' Captains

      Keith Primeau . Keith Primeau became captain in the 2001-2002 season.

    Was Eric Desjardins ever captain of the Flyers?Philadelphia Flyers' Captains

      Yes. Eric Desjardins was captain from 1999-2000 to 2001-2002.

    How long was Bobby Clarke the Flyers' captain?Philadelphia Flyers' Captains

      9 seasons. Clarke was captain of the Flyers from 1972-1973 through 1978-79 and from 1982-83 through 1983-84.

    During what years was Rick Tocchet the Flyers' captain?Philadelphia Flyers' Captains

      1991-92. In the 1993-1994 season, Kevin Dineen was the captain. In 1990-1991 Ron Sutter was the captain, and in 1994-1995 Eric Lindros was their captain.

    Who was the Flyers' very first captain?Philadelphia Flyers' Captains

      Lou Angotti. Lou Angotti was the Flyers' captain from 1967-68.

    How many games did the Flyers win in the 2005-06 season?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      45. The Flyers finished second in their division (New Jersey Devils 46), fifth in their conference (New Jersey Devils 46, Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators with 52 each), and tenth in the league (New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames 46 each, Nahville Predators 49, Carolina Hurricanes, Buffalo Sabres, and Ottawa Senators 52 each, Dallas Stars 53 and Detroit Red Wings 58).

    Robert Esche finished second to Antero Nittymaki in wins on the team. How many wins more did Nittymaki have?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      1. Nittymaki finished with a record of 23-15-6 and Esche's was 22-11-5.

    Who led the team in plus/minus?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      Simon Gagne. Gagne completed the campaign with a +31. His closest competitor was Knuble with +25. Both Rathje and Pitkanen finished +22.

    Who led the team in penalty minutes?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      Donald Brashear. With 166 minutes spent in the box, Brashear easily took this title. Hatcher was second on the team with 93 and Knuble was third with 80. Pitkanen, despite playing in just 58 games, racked up 78 minutes.

    Who was the only player to play in all 82 games of the regular season?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      Mike Knuble. Knuble suited up for every game including the playoffs for the Flyers. Carter missed just one with Richards and Rathje missing three each.

    Who led the team in assists?2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Leaders

      Peter Forsberg. Forsberg finished the year with a healthy lead on the rest of the team with 56 assists. His closest competition came from Pitkanen and Handzus, who each had 33, and Gagne with 32.

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