NHL: Philadelphia Flyers Greatest Games Set
The Flyers have released a 10 DVD box set containing the 10 greatest games as voted by the fans.
The box set is a good Christmas gift for the Flyer fan. There has not been a lot of good Flyer hockey to watch recently, this could be some good filler. Season Ticket Holders apparently get the box set for free, sweet for them. The box set is on sale at the Wachovia Center Fan Gear store or at Skate Zone Gear Zones for $49.98. Amazon.com has it cheaper with the link above.
Although if you do buy it at the Wachovia Center Fan Gear store from 6-7pm on December 12 you can get it autographed by Keith Primeau, Bernie parent and Bob Kelly.
Based on fans votes, the 10 greatest games included on the DVD are as follows:
1. May 19, 1974 – Flyers defeat Boston, 1-0, to win Stanley Cup
2. May 4, 2000 – Keith Primeau scores a goal in the 5th overtime period at Pittsburgh
3. May 27, 1975 – Flyers defeat Buffalo, 2-0, to win second Stanley Cup
4. January 11, 1976 – Flyers defeat Soviet Red Army Team, 4-1
5. May 20, 2004 – Keith Primeau and Simon Gagne each score a goal as the Flyers defeat Tampa Bay in Game Six
6. May 4, 2004 – Jeremy Roenick scores a goal in overtime at Toronto to win game, 3-2, and series 4-2
7. December 22, 1979 – Flyers win at Boston to set NHL record for longest undefeated streak (29 games)
8. May 28, 1987 – J.J. Daigneault scores the game-winning goal vs. Edmonton in Game Six of Stanley Cup Finals
9. May 9, 1974 – Bobby Clarke scores in overtime at Boston
10. April 13, 1985 – Tim Kerr scores four goals in second period of playoff game at NY Rangers
Hmmm.. Interesting list. I may have replaced a couple with Game 5 from 1987 finals. Or Game 5 from the conference finals vs. the Rangers in ’97. Or Game 6 vs. the Nordiques in ’85.
Matt Grochowski over at Flyers – MVN made some interesting observations.
1. There are no games that contain Eric Lindros but five contain Bobby Clarke.
Nothing from the 90’s. Seems to me someone still had an axe to grind against 88.
2. The announcers in the 1970s and 1980s just call the game and don’t try to patronize the viewers, like the broadcasters of today, by explaining every rule and move by players or coaches.
I also find today’s commentating annoying. Just call what is happening on the ice. Do they think fans get bored hearing who has the puck, who passed the puck, etc?
In the 2004 playoffs games, hardly any penalties were called in the 3rd period and overtime even though more tackles were made than the Eagles on a Sunday afternoon. These were my favorite games by far and have been viewed more than one. I guess this is why there’s the “new NHL.â€ÂÂÂ
I agree, what also annoys the heck out of me is the ‘intent’ calls. Putting a stick in someone’s midsection is not a hook unless they actually imped the players progress. Getting a penalty simply for having your stick horizontal to the ice is wrong and just plain stupid.