Hartnell embarks on new career as author

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VOORHEES — When a member of the Hartnelldown Foundation suggested a children’s book this summer as a new way to raise money, the foundation’s namesake had a quick reply. “Yeah,” Scott Hartnell said, “let’s do it!” Monday, the final product … Continue reading →

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Game 33: Flyers — Capitals GAMEDAY

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Today: Flyers (14-15-3) at Washington Capitals (17-12-3) Site: Verizon Center Time: 3 p.m. TV: Comcast SportsNet (Jim Jackson & Keith Jones) Radio: 97.5 FM, The Fanatic (Tim Saunders & Chris Therien) Last game: After a somewhat disappointing roadtrip, the Flyers … Continue reading →

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Raffl’s big night a family affair

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PHILADELPHIA — In Villach, Austria, Peter Raffl is a legend. He played 21 seasons for Villacher SV, in Austria’s amateur hockey league. Back then, there was no professional hockey over there.

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Flyers sign, recall VandeVelde

When the Flyers take the ice against Montreal Thurdsday night, they will have a new face in the lineup. The team signed Chris VandeVelde to a one-year, two-way contract on Thursday. VandeVelde, 26, was singed to an AHL contract in … Continue reading →

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Flyers aim to stop ‘model of the NHL’ Blackhawks

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CHICAGO — A quick look at the Blackhawks’ stats and it’s obvious they are a highly offensive team. They lead the league in goals by a margin of 16 tallies.

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Game 31: Flyers — Blackhawks GAMEDAY

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Tonight: Flyers (13-14-3) at Chicago Blackhawks (22-6-5) Site: United Center Time: 8 p.m. TV: NBC SportsNet (Mike Emerick & Ed Olczyk) Radio: 93.3 FM, WMMR (Tim Saunders & Chris Therien) Last game: Monday the Flyers fell in a shootout to … Continue reading →

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‘Consistency’ why McGinn’s last call-up ended early

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CHICAGO — Tye McGinn took like shifts with Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds in Tuesday’s practice, although Wednesday’s game may be a bit different. Claude Giroux and Steve Downie had maintenance days and did not practice. “I’ve just got to … Continue reading →

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Flyers Mailbag: What will Mason’s extension look like?

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Some news right out of the gate, although it’s nothing groundbreaking — Tye McGinn was called up Monday morning. He’ll be available in Ottawa, although the way GM Paul Holmgren was talking last night it sounds like he’ll be a … Continue reading →

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Lecavalier out a month with fracture in back

Everything in Vinny Lecavalier’s rehab from back spasms was going along OK until he tried skating in Dallas Saturday. Before the Flyers’ 5-1 loss to the Stars, the 33-year-old center took to the ice and throughout the day his back … Continue reading →

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Flyers send Lecavalier home for more rehab on back

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Even before the Flyers and Dallas Stars skated in a matinee Saturday, Vinny Lecavalier was on the ice testing the back spasms that have kept him off the ice for three games now. Apparently he’ll miss at least a fourth. … Continue reading →

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