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{{Infobox NHL team
| team_name = Philadelphia Flyers
| current = 2023–24 Philadelphia Flyers season
| bg_color = background:#F74902; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#000000 5px solid;
| text_color = #000000
| logo = Philadelphia Flyers logo.svg
| logosize = 200px
| conference = Eastern
| division = Metropolitan
| founded = 1967
| history = Philadelphia Flyers
| arena = [[Wells Fargo Center (Philadelphia)|Wells Fargo Center]]
| city = [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| team_colors = Orange, black, white
| media_affiliates = [[NBC Sports Philadelphia]], [[97.5 The Fanatic]]
| owner = [[Comcast Spectacor]]
| general_manager = [[Daniel Brière]]
| head_coach = [[John Tortorella]]
| captain = [[Sean Couturier]]
| minor_league_affiliates = [[Lehigh Valley Phantoms]], [[Reading Royals]]
| stanley_cups = 2 (1973–74, 1974–75)
| conf_titles = 8 (1974–75, 1975–76, 1979–80, 1984–85, 1986–87, 1996–97, 2009–10, 2022–23)
| presidents_trophies = 0
| division_titles = 16 (1967–68, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1999–2000, 2001–02, 2003–04, 2010–11)
| website = [https://www.nhl.com/flyers Flyers]
}}


The '''Philadelphia Flyers''' are a professional [[ice hockey]] team based in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. They are members of the [[Metropolitan Division]] in the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). The team was established in 1967 as part of the NHL's first expansion.
The '''Philadelphia Flyers''' are a professional [[ice hockey]] team based in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]]. They are members of the [[Metropolitan Division]] in the [[Eastern Conference (NHL)|Eastern Conference]] of the [[National Hockey League]] (NHL). The team was established in 1967 as part of the NHL's first expansion.
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Professional ice hockey team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania


The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team was established in 1967 as part of the NHL's first expansion.

History[edit]

The Philadelphia Flyers were one of six teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion. The team quickly found success, winning their first Stanley Cup in the 1973–74 season and repeating as champions in the 1974–75 season. The Flyers were known for their physical style of play, earning the nickname "Broad Street Bullies."

Arena[edit]

The Flyers play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center, which they share with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The arena is located in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.

Team Colors and Mascot[edit]

The team's colors are orange, black, and white. The Flyers' mascot, Gritty, was introduced in 2018 and has since become a popular figure among fans.

Rivalries[edit]

The Flyers have several notable rivalries, including with the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and New Jersey Devils. These rivalries are fueled by geographic proximity and frequent playoff matchups.

Notable Players[edit]

Some of the most notable players in Flyers history include Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Eric Lindros, and Claude Giroux. Bobby Clarke, in particular, is celebrated for his leadership and contributions to the team's Stanley Cup victories.

Current Roster[edit]

As of the 2023–24 season, the Flyers' roster includes key players such as Sean Couturier, Carter Hart, and Travis Konecny. The team is coached by John Tortorella and managed by Daniel Brière.

Minor League Affiliates[edit]

The Flyers' primary minor league affiliates are the Lehigh Valley Phantoms of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Reading Royals of the ECHL.

Related Pages[edit]

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