Philadelphia Flyers 2011-12 Season Preview:
The Philadelphia Flyers made a huge splash in the 2010-11 NHL season, taking second place in the Eastern Conference. Although few people predicted that this team would be a contender for the Stanley Cup, the Flyers proved their worth making it to the semi-finals before losing to the eventual Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins in four games.
The Flyers, which have been in the NHL since 1967, have won two Stanley Cups throughout their history. Philadelphia has won their division 16 times, making them a notable force in the East. The Philadelphia Flyers have long been a come-from-behind competitor, specifically in their division. The Atlantic Division is arguably one of the toughest to be in with teams, including the New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers. However, the Flyers have continued to find ways to win with new talent they've brought to the ice.
This year, a number of veterans will be returning to Philadelphia to help the franchise make another run at the Cup. Daniel Briere, Chris Pronger and Maxime Talbot are some of the hardest-hitting snipers in the league, which might give the Flyers the edge they need to become league champions.
PHILADELPHIA FLYERS EXPERIENCE:
Founded: 1967
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stadium: Wells Fargo Center
Conference: Eastern Conference
Division: Atlantic Division
Philadelphia Flyers Stanley Cup Titles: 2: 1973-74 & 1974-75
Philadelphia Flyers Conference Championships: 7
Notable Players: Bobby Clarke, Eric Lindros, John LeClair
The Philadelphia Flyers play hockey in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). The team first began play in 1967 as part of the NHL expansion of that year. The struggled at first as do most expansion teams, but in the early '70s the team came into its own. Taking the nickname the "Broad Street Bullies", the Philadelphia Flyers would win back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. The Flyers would fall from the top but remained a division leader throughout the '80s. Who can forget the pairing of Eric Lindros and Mark Recchi during the 1990's? The Philadelphia Flyers have managed to maintain near total supremacy in the Atlantic Division, but have yet to get another Stanley Cup.
The Philadelphia Flyers have played in the Wells Fargo Center since 1996, formerly the Wachovia Center. The arena has a capacity of nearly 21,000. Coined "the Big House" by Philadelphia sports fans, the Wells Fargo Center can be one of the loudest, most exciting venues to see a hockey game. Buy Philadelphia Flyers tickets and watch the future stars of the NHL play under the retired numbers of some of the league's legends!
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