The team name was chosen through a contest. The name Flyers was picked because it sounded nice with the word Philadelphia and suggested speed. The team’s logo was designed by the advertising firm, Mel Richmann Inc., and is the letter P with four wings and an orange spot in the center of the P to stand for a puck. The team’s home base is South Philadelphia. They first played at the Spectrum on South Broad Street and in 1996 moved to the Wachovia Center, where they continue to play. The team has made it to the Stanley Cup five times and won twice, in 1974 and 1975. Of all the teams in the NHL, they have the second highest all time winning percentage. They have made it to the play-offs for 32 out of the 40 seasons they’ve played and have played in 14 conference final appearances and won six.
Attending Philadelphia Flyers games at Wachovia Center is an awesome experience for any hockey fan. The games are an exciting time for adults and kids alike. The Philadelphia Flyers schedule includes many home games as well as a game at Fenway Park as part of the 2010 NHL Winter Classic. Our site offers Philadelphia Flyers tickets to all games the Flyers play and makes it a snap to ensure that you get the seats you want at the game you want to attend.
The Philadelphia Flyers, a professional hockey team, were formed in 1967 as part of the National Hockey League expansion. They currently are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the NHL. Read more about Philadelphia Flyers below or click on one of the Philadelphia Flyers game dates to find tickets.
