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Denise Mroz

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Articles by Denise Mroz (29)

Would Ron Hextall Consider Trading up in Draft?

The draft is an exciting time in the world of hockey with the possibility of many trades and deals to be made. As the 2016 NHL Draft draws near, so do the rumors. Flyers general manager Ron Hextall has many options. Trading up is one option, and even though it would go against his philosophy […]

Denise Mroz  •  23 May 2016
‘Underappreciated’ Flyers goalie Steve Mason Helping High School Students with SATs

Embed from Getty Images   Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason just finished a stretch run that essentially carried the Flyers into the playoffs, though his playoff run was short-lived. Interestingly enough, Mason is also lending a helping hand to students nationwide to prepare for their future. As high school juniors and seniors embark on the […]

Denise Mroz  •  09 May 2016
Flyers can Take Pride in Late-season Effort

Embed from Getty Images   The 2015-16 season has come to an end for the Philadelphia Flyers. The Game 6 playoff loss against the Washington Capitals in the first round series stings and will for some time, but most fans didn’t even think the team would get that far to the playoffs, let alone make the […]

Denise Mroz  •  25 Apr 2016
As Series Comes Home, Perspective on Flyers Deficit in Series

Embed from Getty Images   The Flyers are two games deep into their first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals and two losses away from the season ending as things head to Philadelphia on Monday night for Game 3. To keep matters in perspective, many Flyers fans didn’t even think the team would make it […]

Denise Mroz  •  18 Apr 2016
Five key Flyers to Wearing Down Capitals Mentally in 1st Round

Embed from Getty Images   A collective cheer was heard through the Philadelphia region as the Philadelphia Flyers clinched a playoff spot on April 9 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers are in the race for the Stanley Cup. In the first round of the playoffs, they are to face the top team in the conference, the […]

Denise Mroz  •  13 Apr 2016
Back-to-back Games Wearing Down Flyers in Playoff Run

Embed from Getty Images   As the season winds down and the last few games come into play in the race to playoffs, the Flyers are in a critical spot. The homestretch is going to be tough for the Flyers with two back-to-back games and the last three games in four days. It seems to be a […]

Denise Mroz  •  04 Apr 2016
Have Flyers peaked too soon for playoff run?

Steve Kuzma/Flyerdelphia The Flyers came away with five out of eight points on the recent road trip. Teams win some and lose some, and the Flyers did a pretty good job of gaining points to remain in the playoff race. But with five teams looking at four spots in the Eastern Conference playoff spot every […]

Denise Mroz  •  28 Mar 2016
Dropped into playoff race, Stolarz must be ready to answer call

Embed from Getty Images   The Flyers are three points behind the Detroit Red Wings in a final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Even with two games in hand, it will not be easy. In dire straits, every games counts in this four-game road trip. At this crucial time in the Flyers schedule, the […]

Denise Mroz  •  21 Mar 2016
Gudas showing Flyers the good in his game

Embed from Getty Images   There has been much talk of Radko Gudas these days and this time, it has shifted to the good he is doing on the ice. The Flyers defenseman has faced a season of ups and downs, overcoming the odds early — he was among the first to be on the […]

Denise Mroz  •  14 Mar 2016
Flyers flight or plight to playoffs rides on consistency

Embed from Getty Images   In Philadelphia every game left of this hockey season has become a "do-or-die" flight or plight to reach the playoffs. At a time like this, when the Philadelphia Flyers are making a playoff run and starting to show signs that they can indeed make this year's playoffs, the thoughts of […]

Denise Mroz  •  09 Mar 2016