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Rob Riches

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Top 16 Flyers Figures of 2016

Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese   By Rob Riches, Sports Talk Philly contributor  The end of any year always brings out a period of contemplation and reflection, and 2016 is no exception. We often think about what went right and what went wrong for us, all while looking forward to what the next year will […]

Rob Riches  •  30 Aug 2023
Remembering When a Pandemic Cancelled the Stanley Cup Final

A cancellation of the Stanley Cup Final is nothing the NHL hasn’t experienced before, and a proactive step so that history doesn’t repeat itself.

Rob Riches  •  17 Mar 2020
Flyers expand analytics department under Chuck Fletcher

Chuck Fletcher will continue to emphasize analytics for the Flyers, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. 

Rob Riches  •  04 Sep 2019
Jim Jackson, Keith Jones caught with hot mic on Flyers broadcast

That frustration appears to have made its way up to the broadcast booth, or at the very least, has been picked up by the (active) microphones in it. After taking the ice against the Blues on Monday — ultimately a 3-0 loss — NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Jim Jackson and Keith Jones were overheard with some sharp criticisms of the team they’re tasked with watching.

Rob Riches  •  08 Jan 2019
Report: Jori Lehtera to be prosecuted in Finland

Prosecutor Antti Virtanen of Pirkanmaa District in southern Finland has charged Lehtera and 21 others in a substantial cocaine ring, and proceedings are set to begin next Monday.

Rob Riches  •  18 Dec 2018
Flyers thumped by Jets, 7-1

The Flyers allowed three goals in the 2nd stanza to Brandon Tanev, Dustin Byfuglien and Blake Wheeler, completely taking all the wind out of their sails in a 7-1 loss.

Rob Riches  •  09 Dec 2018
Report: Jori Lehtera a Suspect in Finnish Cocaine Investigation

Jori Lehtera has been named a suspect in a large-scale cocaine invasion in Finland, according to a report from a Finnish news source.

Rob Riches  •  26 Sep 2018
Lindblom, Hart shine as Flyers top Rangers, 6-4

Ten different players recorded at least a point for the Flyers, as they were able to roll to a 6-4 win against the New York Rangers. 

Rob Riches  •  19 Sep 2018
Report: Ex-Flyers goalie Ray Emery dies at 35

Ray Emery, a goaltender who played three of his nine NHL seasons with the Flyers, has passed away at the age of 35, according to reports out of Hamilton, Ontario.

Rob Riches  •  15 Jul 2018
Flyers agree to two-year deal with Alex Lyon

The Flyers agreed to terms and avoided arbitration with a young goaltender, signing Alex Lyon on Saturday to a two-year contract.

Rob Riches  •  07 Jul 2018