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Bill Meltzer
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Contributing writer, PhiladelphiaFlyers.com; content manager, FlyersAlumni.net; working on a new hockey-related project as well.
FLYERS ALUMNI CHARITY CLASSIC WEEKEND: Join the Alumni for Walk/Run/Ride in Conshocken on June 22, 2025. List of Alumni particants coming tomorrow.

More info: flyersalumni.net/walk-run-ride/
May 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
FLYERS ALUMNI PICKLEBALL
June 21, 2025
Time: AM 9 to 12:15, PM 1 to 4:15
Bounce Pickleball, Malvern, PA
Cost: $200
Participating Alumni: Secord, Marsh, Boulerice, Paddock, McCarthy, Carson, Knuble, Little, Holmgren, Ron Sutter, Daniels, Carkner.

Info: flyersalumni.net/pickleball-t...
May 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Come along with Bernie Parent and a host of @flyersalumni.bsky.social as we visit Ireland for a week (Aug 1-7, 2025) for golf and good times. It's the ultimate road trip for @NHLFlyers fans! @egtours.bsky.social

Info: executiveglobaltours.com/philadelphia...
May 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Whaddaya mean, Happy Mother's Day?! Is this some kind of joke, huh?!
May 4, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Ed Van Impe -- the second captain in @NHLFlyers history, a blueline stalwart on two Cup teams and later a TV broadcaster -- passed away on Tuesday night. He was surrounded by family at his side. Ed was 84.

Condolences to the Van Impe family, teammates and friends.
May 1, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Congratulations to Garnet Hathaway: winner of the 2024-25 Flyers Alumni Community Leadership Award and nominee for the King Clancy Trophy from the NHL.
April 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Flyers Alumni housecall: Orest Kindrachuk visting Ed Van Impe in British Columbia. Story forthcoming on FlyersAlumni.net
March 26, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Full details on the first annual Charity Classic Weekend: 3 days, 3 venues, 3 events
March 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Friday Night Fights 2025: March 28

Dave "the Hammer" Schultz, Dave Brown, Riley Cote (@rileycote32) , Bob "The Hound" Kelly, Rob Ray, Brian McGrattan, Matthew Barnaby (@MattBarnaby3636) .

Emcees: Bill Clement, Steve Coates, Liam Maguire

Tix: 2300arena.showare.com/ordertickets...
March 11, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Flyers Alumni at the 2025 Carnival:

11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Riley Cote
Scott Hartnell
Bob Kelly
Brad Marsh
Wayne Simmonds
Patrick Sharp
Jimmy Watson

1:00 PM -3:00 PM

Doug Crossman
Todd Fedoruk
Paul Holmgren
Dave Schultz
Joe Watson

Purchase your admission tickets at flyerscarnival.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Made a Valentine's Day dinner plan at a place I've wanted to take my wife. But she had a different idea... go see "Becoming Led Zeppelin" iMax together instead. Reason no. billion + 1 why I love you, Leigh Meltzer! Excited to go! We will go to the restaurant a different night.
February 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
On Feb. 1, 2025, @NHLFlyers Hall of Fame brother duo Joe and Jim Watson brought a very special guest -- the Stanley Cup trophy -- to the American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge in Philadelphia. The Flyers organization, NHL and NHLPA helped make this special event a reality.
February 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Steve Coates and 10+ other Flyers Alumni are taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 1 to 7, 2025). You are invited. World famous golf, beautiful hotel, group dinners, excursions,live Coatesy's Corner and more!

flyersalumni.net/ireland-golf...
January 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Paul Holmgren and 10+ other Alumni are taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 1 to 7, 2025). You are invited. World famous golf, beautiful hotel, group dinners, excursions,live Coatesy's Corner and more!

flyersalumni.net/ireland-golf...
January 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Dave "the Hammer" Schultz and 10+ other Alumni are taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 1 to 7, 2025). Flyers fans are invited along. World famous golf, beautiful hotel, group dinners, excursions,live Coatesy's Corner and more!

flyersalumni.net/ireland-golf...
January 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Dave Schultz, Jimmy Watson and members of the @usairforce at Saturday's @bareknucklefc event in Philly.
January 27, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Congratulations to Bob "the Hound" Kelly. He was honored tonight at the annual Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association banquet for a Special Achievement Award. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Hound scoring the Stanley Cup winning goal in the 1975 Cup Final.
January 17, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Fantasy Camp 2025 registration is open. Spots fill quickly each year, so register soon if you are considering attending.

flyersalumni.net/main-events/
December 30, 2024 at 3:43 PM
12 Days of Christmas Day 4: @hopeforhallie

flyersalumni.net/12-days-of-c...
December 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM
At Flyers Fan Club holiday party with Brian Propp Pick up a copy of his book, "Angel on My Wing", co-written with longtime Flyers writer
Wayne Fish.
December 18, 2024 at 12:07 AM
This year, starting with the holiday season, the Flyers Alumni have a new program: Alumni House Calls.

Alumni come visit a fellow Flyers Alum who is no longer able to travel.

Today in PEI, Al MacAdam took
Joe Watson to visit Forbes Kennedy.

Forbie is the seniormost Alum.
December 2, 2024 at 11:20 PM
Last night's Flyers Warriors Gala was a good time. Turk and Culpy dressed for the occasion.
November 16, 2024 at 12:18 PM