The Philadelphia Flyers alumni game against the Boston Bruins alumni at the Wells Fargo Center was a great success, drawing a crowd of 13,049. Mark Recchi, a former Flyers player, was the star of the game, scoring two goals and being named the first star. The Flyers alumni team won 6-2, with Joe Watson and John LeClair also being recognized as the second and third stars, respectively. The game was a celebration of Recchi's impending induction into the Flyers Hall of Fame, and the crowd's enthusiastic support highlighted the passion of Philadelphia fans. Recchi and others credited the new regime, including Dan Hilferty, Keith Jones, and Danny Briere, for bringing back a sense of family to the organization. The event was emotional, with Recchi acknowledging the late Ed Snider and expressing pride in the current state of the Flyers.
David Pastrnak continues his otherworldly success against Philly. @_TimRosenthal shares his 3 takeaways as the Bruins ended their pre all-star break slate with a bang. @BostonDotCom @BDCBruins @BDCSports https://t.co/LxuHLE2XcF
Talking Points from Boston Bruins 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers: 🚨🚨 David Pastrnak with 2 goals as he was instrumental in Boston's offensive explosion 👍 Hampus Lindholm was a plus-5 in the victory 8⃣ Congrats to Mark Recchi on Flyers HOF Link: https://t.co/grCXZ5Ecpx https://t.co/J1SdTGFeCO
It's taken less than one year with the new regime to make the Flyers a family again. Kudos to Dan Hilferty, Keith Jones, and Danny Briere 📸: @NHLFlyers https://t.co/HdgnNj6jE4
#NHLBruins fans, for the #LetsGoFlyers perspective of this game, be sure to follow @ByJonBailey and @phillyhockeynow!
"It was family. It was everything about family. I know right now he's looking down. ... I know he's very proud of what's going on right now [with the Flyers]." - Emotional Mark Recchi on Ed Snider in Flyers Hall of Fame speech https://t.co/uqrTnRi67p
Recchi: I know right now he's (Mr. Snider) is looking down. Jonesy, Danny, Torts, Sharpy... they're bringing family back to this organization.
Follow @ByJonBailey for the Recchi ceremony and the #Flyers-Bruins updates.
Mark Recchi on the crowd: "I couldn't believe the crowd, I didn't expect this. It just shows you what Philadelphia fans are expected all about. I don't know how many people there were, but they were loud, fun." #Flyers
Mark Recchi says Dan Hilferty, Danny Briere, Keith Jones, and John Tortorella have done a great job in bringing that family atmosphere back. He said it slipped a little bit, but it's great to see it come back.
Mark Recchi gets it: "That's Philadelphia, they are passionate, they love hockey, they love sports." #Flyers
The man of the hour, Mark Recchi "That's Philadelphia, they are passionate, they love hockey, they love sports" @NHLFlyers #Flyers #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/4XFwsWk3Tx
Flyers Alumni Game against the Boston Bruins Alumni at the Wells Fargo Center @Steve16531 https://t.co/oHYYZEz6vq
What a treat it was for the Flyers alumni yesterday @rob_windfelder https://t.co/TXCVBxexEt
"I couldn't believe the crowd. I didn't expect this." Dave Schultz fought back tears. The crowd roared for a Mike Richards-Mark Recchi connection. The @FlyersAlumni game did not disappoint. https://t.co/8MSBmsWMc0
13,049 came out for an alumni game. Bravo, #Flyers fans. "I didn't expect it," Mark Recchi said. "Johnny (LeClair) and I were talking on the bench, and I thought the lower-bowl might be kind of full, but for the amount of people that were here was awesome. That's Philadelphia."
Three stars of the Alumni Game: 1. Mark Recchi 2. Joe Watson 3. John LeClair #Flyers
Flyers Alumni win 6-2: A pair of goals for the special one Mark Recchi Mike Richards netted a shorty LeClair to Lindros just like old times What a night a special one 📸: @rob_windfelder https://t.co/BUXFyUV2Tr
#Flyers alumni whips Boston, 6-2. Three stars: 1. Mark Recchi, 2. Joe Watson, 3. John LeClair. https://t.co/MgqO6hcqoz
Flyers alumni win by 6-2 final score. Fun night and a great presentation by the Flyers and Flyers Charities. Fans got to see Recchi celebrate his looming Flyers HOF induction in style (two goals), Mike Richards score a SHG, and the LeClair-Lindros connection score once more.
Recchi from LeClair to give the Flyers alumni a 3-1 third period lead against the Bruins alums, and i am all in my feelings. (Mighta had a few drinks.) https://t.co/VNkUp9qJBG
Dan Hilferty: "What we are trying to do here in this new Era of Orange is build a family, and nobody exemplifies that more than Mark Recchi." #Flyers
Fittingly, Recchi scores on a pass from Richards. Recchi will go into the #Flyers’ HOF Saturday. https://t.co/4bsN5KLMGH
I mean, this alumni game is ultimately for Mark Recchi and his Flyers Hall of Fame induction tomorrow. So it's appropriate that he scores the first goal of the game.
#Flyers fans believe in their front office again. Listen to the cheers for Danny Briere and Keith Jones. https://t.co/nzSs7BwekG
Flyers fans give a round of applause for Danny Briere and Keith Jones. Well deserved from the Flyers faithful @NHLFlyers
Big cheers for Mike Richards in his first Flyers alumni game. https://t.co/OINwoFJKJd
Loud roars from the crowd for Keith Jones and Danny Brière when introduced at #Flyers alumni game.
Cool video at alumni game. #Flyers https://t.co/MQZlWzW4sL
Nice crowd at the WFC for #Flyers alumni game vs. Boston, whose team includes Ken Linseman and Joey Mullen. https://t.co/7dvPqpQfYf
Mark Recchi on the fighting, brawl: "I loved it," Recchi said smiling. He got really happy answering that. #Flyers
#Flyers alumni in pregame skate before facing Bruins. https://t.co/YubvuD4lAY
Mark Recchi on his second stint with Philly: "I was more of a complete player my second go around." #Flyers
Dan Hilferty: "Mark Recchi just so nice to have you here and be named into this elite group." #Flyers
Great photo of Flyers Alumni 📸: @NHLFlyers https://t.co/5h3gKdfKh5
Some scenes from the #Flyers alumni morning skate https://t.co/nPN9mYNod4