The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the induction of Mark Recchi into their Hall of Fame with a series of events that included an alumni game and an official ceremony. Mark Howe, a former Flyer, expressed his respect for Recchi, highlighting his own age and the honor of being present for the occasion. The alumni game featured notable players such as John LeClair, Eric Lindros, and Kimmo Timonen, with Recchi starting the game. Mike Richards was introduced at the game and assisted Recchi in scoring the first goal. The induction ceremony was attended by both Flyers and Bruins players, acknowledging Recchi's contributions to both teams, and featured the unveiling of a new Flyers HOF banner with Recchi's name. An emotional Recchi delivered a speech focusing on the theme of family and the pride he feels for the Flyers organization, describing it as a 'real classy move by Bruins' to attend.
Unveiling of the new Flyers HOF banner with Mark Recchi's name now on it: https://t.co/rF2uujZhEE
"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]." - an emotional Mark Recchi in his Flyers Hall of Fame speech https://t.co/a5vuagjUc7
Forever a part of our Flyers Family. Congratulations, Mark Recchi! #LetsGoFlyers | @Ticketmaster https://t.co/NxjGyCYauC
Mark Recchi #Flyers Hall of Fame induction starting. Current Flyers and Bruins on the bench to watch the ceremony. https://t.co/BKN5C28eUv
Full Flyers and Bruins teams out on the benches for the Mark Recchi Flyers HOF ceremony. Recchi played for both, but still a real classy move by Bruins to be out there too.
Storybook type of first goal. Mike Richards to Mark Recchi, who is being inducted into Flyers Hall of Fame tomorrow. https://t.co/wnS0dW4aGI
Mike Richards introduced at @FlyersAlumni game. https://t.co/ZxTe43JGNq
Way to honor Mark Recchi with him starting the Alumni game: John LeClair, Eric Lindros, Mark Recchi Mark Howe, Kimmo Timonen #Flyers
Mark Recchi presser in advance of his #Flyers Hall of Fame induction https://t.co/C0N1XWIzKi
Mark Howe: "My age I'm just lucky to stand up on the ice. I wanted to be here to pay our respects to Mark Recchi." #Flyers