Had season tix for 14 years, but the travel from Lehigh Valley to so many games was difficult. Watching 88 steamroll the opposition made it worthwhile! Wish the man could have learned how to keep his head up. He was a monster. Happy the fences have been mended and he’s part of the family again! Both thumbs up for “88”!!!
Two side items. One, can someone explain the pigeon reference the Giroux was calling out to VanRiemsdyk? Feel ignorant I haven’t a clue.
Second, does anyone else miss those passionate fights like the one posted between Behn Wilson and Wendel Clark? Not anything staged, or cheap shots, but two guys defending themselves or a teammate. Too much ice capades and cheap shots without retribution. Get rid of the instigator rules!!! - Hokeeguy9
I don't think anyone in the league could hang with either of them. Back then, each team had 1-2 guys who could more or less hang with most anyone in the league. But right now, even guys like Simmonds who are considered tough would be absolutely wrecked. No one is willing to take one to give one any more.
Lindros I had season tickets from 82 thru 2000 so I was lucky to see Eric live a lot. I remember reading about Eric when he was 16 and wanting him SO bad on the Flyers. Actually getting him was like a dream come true. watching him play was amazing even tho they never won the cup. I remember one game early in his career he left the ice hurt and the hush was unreal. could have heard a pin drop. then he came back to play and the standing ovation was amazing.
Its such a shame targeting the head was allowed back then (and yes Eric made some brutally nasty hits as well). I will forever despise Stevens and Kasparitis and the pens of that era for laughing on the bench while Eric laid on the ice hurt.
I am so happy the two sides made amends and he is part of the Flyers again. its where he belongs. I can't wait to be there tonight! - nastyflyergirl
He was an incredible player. I remember during his rookie season I was at the game where he returned to the lineup after a knee injury. It was against Chicago if I remember correctly. He came out of the tunnel for warmups and the cheer was loud as can be just for that. During the game there was a sequence where he got knocked down in the offensive zone by minimal cheap shot. He got up on his skates and made a bee line for the player, and the entire arena stood up because they knew what was going to happen. Just an unreal player and even more amazing to watch close up in person than on TV.
I had season tickets from 82 thru 2000 so I was lucky to see Eric live a lot. I remember reading about Eric when he was 16 and wanting him SO bad on the Flyers. Actually getting him was like a dream come true. watching him play was amazing even tho they never won the cup. I remember one game early in his career he left the ice hurt and the hush was unreal. could have heard a pin drop. then he came back to play and the standing ovation was amazing.
