Philadelphia, the birth place of America. A city with a deep history. The Philadelphia Flyers, a team with a deep history, honored their past leaders Thursday night.
The first Captain in team history was Lou Angotti, Angotti spent one season in Philadelphia.
Ed Van Impe (1969-1973) (617 GP 19G 107 A 126 PTS)
“Van Impe, the second captain of the Broad Street Bullies, helped set the Flyer’s bruising standards through his unrelenting play. He was known for his heavy open ice hits and his liberal stick work, but he never considered himself to be a goon.