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Today, the Flyers family is mourning the loss of Glen Cochrane. He was a defenceman for the orange and black. Cochrane was 65-years-old, and had 1,110 penalty minutes, to pair along with 77 points (16 goals, 61 assists) throughout his NHL career. In addition, he had a plus 74 rating at even strength, which confirmed him into one of the better defencemen for the orange and black
The Flyers will not forget him, as he was not only a good player for the franchise, but he was full of hockey knowledge. He knew how to score goals, and Cochrane knew how to win a game for the Flyers.
May you rest in peace Glen Cochrane. You will be missed by the Flyers family, and all the Flyers fan throughout the World. Here is a press release from the Flyers:
The Philadelphia Flyers are saddened to learn of the passing of Glen Cochrane. Glen was drafted by the Flyers and played over half of his NHL games, which included six seasons, in Orange & Black. A formidable and tough defenseman for the Flyers in the early 1980s, Cochrane was a key part of the Flyers blue line and ranks 10th all-time in team history in penalty minutes. He also helped the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Maine Mariners, win the Calder Cup Championship in 1979. He will forever be a member of the Flyers family. Our condolences go out to his wife, Joan, daughters, Tegan and Shelby, and entire family during this difficult time.
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