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First off, what a month of November hockey, the team itself is working hard to get those wins under their belts and what a sight it is. We are excelling with the puck and with poise and further belief in oneself, the young forwards seem to be in control with puck movement. Flyers goaltending is steady and with good testament and belief. The young defensemen are broadening up the middle, and joining the rush. Up the ice they go and we are flying high; grinding it out.
I’d like to commemorate this article itself to the ones that are still sticking with the Philadelphia Flyers. Fellow sports writers, insiders and in my experience the fans. The ones that want this team to achieve success and supersede it with outstanding ovation and commendability for years to come.
A former member of the Flyers brass in hockey writing has passed away and that man is none other than the man in Jay Greenberg, No man was more fortunate to write with such pride for the Bullies on Broadstreet and even beyond that. With his clad extravagance, unwavered loyalty to the team itself, the hellbent stories with the crazy bunch of players we’ve had in years past. He had the privilege of advertising with his words and as such, will be missed in the community of sports writers, most especially for his well written engagement when it came to Philadelphia Flyers hockey. And as such I would like to make this article about the One’s. I myself am coming up with new ways, with unwavering support from countless,loyal fans of this franchise to come up with new inspiring articles for you, the fans and hockey writers alike.
First off, I would like to thank Miss Leeanne Reed; a single mother of six boys. She’s probably the most loyal of all fans in the Philadelphia area. She often drives the fans, with her immaculate loyalty to the team! That and her love for the Phillies.
Outstanding and unwavering, she doesn’t let anything or anyone bother her. She is straightforward, and quick to the punch. And I respect her wholeheartedly for that, and I am glad to have been apart of her life. She’s a tough old bird for sure, and a fan of tough guy’s who can score and get to the gritty areas of the ice. And score!But she also loved our very own GM when he was playing here. No one cheered harder for Briere other than Leeanne.
The second fan experience I’d say was the late great, Maureen Bailey, She was steadfast, straightforward, and dedicated. Her following of the team made her live in love and simple approach to life was beautiful. She’ll be missed greatly in the community of Philadelphia Flyers hockey. A grandmother too, like Leeanne nothing could stop these old birds showing their class and loyalty to their constant and unwavering support for the Flyers. May she rest in peace.
They taught me a lot over the year’s, and as I say, every day, if you’re not learning anything, are you even really living?! Learning is something we can all do every day to help keep our minds healthy, and I’ve learned no more than from no better fan than Greg Wade. A man who beat cancer numerous times in his life, and keeps fighting the good fight every day of his life with his simple approach, live every day with a smile on your face and kick ass attitude. But also to learn. I’ve been apart of this marvelous fan base for years and have met men and women who embraced me, my wife, fellow followers and past friends with open arms. But their was one who was more loyal than others, and that man is Flyers Eric.He was the real deal.when it comes to team loyalty, but also a man of few words when it comes to discussion, He followed me at my lowest. At a time when I really didn’t believe in myself in the world of hockey, and I honestly didn’t think I could make a future career in hockey..But he did say one thing that stuck with me for the rest of my life, and that simple quote is, “Hockey Saves Lives.” What a quote to build your life around, or in my case, my life. Thank you Eric for instilling me with such drive, and focus. Coming from a troubled background such as myself, he helped me evolve. And that furthered my focus more on what everything the team and city itself stand for. And that is work harder than the one beside you. A simple blue collar attitude was integrated in me over the years, and currently.
I can name numerous other acumen and women in this case that make this fan base great and give belief in oneself and numerous other fans that we will be accountable for our work, and due dilligence, Reminds me of fan Tom Miller. A man with a love thy neighbor and sense of pride in the team he welcomes all with open arms. A true patriot and man who served, he believes in the team and country he fought for. A true Philadelphian. Jaclyn Dreibasch. With her unmatched photography skills she can turn every game into a true fan experience. Richard Monico, a man who wants the team to excel no matter what and quick to address the team on roles, and personnel. We were both men of plenty, sometimes petty intelligent hockey chat. We just wanted the team to win! He adopted my Goonies, Never Say DIe attitude and he even offered me a role with him at the Broadstreet Bullies pub, Something I never really took seriously, but probably will very soon. I highly recommend reaching out to all these loyal fans.Myself included, as we are not about the game, but go beyond the spectrum that we all could build from one another. And grow together, one day I hope to meet them, and say hello to Mo who watches over us in heaven. As Fred Shero once formally said,
“Win Today & We Will Talk Together, Forever.” That concludes this edition of this month’s Monday Motivator courtesy of myself, Ryan Renaud. Please don’t forget to subscribe to my Youtube channel at Kraken Knuckles podcast.
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