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“I’m really excited for this new opportunity to join a team, build with them and get a fresh start,” said Owen Tippett via a Flyers press release last year. “I’m still working on trying to round out my 200-foot game, but overall I think I can bring offense, size and speed to the lineup. I’m really excited to get going and meet everyone.”
Good for Tippett for bringing size, speed, and a nasty wrist shot into the fold. Tippett’s confidence is finally paying dividends for the orange and black, now it’s time for the Ginger to reap some of the benefits after a slow start to the season. He now has six goals and five assists on the season, coupled with four goals and one assist in his last three games played.
“I think getting traded here last year just gave me a new opportunity and a fresh start. It’s been great so far, and I love playing in Philly.” – Owen Tippett
One Flyer who’s game has grown the most from a new change of scenery, and under John Tortorella is Owen Tippett. Even so much so, he has netted a career high in points and goals last season with netting 27 goals and 22 for 49 points in 77 games played. His previous career high was 18 points and seven goals in 2020-21. One can sense he is infused with confidence, and some can see the potential that made him a first round pick in the first place.
Even after a good game against the Carolina Hurricanes he just gives kudos to other people, “He’s been our backbone for the majority of the year. He comes up with big saves after a breakdown,” Tippett said of Carter Hart following the 3-1 victory against the Hurricanes.
Tippett is gaining steam and momentum following a so-so start to the season. Hopefully he can continue his recent success and carry that into the weekend.
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