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Mark Recchi will be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame today Saturday, Jan. 27 when the Flyers host the Boston Bruins at Wells Fargo Center. Recchi will become the 28th worthy member to be inducted to the Flyers Hall of Fame., “I couldn’t believe the crowd, I didn’t expect this. It just shows you what Philadelphia fans are expected all about. I don’t know how many people there were, but they were loud, fun,” Recchi said following the Flyers Alumni game against the Boston Bruins Alumni.
“This is a tremendous honor and one I was not expecting to get the call for. My time in Philadelphia meant a lot, still means a lot, to me and I am very thankful to be the next inductee into the Flyers Hall of Fame,” said Mark Recchi.
Mark Recchi as a Flyer:
Ranks 9th in points- 627
Ranks 6th in assists- 395
Tied gir 12th in goals- 232
Ranks 9th in game winning goals- 39
Ranks 6th in Power Play assists- 156
“It’s truly a special honor,” Recchi said. “I loved playing in a great city, and a great run organization.”
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“The Flyers Hall of Fame began with Ed Snider and our Flyers Alumni and has become so enriched to our organization that I am thrilled to see it grow with the induction of Mark Recchi.” – Dan Hilferty said.
It’s very ironic that Recchi will be inducted into the fire hall of fame against this former team the Boston Bruins, however, he is worthy of being the 28th member to be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame. What an honor it is for him and his family.
What’s even more impressive is that Recchi said that Dan Hilferty, Keith Jones, Danny Briere, and John Tortorella have brought that family atmosphere back. He said it slipped a little bit, but they have brought it back. This is great to hear, as the City of Philadelphia means a lot to Recchi and his family.
“That’s Philadelphia, they are passionate, they love hockey, they love sports,” Recchi said following the alumni game. The fact of the matter is Ricky gets it, and this induction is quite an honor for him and his family.
