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1. The Flyers were among the 6 teams who were a part of the 1967-68 expansion that doubled the size of the NHL. However, another city was under consideration but were ultimately passed over. Which proposed expansion city got passed over in favor of Philadelphia?
2. The Flyers principle owner, Ed Snider, remained the Flyers owner until his death in 2016. Before being a part of the original ownership group of the Flyers, Ed was a part owner and also was a vice president and treasurer of what other pro sports team?
3. After the six expansion teams were announced, an expansion draft was held where the new teams got to draft players from the "Original Six" franchises who had to leave players exposed to the draft. The Flyers drafted 2nd. Who did they pick for their very first draft pick?
4. Speaking of Bernie Parent, during the 1970-71 season the Flyers made a tough decision to deal one of their young goalies because of the need for more scoring. In a 3 team trade that involved the Bruins the Flyers were able to trade for Rick MacLeish who became a Flyers legend. The Bruins were team #3 in this trade, who was team #2 where Bernie was traded?
5. The Flyers won their first ever regular season game.
6. In the first year of the expansion, the new teams were all placed in the new West division while the Original 6 teams were in the East meaning that an expansion team was going to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. The Flyers not only won the division but also made their way to the Finals.
7. During their first season in the storied Philadelphia Spectrum, part of the roof of the Spectrum blew off forcing the Flyers to go on the road to play "home" games. One game was played as Madison Square Garden in NYC and the other was played at Maple Leaf Gardens, before the Flyers set up a "home" base in what city until the Spectrum was repaired?
8. During the Flyers early years they relied on speed and scoring. However, the St. Louis Blues and more specifically the Plager brothers would physically dominate the smaller Flyers. Owner Ed Snider and GM Keith Allen decided that they were no longer going to be the intimidated but rather the intimidators and started drafting bigger more physical players. The 1969 draft proved to be their most fruitful in this endeavor. Not only was future captain and hall of famer Bobby Clarke taken in the 2nd round but their 5th and 6th round picks became two of the centerpieces of the Broad Street Bullies, 6'3" Don "Big Bird" Saleski was taken in the 6th round. What enforcer was taken in the 5th round?
9. On December 11, 1969 the Flyers decided to forego the traditional playing of the Star Spangled Banner before games and instead played a record by recording star Kate Smith that became the teams good luck charm. What was this song?
10. The first 5 years of their existence the Flyers were mildly to less than successful. They made the playoffs 3 times in those 5 seasons but could never advance. Once they started playing more aggressive thanks to the coaching method of Fred Shero, the Flyers headed into the 1973 playoffs with the Minnesota North Stars with a little more confidence. With the series tied at 2 games a piece, the Flyers won game five 3-2 in overtime and eventually won game 6 4-2 to win their first ever playoff series. Who scored the overtime game winner in game 5?
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