Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers have hired John Tortorella as the 23rd head coach in franchise history.

There has been little development in the Flyers coaching search over the last few days. For many of the teams in search of a head coach in the NHL – only the New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens have officially named a head coach – it seems that everything is in a holding pattern.

Due to COVID issues affecting the Flyers, Tuesday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes is postponed with a make-up date yet to be determined.

So before the calendar hits 2022, let’s take a look back at 2021's top Philadelphia sports stories.

These are four names that many people will bring up, but what the Flyers need to do is find a new young voice and start to dismantle this core group of players.

The Flyers have fired head coach Alain Vigneault on Monday. Assistant coach Michel Therrien was also fired. Mike Yeo will take over as interim head coach.

Gritty and friends are coming to the Ocean City Boardwalk! The Philadelphia Flyers 2021 Community Caravan is headed for the Ocean City, Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 5 pm.

SoJO 104.9 is giving you the chance to win a 4-pack of tickets to check out this Sunday's game against the NJ Devils.

Fans can return to Wells Fargo Center for Flyers and 76ers games within days and Citizens Bank Park for the 2021 season. Get the details inside.

The Eagles landed a new Head Coach on Thursday and his name is Nick Sirianni - This weekend in The Locker Room, we will talk with former Eagles HC Dick Vermeil

The Islanders struck for two goals in the first period and never looked back, holding the Flyers at bay all game and finishing off the series, as the Flyers season came to an end with a 4-0 loss to the Islanders in Game 7 on Saturday night.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy offered some good news for sports fans in the Delaware Valley and the Garden State on Monday.