Editing Philadelphia Flyers (section)

=== The Broad Street Bullies (1972-1979) ===

The Flyers became the most feared team in hockey:

==== The Identity ====

* '''"Broad Street Bullies"*** — Nickname for intimidating style
* '''Physical dominance*** — Fought, hit, and punished opponents
* '''Penalty minutes*** — Led league in fighting majors
* '''Fred Shero*** — Coach who built the system
* '''Philosophy*** — Make opponents fear coming to Philadelphia

==== The Stars ====

* '''Bobby Clarke*** — Captain, heart of the team, diabetic warrior
* '''Bernie Parent*** — Goaltender, Conn Smythe winner (both Cups)
* '''Bill Barber*** — Elite scorer
* '''Reggie Leach*** — "The Riverton Rifle," playoff goal-scorer
* '''Dave Schultz*** — "The Hammer," most penalized player ever
* '''Bob Kelly***, '''Don Saleski***, '''Gary Dornhoefer*** — Enforcers

==== 1974 Stanley Cup ====

'''First Expansion Team to Win the Cup'''

* '''Regular season*** — 50-16-12, first in NHL
* '''Playoffs*** — Defeated Atlanta, Rangers, Bruins
* '''Stanley Cup Final*** — Defeated Boston Bruins 4-2
** '''Game 6*** — Won 1-0 at The Spectrum
** '''Bernie Parent*** — Conn Smythe Trophy (MVP)
* First expansion team to win Stanley Cup
* Philadelphia's first major championship since 1960 Eagles

==== 1975 Stanley Cup ====

'''Back-to-Back Champions'''

* Repeated as champions
* '''Stanley Cup Final*** — Defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-2
** '''Fog Game*** — Game 3 played in thick fog
* '''Bernie Parent*** — Second consecutive Conn Smythe Trophy
* Cemented legacy as dynasty

==== Soviet Challenge (1976) ====

* '''January 11, 1976*** — Flyers defeated Red Army (Soviet Union) 4-1
* Soviets walked off ice briefly after hard check
* Only NHL team to beat Red Army that tour
* Statement of Philadelphia toughness

==== Legacy of the Bullies ====

* Changed perception of expansion teams
* Established physical hockey in Philadelphia
* Created passionate hockey culture in non-traditional market
* Bobby Clarke became franchise icon
* Bernie Parent considered among greatest goalies ever