Roman Cechmanek

Roman Cechmanek

Another EBay purchase. Only playing in 163 games for the Flyers, Good Ol' Roman Cechmanek. He was one of my favorites. (for no particular reason) Cechmanek was probably most famous for a glove mishap in Toronto. Cechmanek lost his glove while playing the puck behind his net. when a teammate passed the glove over to Cechmanek, he looked down to put his glove back on, while at the same time, a shot by Robert Reichel whizzed right past Cechmanek's head, and into the net. A huge blunder in the first round of the 2003 playoffs. This card doesn't necessarily help me out, for the Flyers Number Project, as I already have Riley Cote for 32, but I've wanted a Cechmanek card for a while and I'm glad I have it.

Signed:
02-03 "SIGNATURE" IN THE GAME

Kimbi Daniels and Eric Desjardins

Eric Desjardins & Kimbi Daniels

 

 

 

A little while ago I bought some signed cards off of Ebay, trying to expand the numbers of my Flyers Number Project. In February the Philadelphia Flyers will be honoring Eric Desjardins by adding him to the Flyers Hall of Fame.

The signed cards are:
Desjardins: 1999 In The Game
Daniels: 92-93 TOPPS

Luke Richardson

Luke Richardson

SENT: UNKNOWN

RECEIVED: 10-30-14

The date sent, was unmarked in my log book, but a little while back I received these two cards from former Flyers defenseman, Luke Richardson. Mr. Richardson is currently the head coach of the Binghamton Senators. During his first season as head coach, Richardson, impressively led an inexperienced Senators team to a 44-24-1-7 record, finishing fourth in the AHL's Eastern Conference. He was ultimately named coach of the AHL Eastern Conference all-star team in 2012-13.

Richardson signed my:

91-92 SCORE

93-94 FLEER ULTRA

Rick MacLeish

Rick MacLeish

 

 

 

 

SENT: 10-28-14

RECEIVED: 10-31-14

 

A 3 DAY TURNAROUND! I love when that happens. Yesterday I received two cards signed by former Flyers great, Rick MacLeish. Mr. MacLeish generously signed both my cards in BLUE Sharpie. In the 1972-73 Season, MacLeish, became the first member of the Flyers to ever score fifty goals in a single season, and the eighth player in NHL history. In the 1973-74 Stanley Cup Playoffs, MacLeish scored the only goal in the series' sixth and final game against the Boston Bruins.

Flyers Halloween 5K

Flyers Halloween 5K.

 

 

On October 25, The Philadelphia Flyers held their annual Halloween charity 5K. Some of the runners, included Hockey Hall Of  Famer, Bernie Parent. Mr. Parent ran the whole 5K despite being 69 years of age. Another runner included Todd Fedoruk. Mr. Fedoruk also ran the entire race. Bob "The Hound" Kelly also made an appearance although he didn't run. After the race all three former Flyers hung out for a bit. I managed to get them all to sign a card,  and take a photo with me.

 

 

 

CARDS SIGNED:

Parent: 2001 FLEER "Greats of the Game" Signed in BLUE Sharpie

Fedoruk: 05-06 UPPER DECK Signed in BLUE Sharpie

Kelly: 1993 PARKHURST "Dynasty" Signed in GOLD Sharpie



FLYERS NUMBER PROJECT

FLYERS NUMBER PROJECT

 

As of now I am beginning a new project. A Flyers jersey-number project. Which is basically, a project where I try to get an autographed item from at least one player whom has worn every number, worn by a flyers player.

 

 

 

 

Numbers I have:

 

1: Bernie Parent

2: Mark Howe

3: Gord Murphy

6:Jeff Chychrun, Chris Therien

7: Bill Barber, Craig Fisher

8: Dave Schultz

9: Bob Kelly, Danius Zubrus

10: John LeClair, Bill Clement, Shjon Podein

12: Gary Dornhoefer, Tim Kerr, Simon Gagne, Colin Forbes

14: Joe Watson

15: Steve Kasper

16: Bob Clarke

17: Craig Berube, Rod Brind 'Amour, Paul Holmgren

19: Scott Hartnell, Steve Duchesne, Alexandre Daigle, Mikael Renberg

21: James Van Reimsdyk, Dave Brown

24: Karl Dykhuis, Chris Joseph

25: Shjon Podein, Keith Acton

26: Brian Propp, Ruslan Fedotenko, Orest Kindrachuk, John Druce

27: Ron Hextall, Maxime Talbot

28: Jason Bowen, Kjell Samuelson, Steve Duchesne

29: Joel Otto, Todd Fedoruk, Terry Carkner,

30: Garth Snow

32: Riley Cote, Roman Cechmanek

33: Dominic Roussell, Brian Boucher

34: Ben Holmstrom

35: Bob Froese, Neil Little

36: Andre Faust
37: Eric Desjardins

41: Andrej Meszaros

42: Robert Esche

43: Martin Biron

44: Dave Babych, Kimmo Timonen

45: Vaclav Prospal
46: Kimbi Daniels
48: Danny Briere
51: Zac Rinaldo

65: Jason Bowen

 

so if you possibly have a number that I don't and would be willing to trade it, Please send me an email, at swooper225@yahoo.com if you have something I need ant I have something you want, id be willing to make a trade.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Robert Esche

Robert Esche

SENT: 3-6-14

RECEIVED: 9-4-14

A little while back I sent to former Flyers goalie,Robert Esche. Mr. Esche is the current general manager of the Utica Comets of the AHL. He generously signed the card I sent him. It was signed in Blue ink and he also added "To Frank" and his number 42.


ESCHE signed my:
06-07 UPPER DECK SERIES 2

Craig Fisher

Craig Fisher

Sent:6-18-14

Received: 8-18-14

Two months ago I sent to the current Head Coach of the University Ontario Institute of Technology Ridgebacks, Craig Fisher. Fisher played 12 games In the NHL. With the Flyers, Panthers, and Jets. The first card was signed "To Frank Much Respect". The second card was signed "To Frank Flyers Forever". ( dispite only playing 4 games with them )

FISHER signed my:

89-90 SCORE Prospect (2x)

Joel Otto

Joel Otto

Sent: 7-23-14

Received: 7-31-14

Recently I sent to Joel Otto. Mr. Otto generously signed all 4 cards I sent him.

OTTO signed my:

90-91 SCORE

92-93 SCORE

92-93 UPPER DECK

96-97 PINNACLE "BE A PLAYER"

Mark Howe

MARK HOWE

SENT: 4-8-14
RECEIVED: 4-14-14


I recently sent out to former Flyers forward, Mark Howe. Mr. Howe is currently the Director of Pro Scouting for the Detroit Red Wings. On March 6, 2012, the Philadelphia Flyers retired Mark Howe's #2 jersey. Mr. Howe signed 1 of the 3 cards I sent him. He also sent a note saying that he charges $15 for his autograph now.


HOWE signed my:

93-94 LEAF

 

Jim Mongomery

JIM MONGOMERY

 

 

RECEIVED: 4-8-14

 

 

Yesterday I sent out to former Flyers/Phantoms forward Jim Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery is currently the head hockey coach at the University of Denver. Included with the card and the photo shown, I also sent a Program magazine and a bumper sticker (both already signed by Shawn McCosh) which he signed.

 

 

MONTGOMERY signed my:

 

93-94 FLEER ULTRA

Mark Streit

MARK STREIT

 

 

SENT: 3-6-14

RECEIVED: 2-5-14

 

 

I recently sent out to Flyers Defensemen, Mark Streit. Mr. Streit returned both of my cards signed, with the correct numbers on them. (which I really appreciate for some reason) Streit is one of the few swingmen in the NHL who is able to play both as a defenseman and as a forward.

 

 

STREIT signed my:

 

12-13 UPPER DECK

08-09 O-PEE-CHEE

Ron Hextall

RON HEXTALL

RECEIVED: 4-3-14


I don't remember exactly when I sent this but a few days ago I received a card signed by my favorite goalie.. RON HEXTALL! He is currently the Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations of the Philadelphia Flyers, and the General Manager of the Adirondack Phantoms. Hexy signed 1of 4 cards but it's still a great return.

HEXTALL signed my:

90-91 SCORE

Riley Cote

RILEY COTE

SENT: 3-6-14
RECEIVED: 3-20-14

Recently I sent out to one of my favorite Flyers, Riley Cote. He graciously signed my card. Mr. Cote is currently an assistant coach with the Adirondack Phantoms. It's kind of a bummer that the autographed turned out like that. But I love it none the less.

COTE signed my:

09-10 FLEER ULTRA (GOLD MEDALLION)

Joel Otto

JOEL OTTO

 

 

 

SENT: 2-20-14

RECEIVED: 3-21-14

 

I recently sent to former Flyers forward, Joel Otto. Mr. Otto generously signed 3 of my cards

 

OTTO signed my:

91-92 SCORE
92-93 PARKHURST
93-94 UPPERDECK

Max Talbot

MAX TALBOT

When Max Talbot was Traded away from Philly I sent out to him in Colorado. He recently sent back both my cards signed.

Talbot signed my:
11-12 UPPERDECK
12-13 UPPERDECK

Bob Froese

BOB FROESE

 

SENT: 2-25

RECEIVED: 3-5-14

 

 

I recently to sent out to former Flyers goaltender Bob Froese. Mr. Froese graciously personalized my card to me.

 

 

FROESE signed my:

 

85-86 O-PEE-CHEE

Paul Holmgren

PAUL HOLMGREN

 

 

SENT: 2-20-14

RECEIVED: 3-4-14

 

 

I recently sent out to Flyers GM Paul Holmgren. he graciously signed my card and returned it

 

 

HOLMGREN signed my:

 

83-84 O-PEE-CHEE

Donald Brashear

DONALD BRASHEAR

Purchased on Amazon on 2-19-14

I recently purchased an autographed Donald Brashear card! I was very excited to find such a great price on this. Mr. Brashear is one of my favorite Flyers, and also one of my favorite brawlers.


This card is a:

96-97 PINNACLE BE A PLAYER.

Steve Kasper

STEVE KASPER

SENT: 2-26-14
RECEIVED: 2-5-14

I recently sent to former Flyers Center, Steve Kasper. He generously signed 5 cards. Mr. Kasper's nicknames were "The Friendly Ghost and The Shadow" I asked him to include that, but sadly he didn't.

KASPER signed my:

90-91 TOPPS
91-92 O-PEE-CHEE PREMIER
91-92 O-PEE-CHEE
91-92 TOPPS
92-93 BOWMAN