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New Flyers (Jersey) Numbers Game
The Flyers announced the jersey numbers to be worn by the team’s new players. Most notably, Trevor Zegras will sport uniform number 46. That was his original number as a member of the Anaheim Ducks. Later, Zegras wore number 11. However, in Philadelphia, that’s Travis Konecny’s number. Consequently, Zegras asked to revert to number 46.
Zegras is the 10th Philadelphia NHL roster player to wear the number. Previously, the last Flyer to wear number 46 (briefly) was Bobby Brink when he made his NHL debut in April 22. It was his Development Camp number. Later, he switched to his current number 10 sweater. Other Flyers to sport 46 include Don Biggs, Al Conroy, Kimbi Daniels, and Mikhail Vorobyev.
Meanwhile, new Flyers center Christian Dvorak will wear sweater number 22. He will be the 27th player in team history. Original Flyer winger Forbes Kennedy sported the number in the late 1960s. Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet wore it during his first playing stint in Philadelphia, as did Mike Knuble. Conversely, Dmitri Yushevich wore the number the second time with the team. Other Flyers No. 22 players: Luke Richardson, Luke Schenn, Jim Montgomery, Ville Leino, Dale Weise, and Brenden Lemieux. Subsequently, Jakob Pelletier (now with Tampa Bay) wore it in Philadelphia last year after coming over from the Calgary Flames.
Defenseman Noah Juulsen will wear number 47. He will be the ninth Flyers player to have the digits. The late Willie Huber wore it in 1988. Subsequently, perennial fanbase whipping boy Andrew MacDonald wore it. Speedy wingers Brad Jones (early 1990s) and Eric Wellwood (early 2010s) held it. Most recently, defenseman Ronnie Attard sported the number.
Defenseman Dennis Gilbert will wear No. 48 in training camp. Daniel Briere and, later, Morgan Frost wore it among nine past Flyers players.
Lastly, new Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar will wear number 80. He’s the first Philadelphia player to sport it.
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John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation
Friday marks the one year anniversary since the tragic deaths of hockey-playing brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in Oldmans Township, New Jersey. The John and Mattew Gaudreau Foundation is dedicated to the brothers’ legacies of caring and giving back to the community.
Two days ago, the Gaudreau family and Gloucester Catholic held the Gaudreau Family Scholarship golf event and auction at Ron Jaworski’s Running Deer Golf Club. Subsequently, on September 29, 2025, the Columbus chapter of the not-for-profit Hockey Players in Business (HPIB) organization will hold a fundraising golf outing and online 50/50 raffle. Proceeds benefit the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation.
The HPIB golf outing will be held at Jefferson Country Club in Blacklick, Ohio (9:00 a.m. EDT to 5:00 p.m. EDT). The online raffle is open to the public. Bidding items include an autographed Wayne Gretzky jersey (already professionally framed). a hockey stick signed by the 2024-25 Columbus Blue Jackets players, a Mathieu Olivier autographed photo and puck, and more.
Events such as these are healing for the entire Gaudreau family, beneficial to the Gaudreau brothers’ home and adopted home communities, and a way for the hockey community to come together to support the Foundation.
Flyers Hometown Assist Program
The Philadelphia Flyers and Wells Fargo are accepting applications for the 2025-26 edition of the Flyers Hometown Assist program. Hometown Assist awards a half-million dollars in free advertising assets to four Delaware Valley businesses. Hometown Assist was first created in 2020 at the height of the pandemic as a means of supporting local businesses. The program has thrived, helping small businesses grow each year.
Once winners are selected by the Flyers and Wells Fargo, the four chosen businesses each receive advertising assets valued at $100,000, spanning the 2025-26 season. The packages include radio commercials, digital/social media promotions, and in-arena exposure, including LED signage.
The strength and reach of the Flyers’ brand reach millions of fans and potential customers each year. Tens of thousands of people attend games at the arena each week. Meanwhile, millions tune in to the Flyers’ television, radio and social media broadcasts. All of this and more is what powers the Flyers Hometown Assist program and brings value and attention to local businesses.
In the upcoming days on PhiladelphiaFlyers.com, we will profile local businesses that have been Hometown Assist recipients. Back in the hockey realm, the official site will feature Prospect Directories of the collegiate, junior teams and European clubs on which Flyers-drafted prospects will play in 2025-26.
