More than just Bullies

Flyers story slide 1: everyone remembers the fights, but almost nobody remembers why the Broad Street Bullies actually won. It starts with a team that got bullied. — photo 1 of 17
Flyers story slide 2: 1967, the NHL doubles to twelve teams and the brand-new Flyers are small - the old clubs push them all over the ice. Owner Ed Snider had seen enough. — photo 2 of 17
Flyers story slide 3: so Snider made one rule - never again. Build bigger, build meaner, build the team nobody wants to play. — photo 3 of 17
Flyers story slide 4: the leader was the kid every team passed on - Bobby Clarke, a junior star with diabetes, drafted 17th in 1969. Nobody outworked him. — photo 4 of 17
Flyers story slide 5: so they brought their goalie home - Bernie Parent returned from the WHA in 1973 and became almost impossible to beat. — photo 5 of 17
Flyers story slide 6: the leader, the goalie, the muscle - Clarke set the pace, Parent shut the door, and enforcers Dave Schultz, Bob Kelly and Andre Dupont made every shift a fight. — photo 6 of 17
Flyers story slide 7: a newspaper gave them their name in January 1973 - the Broad Street Bullies. Dave Schultz earned it with 472 penalty minutes, still the NHL record. — photo 7 of 17
Flyers story slide 8: the hitting had a purpose - they hit until opponents wore out, then Clarke, Barber and MacLeish took over. First they wore you down, then they beat you. — photo 8 of 17
Flyers story slide 9: meet coach Fred Shero, who studied the Soviets while the NHL laughed - film study, morning skates and the first full-time assistant coach. They played like a system. — photo 9 of 17
Flyers story slide 10: but one building still owned them - the 1974 Final against Boston, where the Flyers had gone 18 straight games without a win at Boston Garden. — photo 10 of 17
Flyers story slide 11: Clarke breaks the curse - Dupont ties it late and Clarke wins it in overtime; Parent shuts Boston out 1-0 in Game 6, the first 1967 expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. — photo 11 of 17
Flyers story slide 12: back-to-back champions - 1975 brought another Final, another Parent shutout and another Conn Smythe. The team that got pushed around now ruled the league. — photo 12 of 17
Flyers story slide 13: January 1976, the Soviet Red Army wanted them to chase - Shero's order was hold your shape. Flyers 4, Red Army 1, shots 49-13. Muscle and brains became Philly's identity. — photo 13 of 17
Flyers story slide 14: every Flyers team since has chased it - a 35-game unbeaten streak in 1980, Ron Hextall scoring a goal, the Legion of Doom, and the 2010 comeback from 0-3 against Boston. — photo 14 of 17
Flyers story slide 15: in the worst years the fans had Gritty - the seven-foot orange mascot unleashed in 2018 kept the arena rocking while the team rebuilt. — photo 15 of 17
Flyers story slide 16: 2026, Philly was back - first playoffs in six years against Pittsburgh, Vladar stopping all 42 shots and Cam York scoring the Game 6 overtime winner. — photo 16 of 17
Flyers story slide 17: back to Broad Street, back to hockey - from the Bullies to Gritty to Cam York, Philly hockey never stopped being loud. Rep the orange and black. — photo 17 of 17

Philadelphia Flyers Mesh Hockey Shorts

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Broad Street Bullies forever. The Philadelphia Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975 with a toughness that perfectly mirrors this city — Bobby Clarke, Bill Barber, and Bernie Parent set the tone, and Philly has never softened since. Wells Fargo Center is hostile territory for visitors, and the orange and black represents a city that fights for everything it's got. Rivalries with the Penguins and Rangers run hotter than a Philly cheesesteak.

Your new favorite shorts are here. Rock your Philadelphia Flyers pride all year round with these officially licensed NHL mesh hockey shorts. Lightweight, breathable, and built with bold team graphics — perfect for the gym, summer hockey, or just kicking it. These aren't just shorts. They're a statement.

  • Officially licensed product of the NHL by Calhoun
  • Official sublimated NHL team colors* and logos
  • 100% Polyester Air-Mesh
  • Stretchable & Breathable Inner-Liner
  • 7" Inseam Athletic Cut
  • 2 Pockets
  • Elastic Waist with Drawstring
  • High-Quality Metal Drawstring Ends
  • 100% Machine Wash Safe
  • Sizing: Waist S 29–30" · M 31–32" · L 33–34" · XL 35–36" · XXL 37–38" · XXXL 39–40" — see our Sizing Chart

The Philadelphia Flyers Mesh Hockey Shorts is an officially licensed NHL product of Calhoun by BenchClearers.com — your go-to source for alternative, hockey-inspired apparel and accessories that stand out from the crowd.

Bench Clearers hockey shorts bring the heat with exclusive designs you won't find anywhere else!

You won't find these designs anywhere else — every Bench Clearers product features exclusive, proprietary artwork that's 100% our own.

Material Composition:

✔ 100% Performance Polyester

Fabric Features:

✔ Lightweight and breathable for all-day comfort

✔ Soft, athletic texture

Washing Instructions:

✔ Machine wash cold with similar colors

✔ Use mild detergent

❌ Do not use bleach or fabric softeners

Drying Instructions:

✔ Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results

❌ Do not wring

Ironing & Steaming:

✔ Cool iron if needed

❌ Do not iron over printed graphics

Special Care:

✔ Wash inside out to preserve prints and colors

✔ Avoid high heat to maintain fabric longevity

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Machine-washable, with high quality screenprinting that doesn’t bleed or fade.

Machine-washable, with high quality screenprinting that doesn’t bleed or fade.

2 side pockets, elastic waist with high-quality metal drawstring ends, 7

2 side pockets, elastic waist with high-quality metal drawstring ends, 7" inseam athletic cut.

Stretchable and breathable inner-liner adds maximum comfort and durability.

Stretchable and breathable inner-liner adds maximum comfort and durability.

Printing is completely flush with fabric, for a soft feel.

Printing is completely flush with fabric, for a soft feel.

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