Today’s open discussion thread, complete with your daily dose of Philadelphia Flyers-related news and notes…
* On Friday, the Phantoms lost to the Providence Bruins 4-2: [Philadelphia Flyers] [PostStar] [Phantoms Forum] [Flyers Faithful] [The Saratogian]
* The Phantoms fell to the Portland Pirates 2-1 Saturday: [Philadelphia Flyers] [The Saratogian] [PostStar] [Phantoms Forum]
* Penalties are still a problem for the Phantoms, specifically stick infractions: [The Saratogian]
* In a battle between Reading and Trenton, the Royals won 3-2 on Friday: [Flyers Faithful]
* The following night, the Royals beat the Titans by the same score on Saturday: [The Checking Line]
* A good piece on Marcel Noebels and his strong performance in the ECHL thus far: [Sportsology]
* Penn State lost to Robert Morris 6-0 in the first game of the Three Rivers Classic. Postgame video from the head coach: [Thank You Terry] and from Robert Morris: [Thank You Terry]
* Penn State won the consolation game, however, by beating Ohio State 5-4. [Thank You Terry] Postgame video from both sides: [Thank You Terry]
* On the media experience at the Three Rivers Classic: [Thank You Terry]
* Claude Giroux’s celebration after winning Game 3 of the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals is now a painting: [the700level]
* Former Flyers prospect Mike Ratchuk made the highlight reel with this shootout goal: [Puck Daddy]
* Ugly scene in Huntsville, Alabama as a brawl erupted in the bench: [On the Forecheck] [Puck Daddy] [Deadspin]
* Puck Daddy alternative awards for 2012 hockey: [Puck Daddy]
* And the top-10 players of 2012, with Claude Giroux making the top-5: [Puck Daddy]
* Is the NHL trying to expand to 20 playoff teams? [mc79hockey]
* First half grades for teams from the Hockey East: [Western College Hockey Blog]
