NHL · Metropolitan · Est. 1967 · Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia Flyers
Current Leadership
Owner (subsidiary of Comcast Corporation)
Comcast Spectacor, a subsidiary of the telecommunications giant Comcast Corporation, has owned the Philadelphia Flyers since 1996. The company also operates the Wells Fargo Center and Spectra (a venue management firm). The Flyers operate under the umbrella of one of the largest corporations in the world, giving the franchise significant financial resources.
CEO, Comcast Spectacor & Governor
Dave Scott serves as chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor and acts as the Flyers' governor. He has overseen significant renovations to the Wells Fargo Center and navigated the franchise through a rebuilding period while maintaining the organization's commitment to its passionate Philadelphia fan base.
Head Coach
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| John Tortorella | Head Coach | 2022 |
Assistant Coaches
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brad Shaw | Associate Coach | 2022 |
| Rocky Thompson | Assistant Coach | 2022 |
| Darryl Williams | Assistant Coach | 2023 |
| Kim Dillabaugh | Goaltending Coach | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Founder & Former Chairman
Ed Snider founded the Philadelphia Flyers as an expansion franchise in 1967 and built them into one of the NHL's most iconic organizations. His Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975 as the legendary 'Broad Street Bullies' and became a pillar of Philadelphia sports culture. Snider merged his company with Comcast in 1996 but remained chairman until his death in 2016. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a builder in 1988.