The Philadelphia Flyers built their identity as the "Broad Street Bullies," a physical, intimidating brand of hockey that made them one of the most feared teams of the 1970s. Playing at Wells Fargo Center before a notoriously passionate and demanding fan base, the Flyers carry an aggressive, blue-collar spirit that has defined the franchise since its earliest days. Orange and black hockey in Philadelphia has always meant toughness, grit, and an unwillingness to back down.
Founded in 1967 as part of the NHL's first major expansion, the Flyers quickly became one of the league's most successful young franchises, winning back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975 behind Bobby Clarke and the physical "Broad Street Bullies" identity. Philadelphia reached the Final several more times in the decades since, including 1980, 1985, 1987, 1997, and 2010, but has not added to its championship total since the mid-1970s.
Source: RateGame Editorial