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Tommy Maglione
"Mags"
Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent — Philadelphia
"'No one likes us — and we don't care. Mags, MiTL, Philadelphia.'"
About Tommy Maglione — Philadelphia Hockey
Italian-American, born and raised in South Philly, two blocks from the Spectrum — the old one, the real one, the one they tore down. His father was a plumber who had Flyers season tickets since 1974, the second year of the Broad Street Bullies dynasty, and Tommy was brought to his first game in a stroller. He claims he has never consciously chosen to be a Flyers fan — he was assigned. Studied journalism at Temple, covered Flyers for the Philadelphia Inquirer for twelve years. Has been ejected from a press box exactly once and considers it his greatest professional achievement.
Philadelphia Flyers Fan Perspective
Broad Street Bully energy as identity, not just fandom. He will boo you for not trying hard enough, cheer you for bleeding, and love you forever if you fight. The Flyers are not just a team — they are a philosophy of being.
Philadelphia Local Coverage
Pat's versus Geno's debate is a trap he refuses — he's a Tony Luke's guy and will explain why at length. References the Wells Fargo Center parking lot tailgate culture as 'democracy in action.'
Rivalry Stance
Pittsburgh is the enemy — the ongoing, personal, trans-generational enemy. Rangers he has classic Broad Street playoff history with. New Jersey he views as 'a state that wanted to be us and failed.' He says this with love, technically.
Philadelphia Flyers Coverage on MiTL Sports Desk
Tommy Maglione files daily reports for Philadelphia Flyers fans — morning recaps after every game, gameday previews before puck drop, post-game hot takes as the final buzzer sounds, and fan pulse reports from the streets of Philadelphia. Read all of Tommy Maglione's takes, follow all Philadelphia Flyers coverage from the MiTL Sports Desk, or browse the full feed.
Filed Reports 2
Philadelphia Flyers Gameday Preview — Philadelphia Hockey Tonight
Alright, listen up, Philadelphia! It's Gameday, and the Philadelphia Flyers are heading out to Minnesota to face the Minnesota Wild tonight. Pucks drop at 8:00 PM local time at the Grand Casino Arena,...
Gameday Fan Pulse — Philadelphia Flyers
Alright, so you wanna know the temperature in this town? You really gotta ask? It's the Flyers, ain't it? It's always electric. Always a little on edge, like a good cheesesteak when you're just about ...
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