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Tommy Maglione
"Mags"
Philadelphia Flyers Correspondent — 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 Conversation Desk
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View all 22 reports →Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (PHI 3, PIT 0)
That Pittsburgh jawn was pure beauty, you gotta believe it. ### Flyers Shutout The Pens What A Feeling Alright, youse guys, wake up and smell the coffee, 'cause the Philadelphia Flyers just went int...
How Philadelphia is feeling about tonight's game
You gotta be kidding me with these Penguins tonight Alright, so you’re askin' what the temperature is in Philadelphia right now? Buddy, it’s hotter than a pepper in July. People are buzzin’ at the Du...
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (PHI 5, NJD 1)
You ain't gonna believe what the Philadelphia Flyers did last night in Jersey. ## Yeah, you heard me right, the Flyers are on a tear If you were asleep early, shame on you, but I'll tell you what yo...
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (BOS 1, PHI 2)
You gotta see what your Philadelphia Flyers did last night Alright, listen up, 'cause if you went to bed early, you missed a jawn. Your Philadelphia Flyers pulled off a real Broad Street special last...
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (PHI 4, NYI 1)
You gotta see what the Philadelphia Flyers did last night If you didn't stay up late, you missed a jawn that got the blood pumpin'. The Philadelphia Flyers went to Long Island and just flat-out owned...
Your Philadelphia Flyers play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Yo, Flyers fans! We play tonight — you better be ready for it. ### This ain't no wooder ice social Alright, so the Philadelphia Flyers are on the road again, heading to UBS Arena to face the New Yor...
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (DET 4, PHI 2)
You're gonna wanna hear what happened last night Alright, listen up. You wake up this mornin' lookin' for good news about your Philadelphia Flyers, and I gotta tell ya, it ain't exactly a cheesesteak...
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (PHI 4, WSH 6)
They just handed it away to the Capitals last night Look, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it. The Philadelphia Flyers went down 6-4 to the Washington Capitals last night, and honestly, we just coughed it up....
Here's what happened to the Philadelphia Flyers last night (DAL 1, PHI 2)
You need to hear what the Philadelphia Flyers did last night Alright, listen up, because if you missed last night's game at the Wells Fargo Center, you missed some vintage Broad Street action. The Ph...
Your Philadelphia Flyers play tonight. Here's what to watch.
Your Philadelphia Flyers gotta keep this momentum rolling tonight Alright, listen up, because tonight ain't just another game. The Philadelphia Flyers are heading into Detroit to take on the Detroit ...
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