The Philadelphia Flyers are a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL) based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Flyers compete in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference along with Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes, New Jersey Devils, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, and New York Islanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers have a rivalry with the New Jersey Devils, known as the Battle of the Turnpikes, and a rivalry with the Pittsburgh Penguins, known as the Battle of Pennsylvania. They also have rivalries with the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and Boston Bruins.
The Philadelphia Flyers play their home games at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, which opened in 1996. Previous to this they played at the Spectrum arena for 29 years, which is on the same street as the Wells Fargo Center. The Wells Fargo Center was originally called Spectrum II and was built to replace the original Spectrum arena, which has since been demolished. The Wells Fargo Center has a capacity of 19,306 for its ice hockey matches and is also home to the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, the AFL’s Philadelphia Soul, and the NLL’s Philadelphia Wings. The arena has hosted many sporting events over the years including the Stanley Cup Finals, NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, and WWE mainstream matches. There are also concerts held at the arena with performances from the likes of Chris Brown, Hugh Jackman, and The Black Keys.
Philadelphia has a burgeoning foodie scene, however there are some old school must haves when in Philadelphia. For starters Philly Soft Pretzels are a must have. Whether you get them at a vendor or Philly Pretzel Factory, they’re always a treat. Next, a Philly hoagie, which you may know as a sub or hero, comes stuffed with fresh meats, cheeses and veggies — or some variation of these ingredients. The bread is critical, with local bakeries like Amoroso’s or Sarcone’s delivering fresh rolls daily to shops all over the city. Some to try are, Primo Hoagies, Campo’s Deli and Tony Luke’s. Last but certainly not least are Famous Philly Cheesesteaks. A real Philly cheesesteak requires thinly sliced beef and a crusty roll. The the choice of cheese — provolone, American or Cheez Whiz is always a debate (No beate for me all Whiz all the time). The real debate where to eat it. The famous feud is between Pat’s King of Steaks and its across-the-street rival Geno’s Steaks. However other shops like Dalessandro’s Steaks and Hoagies, John’s Roast Pork, Joe’s Steak + Soda Shop, Steve’s Prince of Steaks, Tony Luke’s and Jim’s Steaks all give them a run for their money.