Flyers Prospects to Compete in Trial on the Isle
First Opportunity For Fans To Meet Flyers Center Brayden Schenn And No. 8 Draft Choice Sean Couturier
Tuesday, 06.28.2011 / 4:05 PM / News
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia Flyers prospects take a break from the ice to participate in “Trial on the Isle,” a mini-triathlon followed by a charity softball game on Friday, July 8 in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. All proceeds benefit Flyers Charities, a division of the Comcast-Spectacor Foundation with a donation going to American Legion Post #331 in Stone Harbor.
The annual conditioning day is part of a mini-camp for the Flyers prospects. The mini-triathlon begins with a bike ride from the corner of 96th Street and 2nd Avenue to the Yacht Club beginning at 10 a.m. Following the bike ride, they will take off in a paddle boat obstacle course at Snug Harbor Basin (89th and Sunset Ave). The last stretch of the race includes a run from 87th Street, over the dunes to the finish line at 96th Street.
Some of the Flyers prospects will then lead local kids in a Hooked on Hockey clinic in the Stone Harbor Elementary School parking lot (Third Ave and 93/94th Streets, Stone Harbor) from 12:30 p.m. until 1 p.m.
Following the clinic, the Flyers prospects will be available for autographs in the Cafasportsatorium of Stone Harbor Elementary School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The admission fee is a $10 donation to Flyers Charities and includes a team photo of all of the Flyers prospects. All fans will also have the opportunity to purchase exclusive Flyers merchandise.
The all-day event will end with a charity softball game, Flyers prospects against the Stone Harbor Stars, at 5 p.m. at the 80th Street baseball field. Flyers color analyst Steve Coates will emcee the game. Fans are more than welcome to attend and cheer on the players. The event will also include exclusive raffles and auction items for charity.
More information on the Flyers’ “Trial on the Isle,” including a full schedule of events, is available by clicking here.
I'm thinking about heading down for the first time. For the people who have been there before, what is it like?
It's awesome. All the prospects literally just walk around town, and if they don't mind you can kind of tag along. I played mini golf with Rinaldo without even knowing it (I eventually caught on). All the prospects are aces at being awkward though when out in the open. So it makes for funny conversation. I remember me and Riopel were sitting on the same being and I said "So... I heard you're a pretty good goalie prospect" and he said "Yeah... I think so"... then it was so ****ing weird I just got up and walked away. But overall it's super fun, and Flyers show up every year and just walk around too. Last year Jeff Carter came (he ****ing hates me) and Lappy was there too. Here are some pics for those who give the slightest ****:
Hates me:
Backlund was pretty cool:
Lappy was awesome, his son wanted to be in the picture for some reason:
Is there any word on what Flyers will be there this year other than prospects? It would be cool if some of the new guys were down there.
It's usually just whoever is around. Carter was probably in Sea Isle at the time and made the short trip over. I'm sure Coatsey, Holmgren, and Luukko all have houses on the island, because they're usually there. Coburn and Lappy have been there, recently, too.
It's usually just whoever is around. Carter was probably in Sea Isle at the time and made the short trip over. I'm sure Coatsey, Holmgren, and Luukko all have houses on the island, because they're usually there. Coburn and Lappy have been there, recently, too.
Coburn just shows up to exhibit his freakish athleticism and embarrass the prospects in all the competitions.
It's usually just whoever is around. Carter was probably in Sea Isle at the time and made the short trip over. I'm sure Coatsey, Holmgren, and Luukko all have houses on the island, because they're usually there. Coburn and Lappy have been there, recently, too.
My guess is he had some little clause in his contract that said he owed the team a certain number of hours each year and he needed to go to fulfill that commitment. From what I heard last year, he wasn't thrilled to be there.
Its also usually the guys that are rehabbing after surgery with McCrossin.
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Originally Posted by Coppy
My guess is he had some little clause in his contract that said he owed the team a certain number of hours each year and he needed to go to fulfill that commitment. From what I heard last year, he wasn't thrilled to be there.
It's awesome. All the prospects literally just walk around town, and if they don't mind you can kind of tag along. I played mini golf with Rinaldo without even knowing it (I eventually caught on). All the prospects are aces at being awkward though when out in the open. So it makes for funny conversation. I remember me and Riopel were sitting on the same being and I said "So... I heard you're a pretty good goalie prospect" and he said "Yeah... I think so"... then it was so ****ing weird I just got up and walked away. But overall it's super fun, and Flyers show up every year and just walk around too. Last year Jeff Carter came (he ****ing hates me) and Lappy was there too. Here are some pics for those who give the slightest ****:
Hates me:
Backlund was pretty cool:
Lappy was awesome, his son wanted to be in the picture for some reason:
Anyone of High def photo's of the Flyers press conference introducing Schenn and the guys? I'm going this Friday and I'm trying to get something for Schenn to autograph.
I'm very picky about who I let sign my Authentic Flyer's Jersey (**** was $300). I didn't let Backlund sign it last year because I wanted great players on there, and I was considering letting Bob do it but I just didn't. Should I let Schenn and Couturier sign it this year? I think I might...
It's awesome. All the prospects literally just walk around town, and if they don't mind you can kind of tag along. I played mini golf with Rinaldo without even knowing it (I eventually caught on). All the prospects are aces at being awkward though when out in the open. So it makes for funny conversation. I remember me and Riopel were sitting on the same being and I said "So... I heard you're a pretty good goalie prospect" and he said "Yeah... I think so"... then it was so ****ing weird I just got up and walked away. But overall it's super fun, and Flyers show up every year and just walk around too. Last year Jeff Carter came (he ****ing hates me) and Lappy was there too. Here are some pics for those who give the slightest ****:
Hates me:
Backlund was pretty cool:
Lappy was awesome, his son wanted to be in the picture for some reason:
Me and THE HATCHET:
Coatsey is a ****:
The infamous bob photo, he was ****ing hilarious:
Hahaha nice pictures dude. If you get any pictures this year, make sure you post them up
I'm very picky about who I let sign my Authentic Flyer's Jersey (**** was $300). I didn't let Backlund sign it last year because I wanted great players on there, and I was considering letting Bob do it but I just didn't. Should I let Schenn and Couturier sign it this year? I think I might...
Get a new one from Rivercitysports for $150 for just the rookies. I used to get jerseys signed but I became too picky, so now I just do pucks. Much less hassle.
Sweet pics though man, you definitely missed your calling in a 80's hair metal band.
Seems like a good time. I remember seeing the Carter picture on here awhile ago and laughing at how excited he seemed to be in it....
