2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers Roster
Team Record: 45-26-5 (SO: 0-6) - 101 points
in the NHL's Atlantic Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Ken Hitchcock (45-26, 11 OTL)
The Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League ended the 2005-06 season with a record of 45 wins and 26 losses (and 5 overtime losses), with a 0-6 showing in shootouts for 101 points in the NHL's Atlantic Division.
The team netted 267 goals and gave up 259. Simon Gagne scored 47 goals for the team, and Mike Knuble tallied 30 or more, too. Peter Forsberg accounted for 56 assists. Antero Niittymaki earned 23 wins in front of the net for the squad, while Robert Esche added 15 or more wins, too. Robert Esche and Antero Niittymaki registered a 2.97 goals against average, pacing goalies with significant playing time.
Ken Hitchcock coached the team. The 2005-06 Philadelphia Flyers lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Brashear | L | January 7, 1972 | 6'2" | 235 | L | Bedford, IN USA |
| Jeff Carter | C | January 1, 1985 | 6'3" | 200 | R | London, ON Canada |
| Eric Chouinard | C | July 8, 1980 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Eric Desjardins | D | June 14, 1969 | 6'1" | 205 | R | Rouyn-Noranda, QC Canada |
| Niko Dimitrakos | R | May 21, 1979 | 5'11" | 205 | R | Somerville, MA USA |
| Ben Eager | L | January 22, 1984 | 6'3" | 225 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Matt Ellison | R | December 8, 1983 | 6'0" | 192 | R | Duncan, BC Canada |
| Robert Esche | G | January 22, 1978 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Utica, NY USA |
| Peter Forsberg | C | July 20, 1973 | 6'0" | 205 | L | Ornskoldsvik, Sweden |
| Simon Gagne | L | February 29, 1980 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Ste. Foy, QC Canada |
| Denis Gauthier | D | October 1, 1976 | 6'3" | 224 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| Josh Gratton | L | September 9, 1982 | 6'2" | 214 | L | Brantford, ON Canada |
| Michal Handzus | C | March 11, 1977 | 6'5" | 217 | L | Banska Bystrica, Czech Republic |
| Derian Hatcher | D | June 4, 1972 | 6'5" | 235 | L | Sterling Heights, MI USA |
| Kim Johnsson | D | March 16, 1976 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Malmo, Sweden |
| Randy Jones | D | July 23, 1981 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Quispamsis, NB Canada |
| Sami Kapanen | R | June 14, 1973 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Vantae, Finland |
| Pat Kavanagh | R | March 14, 1979 | 6'3" | 192 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Mike Knuble | R | July 4, 1972 | 6'3" | 230 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Freddy Meyer | D | January 4, 1981 | 5'10" | 192 | L | Sanbornville, NH USA |
| Petr Nedved | C | December 9, 1971 | 6'3" | 196 | L | Liberec, Czech Republic |
| Antero Niittymaki | G | June 18, 1980 | 6'1" | 215 | L | Turku, Finland |
| Alexandre Picard | D | July 5, 1985 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Gatineau, QC Canada |
| Joni Pitkanen | D | September 19, 1983 | 6'3" | 210 | L | Oulu, Finland |
| Ryan Potulny | C | September 5, 1984 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Grand Forks, ND USA |
| Keith Primeau | C | November 24, 1971 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| David Printz | D | July 24, 1980 | 6'5" | 220 | L | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Branko Radivojevic | R | November 24, 1980 | 6'2" | 210 | R | Piestany, Slovakia |
| Mike Rathje | D | May 11, 1974 | 6'5" | 235 | L | Mannville, AB Canada |
| Ryan Ready | L | November 7, 1978 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Peterborough, ON Canada |
| Mike Richards | C | February 11, 1985 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Stefan Ruzicka | R | February 17, 1985 | 6'0" | 205 | R | Nitra, Slovakia |
| Brian Savage | L | February 24, 1971 | 6'1" | 200 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Dennis Seidenberg | D | July 18, 1981 | 6'1" | 210 | L | Villingen, Germany |
| Patrick Sharp | C | December 27, 1981 | 6'1" | 197 | R | Thunder Bay, ON Canada |
| Jon Sim | L | September 29, 1977 | 5'10" | 195 | L | New Glasgow, NS Canada |
| Wade Skolney | D | June 24, 1981 | 6'0" | 197 | R | Wynyard, SK Canada |
| Turner Stevenson | R | May 18, 1972 | 6'3" | 220 | R | Prince George, BC Canada |
| Chris Therien | D | December 14, 1971 | 6'5" | 235 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| R.J. Umberger | C | May 3, 1982 | 6'2" | 200 | L | Pittsburg, PA USA |
