The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that Flyers legends Bob Kelly and Simon Gagne will be inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame during a special pregame ceremony ahead of the Hall of Fame Game presented by Ticketmaster on Saturday, February 27 when the Flyers host the San Jose Sharks at Xfinity Mobile Arena. They will become the 29th and 30th members honored in the Flyers Hall of Fame and the first since the 2023-24 season.
“The Flyers Hall of Fame represents the players who have left a lasting mark on this franchise and this community, and Bob Kelly and Simon Gagne both exemplify what it means to be a Philadelphia Flyer,” said Dan Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor and Governor of the Philadelphia Flyers. “They each brought tremendous passion, competitiveness, and character to the organization, earning the respect of their teammates and the admiration of Flyers fans even years after retiring. Their contributions helped shape the identity of this franchise, both on and off the ice, and we are proud to celebrate their careers and have them etched into Flyers history forever.”
"This is truly something I never thought possible and to be recognized this way by the organization is one of the highest honors of my life," said Kelly. "To have my name alongside so many great players and people who have helped shape the Philadelphia Flyers means more than I can put into words. Philly is more than just my home. Over the years, my teammates, colleagues, and the fans I've been fortunate to meet and teach the game of hockey have become like family. I am deeply grateful to the Flyers organization and this city for their unwavering support throughout what has been an unforgettable journey."
“Being inducted into the Flyers Hall of Fame is such an honor and something I never imagined when I first came to Philadelphia as a young man,” said Gagne. “The Flyers and the city were such an important part of my career and life. I’m incredibly grateful for the teammates, coaches, staff, and fans who made my time here so special and created some of the most memorable moments in my hockey career. To have the opportunity to join the legends who came before me is something I’m extremely proud of, and wearing the Orange and Black will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Kelly, 75 (11/25/1950), played 10 seasons with the Flyers (1970-80). The Oakville, Ontario, native tallied 296 points (128g-168a), including 24 game-winning goals, and collected 1285 penalty minutes in 741 games with the Flyers. He ranks seventh in penalty minutes and tied for eighth in games played all-time in Flyers history. The hard-hitting power forward posted a career high in penalty minutes in 1972-73 with 238. In 101 career playoff games for Philadelphia, Kelly posted nine goals and 14 assists for 23 points, along with 172 penalty minutes.
Kelly was an integral part of the famous “Broad Street Bullies” era in Philadelphia, helping the team to back-to-back Stanley Cup Championships in 74-75. He scored the Cup-winning goal 11 seconds into the third period of game six against the Buffalo Sabres in the 1975 Stanley Cup Finals.
Kelly was also a Flyers Ambassador of Hockey from 2003 to 2025, playing a pivotal role in fostering strong connections between the Flyers organization and the Philadelphia community. He made a direct impact on the local community through several programs focused on introducing new audiences to the game of hockey.
Gagne, 46 (2/29/1980), played parts of 11 of his 14 seasons for the Philadelphia Flyers during two stints from 1999-2010 and 2012-13 and collected 535 points (264g-271a) across 691 games in orange and black. The Sainte-Foy, Quebec, native ranks sixth in franchise history in game-winning goals (47), 10th in goals, T-12th in power-play goals (74), and 14th in points. Gagne added an additional 47 points (32g-15a) in 90 playoff games. His 32 postseason goals mark the ninth most in franchise history.
Gagne is a two-time 40-goal scorer (2005-06: 47 and 2006-07: 41) and tallied 20+ goals in seven of his 11 seasons with the club. He led the Flyers in points during both the 2005-06 (79) and 2006-07 (68) seasons and was honored with the Bobby Clarke Trophy as the team’s most valuable player those two seasons. He is one of 12 Flyers to be named to the NHL All-Rookie Team (1999-00). Additionally, he is a two-time All-Star in 2001 and 2007.
Gagne registered 601 career points (291g-310a) in 822 NHL regular-season games in 14 seasons with Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Tampa Bay, and Boston (1999-2015). He won the Stanley Cup with the Los Angeles Kings in 2012.
The Flyers Hall of Fame selection process consists of a nomination committee and a voting committee. Each committee is composed of current Flyers Hall of Fame members, Flyers alumni, members of the Flyers front office, broadcasters, and members of the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA).
The 2026-27 season is the first time in two seasons that the club will induct a member into the Flyers Hall of Fame. Mark Recchi (Jan. 27, 2024) is the most recent inductee. The Flyers Hall of Fame currently has 28 honored members, beginning with the inaugural inductions of Bob Clarke and Bernie Parent in 1988.
Current Members – Flyers Hall of Fame
1988 – Bob Clarke and Bernie Parent
1989 – Bill Barber, Ed Snider and Keith Allen
1990 – Rick MacLeish and Fred Shero
1991 – Barry Ashbee and Gary Dornhoefer
1992 – Reggie Leach and Gene Hart
1993 – Joe Scott and Ed Van Impe
1994 – Tim Kerr
1996 – Joe Watson
1999 – Brian Propp
2001 – Mark Howe
2004 – Dave Poulin
2008 – Ron Hextall
2009 – Dave Schultz
2014 – Eric Lindros and John LeClair
2015 – Eric Desjardins and Rod Brind’Amour
2016 – Jimmy Watson
2021 – Paul Holmgren and Rick Tocchet
2024 – Mark Recchi
