Thursday, November 18, 2010

Sergei Bobrovsky Rookie Goaltender Has Flyers Off To Electric Start


Twenty two year old Sergei Bobrovsky has seized the moment thus far to begin the 2010-11 NHL season. May 6, 2010 Bobrovsky signed a three year entry level contract with the Flyers. Since then he has become known as 'Bob' the nickname Philadelphia media and fans have given him. The Flyers currently sit atop the Eastern Conference after representing the conference in June during the Stanley Cup Finals. Bob, leads the NHL in victories and opened the season in Pittsburgh defeated the Penguins on the road. Since opening night the goaltender and his teammates have taken off. Head coach Peter Laviolette will have a tough decision to make once Michael Leighton returns after his injury. Leighton helped Philadelphia recover from a 3-0 series deficit and reached the championship round.

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