On April 13, 2024, after the Flyers take on the New Jersey Devils in the penultimate game of the 2023-24 regular season, Snider Hockey and Education will hold its fundraising Pro-Am competition at the Wells Fargo Center. The scheduled start time is 8:30 p.m. EDT. If the Flyers and Devils run long, such as via a game decided in a shootout, there could conceivably by a somewhat delayed start.
Fifteen NHL/Flyers Alumni will be participating in the game, either as players, coaches, or as a guest referee (Ed Hospodar).
Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Bernie Parent will coach Team Snider. Flyers Hall of Fame defenseman Joe Watson will coach Team CrowdStrike. Note: If you are attending today’s Flyers vs. Devils game, Joe will be by Section 110 pregame and during intermissions to greet fans and sign copies of his “Thundermouth” autobiography.
Flyers Alumni who are playing in the game: Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman Mark Howe, fellow 1980s defenseman Doug Crossman and Riley Cote will play on Team CrowdStrike. Scott Hartnell, Patrick Sharp and Todd Fedoruk will play on Team Snider. Late additions to the game roster: Nick Schultz and Samuel Morin.
Other participating NHL Alumni: Pierre Turgeon and Dominic Moore are playing for Team Snider. Stephane Matteau is playing for Team CrowdStrike.
Event info is below, courtesy of Snider Hockey’s Kathy Hsieh. I plan to stay after the Flyers’ game to support the event and cover it for the Flyers Alumni’s social media and website.
Arrival Time, Parking, Entrance & Player Gear Drop-Off:
Arrival: Doors open at 3:30PM on game day. A Phillies game next door is scheduled at 4:05PM. Event traffic is expected within the complex, please plan accordingly.
Parking: All guests who have RSVP’d with parking requests have been added to the official event parking list. Enter the lots at A-Gate on Broad Street and park in D-Lot. Please share your name with the parking attendant. A parking map can be found below.
Entrance & Gear Drop-Off: Enter through the Southwest Doors located to the right of Premium Entrance on the Broad Street Side of Wells Fargo Center. See map below. Snider staff will be at the door to greet you and escort you to the location for gear drop-off and to the suite.
Snider Hockey Suite Tickets:
All game tickets have been sent to participants via Ticketmaster. If you are having trouble accessing your tickets, please contact Hayley Phenegar (HPhenegar@SniderHockey.org) for assistance.
The Suite is located on the Club Level (Suite C17). Food and beverages will be provided. There may be a few special VIP guest appearances throughout the game.
Additional Notes & Reminders for Participating Players:
What to Bring: Hockey jerseys and socks will be provided; please bring all other gear/equipment.
Waiver: Waivers MUST be signed prior to playing on game night.
Spectator Seating: Guests of players will be escorted by Snider staff to the section behind the players benches following the Flyers game.
Postgame Party at Shift4 Club
Immediately following the Pro-Am game, players and spectators are invited to celebrate in the Shift4 Club for a Post-Game Party. Food and beverages will be provided.