US EditionEd Van Impe, ‘Broad Street Bullies’ defenseman, dies at 84
- Ed Van Impe, former NHL defenseman known for playing with the Philadelphia Flyers, died at 84 years old, announced on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
- Van Impe was drafted in the 1967 NHL expansion draft from the Chicago Black Hawks and became a key part of the Flyers' 'Broad Street Bullies' teams of the 1970s.
- On January 11, 1976, Van Impe delivered an open-ice hit on Soviet star Valeri Kharlamov during a Super Series '76 exhibition game, nearly causing an international incident when the Soviet team protested.
- According to the story, the Soviet team was threatened with a loss of payment unless they returned to the ice, resulting in a 15-minute pause before play resumed and the Flyers ultimately secured a 4-1 victory.
- Van Impe was a three-time All-Star, won Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975 with the Flyers, later became a broadcaster, was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 1993, and was remembered fondly by his family and teammates.
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Ed Van Impe, ‘Broad Street Bullies’ defenseman, dies at 84
The man who took down Soviet Central Red Army star Valeri Kharlamov, nearly causing an international incident in the process, has died. The Flyers announced the passing of Ed Van Impe, 84, on Thursday. The rock-solid, “stand-up” defenseman from Saskatoon, Sask. was the second team captain in Flyers history. He was taken in the 1967 expansion draft off the Chicago Black Hawks roster, and went on two Stanley Cups with the “Broad Street Bullies” in…
Flyers Legend Ed Van Impe — Who Famously Made The Soviets 'Go Home' — Has Died At 84
On Thursday, news broke that Philadelphia Flyers Ed Van Impe — a member of the team in their first season and a big part of the Broad Street Bullies teams of the 1970s — has died.He was 84.SIGN UP for The Daily OutKick. New Look, Same Attitude.Van Impe spent the bulk of his 700-game NHL career with the Flyers, and the team released a statement after his death was announced."The Flyers mourn the loss of a leader and original Philadelphia Flyer in…
Ed Van Impe (1940-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial
Professional Hockey Player. He went undrafted into his professional career starting in the American Hockey League playing for the Buffalo Bisons in 1961. After his 5 years with Buffalo he made his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks in 1966. The next year during the 1967 expansion draft, he was drafted by the newly added Philadelphia Flyers. He would soon become the Flyers second Captain. During his time with the Flyers, they won the Stanley C…
Flyers announce the passing of former captain, two time Stanley Cup winner and TV broadcaster Ed Van Impe
The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that former captain, two-time Stanley Cup champion and team TV broadcaster Ed Van Impe has passed away at 84 years old.Van Impe's was surrounded by family members when he passed away peacefully on Tuesday afternoon. His son Greg Van Impe told Flyers Alumni that his father had a final message of love for all his former teammates."My dad sent his love to his friends and teammates," son Greg wrote by email to…
Two-time Stanley Cup champion Ed Van Impe passes away - Daily Faceoff
An original Philadelphia Flyer has passed away. On Thursday, the team announced that former Flyers captain Ed Van Impe had died. He was 84 years old. The Flyers mourn the loss of a leader and original Philadelphia Flyer in Ed Van Impe. We offer our deepest condolences to his teammates, who had the privilege to play beside him, and his family and friends who were close to him during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/chu1hvLnFu— Philadelphia Fl…
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