Former Flyer Great Passes Away Ed Van Impe, a former Flyers player known for his contributions to the team, passed away at 84.
Ed Van Impe, a former Philadelphia Flyers player and Hall of Famer, passed away on April 29, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a key figure in the Flyers’ back-to-back Stanley Cup wins in 1974 and 1975, and his physical style of play earned him a reputation as one of the toughest defensemen in the NHL.
Van Impe’s NHL career spanned 11 years, with 703 games played, mostly with the Flyers. He was known for his leadership and was the second captain in Flyers history, serving from 1968 to 1973. One of the most memorable moments of his career was a hit on Soviet player Valeri Kharlamov during the 1976 Super Series, which led to the Soviet team temporarily leaving the ice in protest.¹ ²
*Career Highlights:*
– *Stanley Cup Wins*: 1974 and 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers
– *NHL All-Star Game Selections*: Three times (1969, 1974, 1975)
– *Flyers Hall of Fame*: Inducted in 1993
– *Leadership Roles*: Served as Flyers captain from 1968 to 1973 and helped form the Flyers Alumni Association
After his playing career, Van Impe worked as a television broadcaster for the Flyers and later became involved with the Flyers Alumni Association. His legacy continues to be celebrated by the Flyers organization and fans, who remember him for his contributions on and off the ice.³
1975, and his physical style of play earned him a reputation as one of the toughest defensemen in the NHL.
Van Impe’s NHL career spanned 11 years, with 703 games played, mostly with the Flyers. He was known for his leadership and was the second captain in Flyers history, serving from 1968 to 1973. One of the most memorable moments of his career was a hit on Soviet player Valeri Kharlamov during the 1976 Super Series, which led to the Soviet team temporarily leaving the ice in protest.¹ ²
*Career Highlights:*
– *Stanley Cup Wins*: 1974 and 1975 with the Philadelphia Flyers
– *NHL All-Star Game Selections*: Three times (1969, 1974, 1975)
– *Flyers Hall of Fame*: Inducted in 1993
– *Leadership Roles*: Served as Flyers captain from 1968 to 1973 and helped form the Flyers Alumni Association
After his playing career, Van Impe worked as a television broadcaster for the Flyers and later became involved with the Flyers Alumni Association. His legacy continues to be celebrated by the Flyers organization and fans, who remember him for his contributions on and off the ice.³