“Let’s Go Flyers” Fan Fest Chant: Hungry for 4-for-4 Relevancy [VIDEO]

Keith Jones and Scott Hartnell represented the rebuilding Philadelphia Flyers at Fan Fest 2023 at Xfinity Live on August 26. The booming “Let’s Go Flyers” chant from fans in front of the 97.5 The Fanatic stage represented the hunger that Philadelphia has for a return to Stanley Cup contention.

Jones played parts of three seasons for the Flyers at the end of a long NHL career. He became the President of Hockey Operations in May. The newly-constructed front office faces an uphill battle in the rebuild.

The organization has fallen from its position as one of the proudest in the NHL. They’ve won one playoff series in the past 11 seasons, and they’ve failed to qualify for the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. The excitement surrounding a franchise perennially in contention has faded away.

However, Jones knows that the rebuild will help the beloved Flyers return to the conversation in Philadelphia sports.

The organization has confidence that young NHL players like Joel Farabee, Owen Tippett, and Carter Hart can take the next step in their development to become star players. Top NHL prospects Matvei Michkov and Cutter Gauthier have also inspired optimism for the future.

How does the organization plan to construct a roster tough enough to wear the Flyers logo? Jones didn't have to look very far to find a former fan favorite who fits the mold.

Anthony Gargano coined the idea of “4-for-4” Philadelphia sports fans.

The Cuz spoke at Fan Fest about how the Flyers falling out of the conversation has hurt the city’s attitude. One of the four franchises hasn’t done enough to draw their fan base to the arena. He told Keith Jones that things have to change.

A rowdy crowd of Philadelphia sports fans started a thunderous “Let’s Go Flyers!” chant as Keith Jones and Scott Hartnell got ready to exit the stage.

Times have been tough in the world of the Flyers. However, Philadelphia fans will always come back quickly for a winning team. Can the organization rebuild its way to their first Stanley Cup since 1975?

97.5 The Fanatic threw the best party the station has ever seen. Fan Fest 2023, the 10th annual celebration, took place at Xfinity Live on Saturday, August 26.

Fanatic hosts, staff, and listeners enjoyed one of the best traditions the station has. Celebrity guests included Nick Foles, Brian Dawkins, Darren Sproles, Scott Hartnell, Keith Jones, Lou Williams, and Paul Reed.

Fall Out Boy and Rae Sremmurd rocked the FanDuel stage to cap off the festivities on Saturday afternoon.

A beautiful day at the sports complex in South Philadelphia started with a barrage of guests lining up outside the gates to enter the event.

Fanatic listeners showed up in an exciting display of Philadelphia sports fandom. An estimated 10,000 people joined in the festivities. 

The loud chants of E-A-G-L-E-S swept through the parking lots the entire day. The crowds quickly flooded Xfinity Live on a memorable afternoon (with no fights for the 10th consecutive time)!

John Kincade got the festivities going by introducing the Fanatic personalities on the stage outside Xfinity Live. Anthony Gargano stepped up to fire up a crowd hungry to see the Philadelphia Flyers back in the conversation in the local sports landscape.

Bob Cooney, Tyrone Johnson, and Matt Cord ignited the crowd during conversations with Lou Williams and Paul Reed. FanDuel’s Lisa Kerney spoke with Foles, Dawkins, and Sproles.

The special guests captured the love affair with the 76ers, the longing for competitive playoff hockey, and the outrageous passion for the Eagles that characterizes the city of Philadelphia.

The heroes of the Philadelphia fan base talked about their experience in the city, their relationship with the fans, and the outlook of the local teams in 2023. 97.5 The Fanatic is proud to have thrown such an incredible party to show appreciation for the listeners that help the station run every day.