The Flyers Charities Carnival took place at the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday.

Fans of the Orange and Black had an opportunity to interact with the players and enjoy games, prizes, and everyone’s favorite mascot to benefit the great causes that the organization supports.

Connor Thomas and Tom Alvord broadcasted live from the arena on 97.5 The Fanatic from 11am-3pm. They hosted special guests all afternoon, including interim general manager Danny Brière and head coach John Tortorella.

Long-time Flyers broadcasters Tim Saunders and Jim Jackson also joined the broadcast to talk about the state of the team and optimism for the future after a tough season in 2022-23.

Tortorella discussed his passion for animal welfare with the “Hockey & Hounds” initiative through the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and The Pennsylvania SPCA (PSPCA).

The Flyers Charities Carnival focused on the three pillars that define their charity mission:

• Honoring the legacy of supporting local families impacted by cancer
• Growing inclusivity of diverse participants in the sport of hockey
• Supporting sustainability and environmental improvement

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  The 44th Edition of the Flyers Charity Carnival

• 97.5 The Fanatic Broadcast

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  Connor Thomas, Tom Alvord, and Jason Myrtetus

• Tim Saunders, Steve Coates, Lou Nolan

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  Tim Saunders, Steve Coates, and Lou Nolan chose an interesting place to speak on the mic.
• Morgan Frost

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  Morgan Frost enjoyed "Giant Pong" with fans on the concourse.

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  Kieffer Bellows and Tanner Laczynski got involved in "Giant Pong" as well.

• Tom Alvord

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  Tom shows off his skills at "Giant Pong" on the concourse.
• Connor Thomas

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  Connor shows off his skills at "Giant Pong" on the concourse.

• John Tortorella

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  Head coach John Tortorella joined Connor and Tom on 97.5 The Fanatic.

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  John Tortorella won the Stanley Cup with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004 and two Jack Adams Awards as the NHL Coach of the Year before coming to Philadelphia.
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  Tortorella is passionate about his Hockey & Hounds initiative.

• Justin Braun

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  Justin Braun tossing some bags against fans

• Cam York

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  Cam York interacted with fans on the concourse.
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  Nicolas Deslauriers is pretty scary on the ice, but fans loved him on the concourse.

• Danny Brière

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  Interim General Manager Danny Brière

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  Danny Brière played six seasons for the Flyers from 2007-08 through 2012-13.
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  Brière mobbed for some autographs after his Fanatic segment ended

• The Real Celebrity: Gritty

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  Gritty got involved in every event or game he could possibly find on Sunday.

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  Gritty's lair?
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  Kids enjoyed games at ice level all afternoon.

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  The dunk tank was a hit at the Flyers Charities Carnival.

• Tim Saunders

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  Radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders stopped by the Fanatic broadcast.
• Jim Jackson

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  Jim Jackson, Flyers play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports Philadelphia

• Brian Smith

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  Brian Smith joined the Fanatic broadcast with Connor, Tom, and Jason.

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  Paul Muller, President of Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, joined Connor and Tom on 97.5 The Fanatic.
• Owen Tippett

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  Owen Tippett on the concourse at the Wells Fargo Center

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  Our Cuz?

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  Autographed Flyers merchandise was auctioned off.
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  Flyers Warriors supports injured veterans.

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  The 44th Edition of the Flyers Charity Carnival

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  The ferris wheel at ice level

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