The Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins will each turn 50 this year, and celebrate the milestone by facing off in an outdoor game at Heinz Field in February.
One month earlier, the alumni will do battle.
On Wednesday, the Flyers announced their lineup for a game featuring “legends from both clubs,” one that “will renew their rivalry in a special, cross-state contest.”
Here’s Philly’s lineup for the contest, which will go Jan. 14 at Wells Fargo:
60’s / 70’s
Forwards - Bob Clarke, Bill Barber, Reggie Leach, Bob Kelly, Orest Kindrachuk
Defense - Joe Watson, Jim Watson
80’s
Forwards - Tim Kerr, Dave Poulin, Brian Propp, Murray Craven
Defense - Mark Howe, Brad Marsh, Kjell Samuelsson
90’s
Forwards - Eric Lindros, John LeClair
Defense - Luke Richardson, Terry Carkner
00’s
Forwards - Danny Briere, Simon Gagne
Defense - Eric Desjardins
Goaltender - Brian Boucher
Full alumni rosters will be announced closer to the game date.