In this hard-hitting Philly sports episode of Carved in Stone, host Shawn Chabam builds his Mount Rushmore of Philadelphia Flyers enforcers from the era he grew up watching. These are the players who weren’t on the ice to dazzle with scoring, but to protect their teammates, keep opponents in check, and throw down when the game got rough. With strict criteria based on when they played, games played, penalty minutes, and role, Shawn narrows the field to just four names — plus a handful of honorable mentions that came close. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of brawls, unforgettable rivalries, and the gritty, gloves-off style that made the Flyers infamous long after the Broad Street Bullies era. Whether you call them goons, enforcers, or tough guys, this episode is a love letter to a very specific kind of hockey player — one that Philly fans will never forget.This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Philadelphia Flyers, the NHL, or any of their properties. All player images used in this episode are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and are believed to be in the public domain or available under a Creative Commons license. Attribution below.

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