As late spring and early summer rolls around, the hockey becomes sparse. The Stanley Cup is handed out in early June and the NHL Draft hits later that month. Afterward, there isn’t much to look forward to until the fall.
Of the rare summer activities, teams will assemble for development camp in the days following the draft. It’s a chance for fans to get a close look at some new prospects and those who haven’t quite made their professional debuts yet. The Flyers are no different, hosting their camp right around the first week of July.
The Flyers hold their camp at the training center in Voorhees, but in years past, took players out to the beach in Stone Harbor. The special event was called Trial on the Isle as players would take part in events throughout the day, including those on the beach. Fans could get a close up view and even participate in events with the players, most recently a volleyball tournament.
The day also included an autograph session with players and a street hockey demonstration for children. It has been a few years since the Flyers have held the event, now sticking to their sessions in Voorhees. And while the event hasn’t been held in years, no one can forget when it was announced 12 years ago.
Despite an unfortunate typo being deleted shortly after, most things on the internet will live forever. And the Flyers simple addition of one letter to the word ‘hit’ was immediately caught by everyone.
10 years ago today, the future of the Philadelphia Flyers shit on the beach.
— Flyers Nation (@FlyersNation) July 10, 2023
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It only takes a second for someone to see the misspelling, screenshot it, and share it for all to see. And as a professional sports team, many eyes are on it. That means that it’s nearly impossible to hide or get away with it.
Thankfully, that’s not what the Flyers were going to Stone Harbor to do. At least, not that we know of. That part might’ve been frowned upon. It produced many laughs and the Flyers were quick to repost it with the correct spelling.
It’s just as much a part of the team’s history as anything else. Most people will remember exactly what you’re referring to if you bring it up.