-Courtesy of the Philadelphia Flyers
After 40 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers, Joe Kadlec, the team's first publicity director, is retiring. Kadlec, who joined the club in its initial season in August of 1967, had been serving the team as Director of Fan Services since 1997. He will remain a member of the organization as an Ambassador of Hockey for the Flyers.
"Over the 40-year history of this hockey club, Joe has been an integral part of the team," said Flyers Chairman Ed Snider. "While we will miss all of Joe's charm, energy, enthusiasm and knowledge of our franchise, it is comforting to me to know that he will continue to spread Flyers hockey throughout the Greater Philadelphia Region as one of our Ambassadors."
"I'd like to personally thank Ed Snider for providing me the opportunity to be a part of the greatest organization in professional sports," said Kadlec in making the announcement. "Winning the two Stanley cups (1974 and 1975) and later a Canada Cup (1991) were some of the greatest moments of my life. I will cherish the many friendships I have made with every player who has ever donned the 'orange and black' and worked for the team."
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