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Cole Knuble makes NHL debut for the Flyers he grew up supporting
Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for Philadelphia on Monday, playing for the Flyers team he grew up supporting.
The 22-year-old forward’s parents watched from the stands.
His father, Mike Knuble, played 362 games for the Flyers, including playoff games, across two stints.
Philadelphia called him up from its AHL team in Lehigh Valley to fill in for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny against Colorado.
Knuble was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 NHL draft and was sent to the minors after training camp.
He used his time in Lehigh Valley to play in every situation and showcase his skills.
The call-up gave him an opportunity to play for the team he had supported his whole life.
Cole Knuble made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night, the team he grew up supporting.
The 22-year-old was called up from the AHL's Lehigh Valley to fill in for injured forwards.
His parents attended the game against Colorado.
Knuble was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft and nearly made the Flyers out of training camp.
His father, Mike Knuble, played 362 games for Philadelphia, including playoffs, across two stints.
- Who
- Cole Knuble, a 22-year-old forward and son of former Flyer Mike Knuble.
- What
- He made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers.
- When
- Monday night, October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Philadelphia, against Colorado.
- Why
- He was called up from Lehigh Valley to fill in for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny.
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The Flyers selected Knuble in the fourth round of the draft.
Knuble nearly made the Flyers but was sent to the minors.
Knuble made his NHL debut for Philadelphia against Colorado.
- Age
- 22
- Draft
- Fourth round, 2023
- AHL team
- Lehigh Valley
- Debut opponent
- Colorado
- Injured Flyers forwards
- Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny
- Mike Knuble's Philadelphia games
- 362, including playoffs, in 2005-09 and 2013
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What people are saying
Obviously I have been a fan of this team my whole life, so I think it's extra special
I came [to camp] trying to make the team