"ROOOOOENICKKK!", I remember shouting.
Last year's 2008-2009 season opened up with a home and home against the San Jose Sharks, which saw J.R. pitted against his former team, the Flyers. After losing the first game to the Sharks, the second game was at home at the Wachovia center. After 3 full periods and some OT and failing to win the game, Roenick was San Jose's last shooter in their shoot out line up. Wouldn't you know it, that bastard actually bagged the goal, in Philadelphia which totally removed all energy from the fans.
It is ironic, because of the few good years that Jeremy Roenick had spent within the Philadelphia Flyers organization. After all, the picture in this post displays what is arguabley Roenick's biggest moment as a Flyer, when he scored the Over Time winner against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2004 Eastern conference semi-finals.
The veteran is known for his "big mouth", care-free attitude and most of all the fun that he brings to any and all situations. A gritty player, Roenick was never known to shy away from confrontation. Truley a Flyers fan favorite, Roenick's presence will be missed around the league, although I'm sure few will openly admit it.
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