The hockey world lost an icon Monday, as Philadelphia Flyers chairman and founder Ed Snider died at age 83 after a two-year fight with cancer.
Flyers' players, along with several teams across the NHL were quick to pay homage to one of the most influential men in hockey:
Together with Comcast Spectacor, we mourn the loss of Chairman and Founder Ed Snider → https://t.co/V5X6QibEO4 pic.twitter.com/vr5bVd7PEa
— Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 11, 2016
I feel privileged to have known such a great leader. Rest in peace Mr. Snider, you will be missed.https://t.co/i4lk3BShW8
— Claude Giroux (@28CGiroux) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Snider. It was an honor to get to know you. The legacy you have created here in Philadelphia will live on forever. #RIP
— Sam Gagner (@89SGagner) April 11, 2016
Rest in peace Mr. Snider. It's been a honor to play for the best owner in sports. You will be missed.
— Brayden Schenn (@Bschenn_10) April 11, 2016
Rest in Peace Mr. Snider. Sad day for Philly and the hockey world. You will be missed!
— Scott Hartnell (@Hartsy43) April 11, 2016
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Philadelphia Flyers Chairman and Founder Mr. Ed Snider. Our thoughts are with the @NHLFlyers.
— Washington Capitals (@washcaps) April 11, 2016
R.I.P Mr. Snider - you were a great influence in my career and the best owner I ever had . 🙏Sad day in Flyer Nation
— Rick Tocchet (@RealRocket22) April 11, 2016
The #CBJ extend our thoughts and condolences to the @NHLFlyers & the Snider family today.
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) April 11, 2016
Honored to of played for a man so dedicated to his city and to his sport teams. Hero's get remembered but legends never die. RIP MR.SNIDER
— Zac Rinaldo (@RinaldoZac) April 11, 2016
Our deepest condolences to our friends with the @NHLFlyers organization on the loss of their founder, Ed Snider.
— Carolina Hurricanes (@NHLCanes) April 11, 2016
RIP mr snider, was a privilege to play for you
— James van Riemsdyk (@JVReemer21) April 11, 2016
It was an honor playing for you Mr Snider. Your players all love you and you will be missed greatly around the WFC. #bestownerinsports
— Danny Briere (@DannyBriere48) April 11, 2016
Snider's influence extended throughout all of Philadelphia:
Our thoughts & prayers are with his family and the entire Flyers organization.
— Phillies (@Phillies) April 11, 2016
#Eagles are saddened by the loss of Ed Snider, a Philadelphia sports icon: https://t.co/vrNR73K1I2 pic.twitter.com/ubmNTEfv40
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) April 11, 2016
