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Wayne Simmonds (born August 26, 1988) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He is known to his teammates by the nickname Simmer. Simmonds grew up in Scarborough, Ontario, the third of four sons, in addition to one daughter, born to Cyril Simmonds and Wanda Mercury-Simmonds. Despite his proximity to the Toronto Maple Leafs, Simmonds has said that he grew up a fan primarily of the Detroit Red Wings. He is of Black Nova Scotian descent. At age 16, Simmonds played youth hockey with the Toronto Jr. Canadiens of the Greater Toronto Hockey League in the 2004–05 season.




NHL 14 cover vote: Datsyuk, Brodeur, Tavares and Bobrovsky are final four (Puck Daddy)

By: View from Section 317

20May2013

The last goalie to make the cover of EA Sports’ NHL series? John Vanbiesbrouck of the Florida Panthers for NHL 97, of course. Which brings us to the latest update for the NHL 14 fan vote, and the fact that two of the four players remaining in the v...

Wayne Simmonds Bests Evgeni Malkin, Eyes John Tavares Next

By: 700 Level

13May2013

For the second consecutive year, a Philadelphia Flyer spurned Pittsburgh’s Evgeni Malin in a popularity contest. In 2012 it was Claude Giroux, a mild upset at best. This time around it was Wayne Simmonds knocking off the two-time Art Ross Trophy wi...

Alex Ovechkin’s incredible GIF; another LA hockey media fail (Puck Headlines) (Puck Daddy)

By: View from Section 317

9May2013

Here are your Puck Headlines: a glorious collection of news and views collected from the greatest blogosphere in sports and the few, the proud, the mainstream hockey media. • Foul. In every sense. [ Kelly Chase, via Deadspin ] • France beat...

NHL Three Stars: Reimer backstops Leafs to playoffs; Ovechkin hits 30 (Puck Daddy)

By: View from Section 317

21Apr2013

Good on Don Cherry for being #BostonStrong No. 1 Star: James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs The Leafs goalie made 49 (!) saves in their 4-1 victory at the Ottawa Senators, continuing his mastery of the Battle of Ontario rivals. That included 18 sa...

Flyers 5, Hurricanes 3 (The SportsXchange)

By: View from Section 317

20Apr2013

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Wayne Simmonds produced his first hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers, playing with a dose of intensity, zipped past the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 on Saturday night at PNC Arena.

Flyers 5, Canadiens 3 (The SportsXchange)

By: View from Section 317

3Apr2013

PHILADELPHIA -- Erik Gustafsson scored the go-ahead goal 90 seconds after Wayne Simmonds tied it late in the third period and the Philadelphia Flyers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night at Wells Fargo Center.

Isles Take Split Decision In Rematch With Flyers

By: Eyes on Isles

28Mar2013

  Philadelphia,PA – The New York Islanders entered the city of brotherly love on Thursday night with one goal in mind. Pick up two precious points in the race for an Atlantic Division playoff seed. Staring up at the rival New York Rangers...

Knee Jerk Reactions: Buffalo Sabres Vs. Philadelphia Flyers

By: Sabre Noise

10Mar2013

Tonight’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers may have been the biggest joke of the season. The Buffalo Sabres failed to show up for the majority of the game, the Flyers may be the dirtiest team in the NHL and they always get away with it and...

NHL-Highlights of Tuesday’s National Hockey League games (Reuters)

By: View from Section 317

5Mar2013

March 5 (The Sports Xchange) - Rangers 4, Flyers 2 Rick Nash remained hot since his return from injury, scoring two goals and Ryan Callahan added two of his own and an assist as the New York Rangers beat the rival Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 at Madison S...

Senators Fall to Flyers, Officials 2-1

By: SenShot

2Mar2013

The Senators made a game of it, but in the end their lack of players with true finishing ability was obvious as they dropped a 2-1 decision at the hands of the Philadelphia Flyers.  Marc Methot scored his first goal as a Senator in the losing cause,...

NHL Recap: Feb 23, 2013 – Ovechkin Turns A Trick; Benn, Simmonds Go Gordie Howe; Sharks Spiralling

By: SenShot

24Feb2013

As usual it was a very busy Saturday in the NHL, with 11 games outside of the battle of Ontario.  A superstar who has lost his way channeled his former self, at least for one night, while 6 of 7 Canadian teams were in action.  Here is a quick tour...

Game 10: Flyers — Lightning GAMEDAY

By: Flyer Files

5Feb2013

Tampa Bay Lightning (6-2-0) at Flyers (3-6-0) Site: Wells Fargo Center Time: 7:30 p.m. TV: NBC Sports Network Radio: 97.5 FM, The Fanatic (Tim Saunders & Chris Therien) 2012-13: Jan. 28, 2013 - Flyers 1, Lightning 5 Last season: The … Conti...

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Nationality: Canada
Date of Birth: 1988-08-26
Gender: M
Height (meters): 1.88
Weight (kg): 94.8
Team: Philadelphia Flyers
Jersey Number: 17
Position: Right wing
Started Playing: 2008