Hunter McDonald competes for full-time role with Flyers this season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Hunter McDonald debuted with the Philadelphia Flyers on April 14, obtaining an assist in his first game against the Montreal Canadiens. The Fairport native signed a two-year contract in August after the Flyers extended a qualifying offer this summer. McDonald returned to Fairport for the offseason and prepared for the training camp that began on September 17. As a former sixth-round draft pick, he aims to secure a spot in the Flyers' major league lineup for the 2026-27 season.
- •McDonald debuted with the Flyers on April 14.
- •He finished his first game with an assist and four penalty minutes.
- •The Flyers extended a qualifying offer to him this summer.
- •He signed a two-year contract with the team in August.
- •Training camp began on September 17.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — He made it from Fairport to the NHL. Now he wants more
"Fairport native Hunter McDonald fulfilled a lifelong dream when he debuted with the Flyers. Now he's battling for a full-time NHL opportunity.
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