Here is hailed Foppa of Philadelphia: “Great time” – Eurosport.com SE

A few weeks ago elected Peter “Foppa” Forsberg into the NHL’s Hockey Hall of Fame. He has been hailed by Colorado and tonight it was Philadelphia’s turn to lift the cap.

         A month ago, was elected Peter Forsberg into the NHL Hall of Fame and gave an emotional and praised the speech.
       

         - I got twelve good years as a player, but had hoped it would have been twenty. I would undergo 21 new operations if it gave me the opportunity to continue playing, said Foppa among others.
       

         Colorado had already praised him and last night it was time for the Philadelphia Flyers organization. Foppa played there for one and a half season before fotproblemen stopped. Forsberg was greeted by a huge cheer when he walked onto the ice to hold a ceremonial face-off before the game against Tampa Bay.
       

         At the press conference told Foppa how much he loved the Flyers fans appreciated the physical hockey as it was his style of play, and that the first time the club was among the best he has experienced as a hockey player.
       

         - I played in a chain with Simon Gagne and Mike Knuble and it went really well, we was number one at Christmas. That time was amazing, said Forsberg.
       

         Foppa made 249 goals and 636 assists in 708 games in the NHL.