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Cole Knuble, son of Mike Knuble, makes his NHL debut with the Flyers he grew up rooting for

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 19). Cole Knuble, son of Mike Knuble, makes his NHL debut with the Flyers he grew up rooting for. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/cole-knuble-son-of-mike-knuble-makes-his-nhl-debut-with-the-flyers-he-grew-up-rooting-for/article_244e065f-66f7-50f8-ad8e-fcbe495ef256.html

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Cole Knuble, son of former Flyers player Mike Knuble, made his NHL debut with the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night against Colorado. The 22-year-old was called up from Lehigh Valley of the AHL to replace injured forwards. He expressed excitement about playing for the team he has supported since childhood and acknowledged the support from the organization in Lehigh Valley that helped him adjust after being initially disappointed at not making the team out of training camp.
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On October 19, 2026, Cole Knuble, son of former Flyers player Mike Knuble, made his NHL debut for the team he grew up supporting. Cole, a 22-year-old forward, was called up from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League to replace injured teammates Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster, and Travis Konecny in their game against Colorado. He expressed excitement about playing for his childhood team, despite initial disappointment at being sent down to Lehigh Valley earlier. Cole was a fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft and is now getting an opportunity to showcase his skills with Philadelphia.

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Lehigh Valley NHL PHILADELPHIA the American Hockey League the Philadelphia Flyers’

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Knuble PERSON · 3× PHILADELPHIA GPE · 2× Cole Knuble PERSON · 1× Lehigh Valley GPE · 1× Mike PERSON · 1× NHL ORG · 1× Owen Tippett PERSON · 1× Tyson Foerster PERSON · 1× the American Hockey League ORG · 1× the Philadelphia Flyers’ ORG · 1×

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The 22-year-old was one of three players called up from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League to fill in for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny against Colorado.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cole Knuble has fond memories of the Philadelphia Flyers’ home arena from his father, Mike, playing for them during his lengthy career. asserted
Knuble → have → career
On Monday night, he made his NHL debut for the team he grew up rooting for, with his parents in attendance. asserted
parents → make → attendance
The 22-year-old was one of three players called up from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League to fill in for injured forwards Owen Tippett, Tyson Foerster and Travis Konecny against Colorado. asserted
old → call → Colorado
“Obviously I have been a fan of this team my whole life, so I think it’s extra special,” Knuble said. asserted
Knuble → think → team
A fourth-round pick in the 2023 draft, Knuble nearly made the team out of training camp. asserted
Knuble → make → camp
He was disappointed to get sent to the minors but quickly adjusted his thinking. asserted
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“I came (to camp) trying to make the team,” Knuble said. asserted
Knuble → come → team
“But I think once I got down to Lehigh, the staff was so great. asserted
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The players were all very welcoming, and I got to play in every situation. asserted
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If you’re doing that, you can’t really complain too much, and I get an opportunity every game to kind of showcase myself and it’s a lot of fun.” asserted
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Mike Knuble played 362 games, counting playoffs, with Philadelphia from 2005-09 and 2013. ___ asserted
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