"Although [Hextall] returned after eight games last year, his concentration and timing were off. Twenty games into the season, he had a 2-8-2 record and 3.94 goals-against average - not the numbers the Flyers wanted to see from the 1987 Vezina Trophy winner. (The Hockey News 1988-89 Yearbook, p. 68)

"Done? Last two years were up with his best. Playoff worthy? Give the guy a chance. (ESPN Hockey 96, p. 69)

"Because he is so active in the net, Hextall always will have his critics, but he is coming off one of his best seasons. Healthy in body and mind, Hextall was on top of his game, and there is no reason to think he suddenly will go into decline this season. By beating Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the conference quarterfinals, Hextall surpassed Bernie Parent as the winningest playoff goalie in club history." (The Sporting News Hockey Yearbook 1996-97, p. 70)

"If Hexy holds his cool and the Flyers are hungry enough, the time is ripe for the team's first Stanley Cup since 1975. If his light goes off and Hextall starts running around like a maniac in goal, watch out. (The Sporting News Hockey Yearbook 1996-97, p. 37)

"Snow says he's willing to wait for Hextall to pass him the torch, but [GM Bobby] Clarke may give the torch to someone else. (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 147)

"Why this team [the Flyers] is entering the season with Ron Hextall and Garth Snow in goal is a mystery." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 132)

"The Flyers' platoon system of Ron Hextall and Garth Snow worked until the final, then it failed miserably. If Hextall continues his inconsistency, it's time to shop around. [GM Bobby] Clarke is well aware that this is one of the team's big weaknesses." (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 147)

"The problem has been around for a while and neither Hextall nor Snow is the answer. They're both big, both aggressive and both let in inexcusably soft goals in the final. The Flyers won't get into full flight until they lose these turkeys." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 133)

"He was the weak link in the Flyers last year. Surrenders too many soft goals, evidenced in the final. He's now a target for the fans and that's the last thing you want in Philadelphia! He takes too many stupid penalties and can be easily thrown off his game. He was creamed in a fight with the Leafs' Felix Potvin." (The Sports Forecaster Hockey '97-'98, p. 136)

"Goaltending may not have cost the Flyers the Stanley Cup, but it certainly didn't do the team any favors. While Snow and Hextall worked relatively well until the last series, neither proved he is the man to put the Flyers over the top. One must take charge or it may be time to make a change. (The Hockey News 1997-98 Yearbook, p. 147)

"Although many believe the Flyers will trade for a goalie, Hextall keeps plugging away. His goals-against average dipped under 2.00 and he played a big part when the Flyers held 24 of 25 opponents to three goals or fewer through November and December. (The Hockey News, January 16, 1998, p. 22)

"We're all a little older and all have some wear and tear on our bodies. But I have a lot of respect for Hexy. I know him well and the thing I really respect is his competitiveness. I know he wants to be in there, no matter if he's having a great game or a bad game, great week or a bad week. He wants the ball. He wants to play and you have to respect that. He might go a month without giving up a bad goal and then as soon as he lets one in everybody's jumping down his throat or laughing at him. But I think he's handled it really well. (Scott Mellanby, ESPN Sportszone, April 1998)

"He was part of two Flyers' teams that made it to the Stanley Cup final, but he's on the downside of his career. He struggled with an .888 save percentage last season. A big goaltender who used to be able to win games by himself. The veteran has accepted life as a backup goalie. He was phased out by Brian Boucher and Jean-Marc Pelletier in Philadelphia and is now looking for employment elsewhere." (The Sports Forecaster 1999-2000, p. 220)

• Selected by Philadelphia Flyers in sixth round (sixth Flyers pick, 119th overall) of National Hockey League entry draft, June 9, 1982.
• Did not attend training camp due to a contract dispute, September 1989.
• Traded by Flyers (with Peter Forsberg, Steve Duchesne, Kerry Huffman, Mike Ricci, Philadelphia's first choice in the 1993 entry draft (G Jocelyn Thibault), cash and future considerations) to Quebec Nordiques for Eric Lindros, June 30, 1992. Flyers sent LW Chris Simon and first-round pick in 1994 National Hockey League entry draft to complete deal, July 21, 1992.
• Traded by Nordiques (with first-round pick in 1993 entry draft (LW Todd Bertuzzi)) to New York Islanders for G Mark Fitzpatrick and first-round draft pick in 1993 National Hockey League entry draft (C Adam Deadmarsh), June 20, 1993.
• Traded by Islanders (with sixth-round pick in 1995 entry draft (D Dimitri Tertyshny)) to Philadelphia Flyers for G Tommy Soderstrom, September 22, 1994.
• Agreed to one-year contract extension (through the year 1999-2000) with Philadelphia Flyers, July 15, 1998.
• Waived by Flyers, July 1, 1999.
• Announced retirement from professional hockey, September 6, 1999.

• First-Team American Hockey League All-Star Goaltender, 1985-86.
• Named to American Hockey League All-Star first team, 1985-86.
• American Hockey League Rookie of the Year, 1985-86.
• Winner, Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Trophy, 1985-86.
• Named National Hockey League Rookie of the Month, November 1986.
• Named National Hockey League Rookie of the Year by The Sporting News, 1986-87.
• Winner, Conn Smythe Trophy, 1986-87.
• Winner, Vezina Trophy, 1986-87.
• Named to National Hockey League All-Star first team, 1986-87.
• Member, National Hockey League All-Rookie Team, 1986-87.
• Named to The Sporting News All-Star second team, 1986-87.
• First goaltender to score a goal in regulation game, vs. Boston, December 8, 1987.
• Played in National Hockey League All-Star Game, 1988.
• Scored a goal into a Washington empty net, becoming the first goaltender to score a goal in Stanley Cup play, April 11, 1989.
• Rated #14 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1993.
• Rated #29 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1994.
• Finished thirteenth in voting for Vezina Trophy, 1994-95.
• Rated #29 in Hockey Stars Presents "The Top 50 Netminders in Pro Hockey", November 1995.
• Finished fourth in voting for National Hockey League All-Star team, 1995-96.
• Finished fifth in voting for Vezina Trophy, 1995-96.

• Pulled hamstring, March 7, 1989.
• Suffered sprained right knee ligaments, April 27, 1989. Ken Wregget started for the Flyers in Game Seven of the Patrick Division Finals against Pittsburgh, won by Philadelphia, 4-1.
• Pulled groin muscle, November 4, 1989.
• Pulled hamstring, November 15, 1989.
• Tore right groin muscle; missed twenty-nine games, December 13, 1989.
• Injured left groin, March 8, 1990.
• Pulled groin muscle; missed five games, October 11, 1990.
• Sprained left knee nedial collateral ligament; missed five weeks, October 27, 1990.
• Tore groin muscle; missed nine games, March 12, 1991.
• Suffered from the flu; missed one game, November 14, 1991.
• Developed shoulder tendinitis; missed nine games, November 27, 1991.
• Strained muscle in left thigh; missed fourteen games, February 20, 1993.
• Injured groin; missed three games, February 3, 1995.
• Strained hamstring; missed nine games, October 20, 1995.
• Injured buttocks; missed two games, November 20, 1995.
• Suffered from the flu; missed one game, October 10, 1996.
• Strained hamstring; missed one game, March 1, 1997.
• Suffered from the flu; missed one game, October 29, 1997.
• Strained neck and back; missed one game, November 3, 1997.
• Strained left thigh muscle; missed four games, November 29, 1997.
• Suffered tendinitis in left hip; missed three games, March 31, 1998.

• Suspended eight games by National Hockey League for slashing, May 1987.
• Suspended for first twelve games of 1989-90 season by National Hockey League for attacking opposing player (Chris Chelios, Montreal Canadiens) in final playoff game, May 11, 1989.

• Ron is a member of a storied hockey family. His grandfather, Bryan Hextall Sr., scored the Cup-winning goal for the 1940 New York Rangers. His father, Bryan Hextall Jr., played ten National Hockey League seasons, while his uncle, Dennis Hextall, played fourteen years.
• On December 8, 1987, Ron became the first National Hockey League goaltender to shoot and score a goal, putting the Flyers' final tally in a 5-2 win over Boston into the net vacated by Reggie Lemelin.
• On April 11, 1989, Ron became the first goaltender in National Hockey League history to score a playoff goal, finishing an 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals with a shorthanded tally.