One of the most creative nicknames for an NHL player comes from Philadelphia. Shayne Gostisbehere, a hard name in and of itself, is also known affectionately as Ghost Bear, a great nickname that can be summed up by just two emojis. The Flyers' young defenseman, who many believe is one of the key future pieces for the franchise, cemented his place with his first NHL goal Tuesday.
Shayne Gostisbehere’s power play rocket marks his first goal as a Flyer
The Ghost Bear rides for Philadelphia.
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Gostisbehere goal, 1-0 Flyers pic.twitter.com/yP2SSCuUqu
— Stephanie (@myregularface) November 18, 2015 The bomb of a shot comes off an excellent setup from captain Claude Giroux, who just hours earlier told the media that he wants the defenseman to shoot more as the new power play point man, according to CSN Philadelphia. Gostisbehere is known for his offensive skill and shows it on the rocket of a shot that glances off the pipe and in behind Kings netminder Jonathan Quick.
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