Hextall Becomes Flyers’ GM

  Former Brandon Wheat King Ron Hextall has been named the general manager of the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers.
 
  The 50-year old Hextall returned to the Flyers organization last summer when he was named Assistant General Manager and Director of Hockey Operations on July 15, 2013.
 
  He had spent the previous seven seasons with the Los Angeles Kings, where he held the title of Vice President and Assistant General Manager.
 
  "I’m extremely excited about this new opportunity to manage the Philadelphia Flyers," said Hextall in a release, "I look forward to working closely with Paul in our new hockey structure and working towards our ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup."
 
  The Brandon product played 11 years for the Flyers (1986-92 & 1994-99) and is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played by a goaltender (489) and wins (240).
 
   Upon his retirement, Hextall moved into the Flyers’ front office, where he spent three years as a pro scout and four as Director of Pro Player Personnel before joining the Kings in 2006.