Flyers–Penguins rivalry hot ticket in both cities; it is often the most anticipated match-up of the season. Flyers–Penguins rivalry The Flyers–Penguins rivalry, also known as the Battle of Pennsylvania, is a National Hockey League (NHL) rivalry between the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins ice hockey clubs. Both teams compete in the NHL's Eastern Conference Metropolitan Division. The rivalry began in 1967, when the teams were introduced into the NHL's "Next Six" expansion wave. The rivalry exists due to divisional alignment and geographic location, as both teams play in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Flyers and Penguins have met in the Stanley Cup
US Métro (ice hockey) Paris-Viry was created. US Métro (ice hockey) US Métro was an ice hockey team in Paris, France. The club existed from 1951-1971 and was part of the US Métro sports club The hockey section of the US Métro sports club was founded by Claude Portanel in 1951. They first participated in the top-level French league in the 1954-55 season. The club frequently participated in the top-level of French ice hockey until after the conclusion of the 1970-71 season. Claude Pourtanel acquired the ice rink "Patinoire privée de Viry-Châtillon" in 1971. The club then became independent from the US Métro sports