Ex-Bruin and now Flyer right wing Garnet Hathaway of Kennebunkport, known for his bruising ice play, now has to spend the off-season wondering ‘what if’ he didn’t fight enough.
Hathaway, who now plays for Philadelphia, failed along with his teammates to pull out a win Saturday night.
The Flyers were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of their second-round series.
The Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep at Xfinity Mobile Arena, ending the Flyers’ first playoff run since 2020.
Tyson Foerster and Alex Bump scored for Philadelphia in the loss.
The Hurricanes advance to the Eastern Conference finals with an 8-0 record, while the Flyers’ season ends.
Though Hathaway is out, he can still celebrate his nomination last month as Philadelphia’s 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy nominee.
The trophy is given annually “to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community,” the organization said.
The award marks Hathaway’s fifth nomination, “underscoring his sustained leadership and continued impact in the community,” team officials said.
“Since founding ‘Hath’s Heroes’ with his wife Lindsay in 2019, Hathaway has built a platform dedicated to supporting first responders and their families through program resources, financial assistance, and community-based programming. Inspired by his great-grandfather and Winnipeg firefighter, Garnet McElroy, Hath’s Heroes has grown into a sustained initiative that has raised over $220,000 since its inception.”
“Garnet Hathaway is the kind of teammate every organization hopes to have. Not just for what he brings on the ice, but for the impact he makes in the community,” said Dan Hilferty, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Spectacor and Flyers governor.
“What stands out most about Garnet is the way he connects with people. He doesn’t just show up – he invests in those moments,” Hilferty added. “For Garnet, this work has never been about recognition. It’s about making sure the men and women who serve our communities feel seen, supported, and deeply appreciated.”
“I am extremely honored to be nominated for this award,” Hathaway said. “Having a connection to first responders has always made me appreciate their dedication and sacrifices. The connections that Lindsay and I have made through Hath’s Heroes are the most rewarding part of doing this work. It is humbling to hear their stories about what they face on a daily basis.”
Since arriving in Philadelphia in 2023, Hathaway has significantly expanded the program’s reach, personally engaging with thousands of members of the first responders community through meet-and-greets, visiting local firehouses, and supporting community events across the region, the organization said.
Besides Philadelphia and Boston, Hathaway has previously played for the Calgary Flames and Washington Capitals.
Hathaway is the son of Suellen and John Hathaway, the latter a former Republican state senator from York County and CEO of Shucks Maine Lobster.
Shucks supplies raw lobster meat to international and local companies.
