When the Flyers host talented Chicago on Saturday afternoon, the expected sellout crowd will include a proud group of middle-aged men who played key roles in the development of the players now wearing orange and black.
It's the Flyers' annual father-son weekend, a chance for the players to bond with their dads and show thanks for all their sacrifices - whether it was getting up early and driving them to youth hockey tournaments, working an extra job to pay for pricey equipment, or doing some other unselfish act along the way.
The fathers will attend the matinee at 1 p.