Former Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen received some personal attention Thursday from President Obama at the White House.
Timonen, who is retired and living in Haddonfield, and his Chicago Blackhawks teammates, coaches and club personnel were honored for winning last year's Stanley Cup.
Obama called Timonen and goalie Scott Darling "two unsung heroes." He praised Timonen for his great career and overcoming blood clots before joining the Hawks last season.
He had kind words for Darling, praising his act of kindness to a homeless man during a recent Chicago road trip.
"It is always fun to have the Stanley Cup here," Obama told reporters.