Flyers, USO Surprise Serviceman With Alumni Fantasy Camp Invite
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Ed Novotny is a Feltonville native and a huge Philadelphia Flyers fan.
He's also been in the Army since he graduated Olney High School in 1985.
With the help the United Service Organizations, the Flyers set up a surprise on Wednesday.
"It will be a real big shock to him, so it will be good to see the look of his face," former Flyers winger Bob Kelly said before the big reveal.
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By sending Novotny to Flyers Fantasy Camp in Atlantic City, he'll get a chance to skate with the team that he's loved for so long.
"Didn't see it coming," Novotny said.
"Whenever we can recognize a military member, it's just a great feeling," said former Flyers player Brad Marsh.
"It's an honor to serve but to be able to play with guys like that, it's a dream come true," Novotny said.