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For Jake Voracek, an emotional homecoming as Flyers open season in Prague

The right winger will play an NHL game Friday in his homeland, the Czech Republic, in front of family and friends, including a special relative who has never seen him play an NHL game in person.

Jake Voracek (93) celebrates a goal with Kevin Hayes (13) and James van Riemsdyk (25) during a preseason game against the Islanders. Voracek and he Flyers open the season Friday in his homeland, the Czech Republic, against Chicago.
Jake Voracek (93) celebrates a goal with Kevin Hayes (13) and James van Riemsdyk (25) during a preseason game against the Islanders. Voracek and he Flyers open the season Friday in his homeland, the Czech Republic, against Chicago.Read moreSTEVEN M. FALK / Staff Photographer