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Flyers Fans Flock To Czech Republic For Friday's Season Opener Vs. Blackhawks

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Flyers kick off the regular season overseas on Friday. Some die hard fans are jumping at the chance to see the orange and black play in Prague.

Some of the Flyers faithful took off for the Czech Republic from Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.

About 200 people with the group Phans of Philly are taking the nine-hour trip ahead of Friday's game vs. the Chicago Blackhawks.

Let's hope the Flyers bring back a win.

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