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There's a reason Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry skated with teammates this morning at the team's practice facility in Voorhees, N.J., despite learning on Wednesday of the

**rinkrat** · April 17th, 2008, 10:41 PM

There's a reason Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry skated with teammates this morning at the team's practice facility in Voorhees, N.J., despite learning on Wednesday of the death of his 63-year-old father, Jaroslav Sr.

Modry, a veteran of 13 seasons and a nominee for this season's Masterton Trophy for his perseverance and dedication to the game, felt the camaraderie in the dressing room and on the ice would be the most effective therapy for him at this stage in his life. His father's death comes after a year-long battle with colon cancer in his native Ceske Budejovice in the Czech Republic.

"Getting back on the ice definitely gets my mind off of it," Modry told NHL.com. "You know, I have too many thoughts racing through my head right now and to have an opportunity to concentrate on something as a team feels good. I need to get away from the sad thoughts."

NHL.com - 2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

**PPharoah** · April 17th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Mo had an assist in his playoff game tonight, I am very happy he is on a playoff team and in the hunt, and thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family in this trying time.