Mission Statement
The Devils’ Alumni Association was formed for the purpose
of bringing together former Devils’ players to develop
enjoyable civic activities and charitable fund raisers, to participate
in worthwhile charity/community service programs, and to develop
means to help promote amateur hockey. Former Devils’ defensemen
Bruce Driver and Randy Velischek, and forward John MacLean are
the directors of the association. Driver played with the Devils
for 12 seasons from 1983-84 through 1994-95 and was a member
of the 1995 Stanley Cup Championship club. Velischek appeared
in 304 games with New Jersey from 1985-86 through 1989-90. He
has been a member of the club’s radio broadcast team since
1995-96. MacLean is New Jersey’s all-time leading scorer.
For further information, please contact the
Devils at (201) 935-6050.
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Charity
Golf Classic
The organization held
its fourth annual charity golf classic September 10, 2002
at the Ballyowen Golf Club in Hardyston, NJ. This season’s
event benefitted the Children’s Miracle Network
NJ/NY Metro Area, Inc. and the alumni association. Driver,
MacLean and Velischek were the tournament’s chairmen.
Among the participants were former Devils Aaron Broten,
Alain Chevrier, and Glenn “Chico” Resch as
well as current players
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Scholarships
Among the association’s charitable endeavors, four $2,500
scholarships are provided annually to deserving high school senior
hockey players. The purpose of this program is to assist in their
education at the college or university of their choice. Interested
student/athletes, their parents, coaches, athletic directors,
and/or principals should contact the association for an application.
Hockey Clinics
The association conducts on-ice clinics for your youth hockey
group or high school ice hockey team free of charge. You provide
the ice time and the 20-35 youngsters and the association will
provide the presentation—specifically designed for your
group. The length of each session will be based on ice availability
and group size. The presenters, Bruce Driver, Randy Velischek,
and John MacLean have a combined 41 years of National Hockey League
playing experience. Up to seven drills are included: circle follow,
passing, one-or-two-on-none, shooting/pivoting, two-on-none passing,
one-on-one combinations, and four corners/one timers.
Charity Hockey Games
The association may be available to challenge your hockey team
to benefit the charity of your choice. Last season, the association
took on members of the Paterson, NJ Fire Department and the Port
Authority of New York/New Jersey Police Department to raise money
for September 11 relief funds.
Charities
Bruce Driver and Randy Velischek each took part in "Career
Days" at local schools, addressing students about their experiences
and career paths to the NHL and life after hockey. Velischek kicked
off the Boys & Girls Club SMART Hockey Program by speaking
to members about the importance of good study habits and work
ethic. Fifteen participating Boys & Girls Clubs were in attendance.
There are 1,500 boys and girls enrolled in the program.
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