High School Player of the Month/Year
The Devils continue to honor the top student-athletes throughout
the state of New Jersey with its High School
Player of the Month/Year program
Each month from December through February, six student-athletes
from different conferences are selected as recipients of the award.
An All-Tournament Team is selected in March and an overall High
School Player of the Year is chosen at the conclusion of the season.
Winners are based on nominations received from varsity ice hockey
coaches throughout the state. Award winners and their guests receive
complimentary tickets to a Devils’ game, a plaque presented
by a Devils’ player, and dinner at the Continental Airlines
Arena’s Winners Club. Last season’s Player of the
Year was defenseman Kevin Kielt of Brick Township.
College Students
College students enrolled in sports management, communications,
journalism, or television and radio courses may be eligible to
attend a Devils’ game, and at the same time earn valuable
experience viewing the game night operations of a professional
sports team. This may include access to the press box and post-game
interview areas. Students interested in taking advantage of this
program should have their schools contact the Devils in writing
on the school’s letterhead.
Requests should be sent to the Devils’ Communications Department,
Continental Airlines Arena, P.O. Box 504, East Rutherford, NJ
07073. Please note that space is extremely limited.
High School Championship
As part of a corporate partnership with the New Jersey State Interscholastic
Athletic Association (NJSIAA), the Devils will host the New Jersey
State High School Ice Hockey Championship, presented by First USA
Bank through 2006. This season’s finals will feature a doubleheader,
and the Tournament of Champions in March.
Last year, the Delbarton Green Wave defeated the Brick Township
Green Dragons to claim the championship.
Tickets will be available for sale at both the arena box office
and through participating schools.
Dr. John J. McMullen Service
to New Jersey Hockey Award
Sponsored by the Devils and named after its founder, the Dr. John
J. McMullen Service to New Jersey Hockey Award is presented annually
to an individual who has served the sport of ice hockey throughout
the state of New Jersey. The award is given near the end of the
National Hockey League’s regular-season.
Last year’s recipient was Nancy Hughes, who has spent over
two decades as a youth hockey volunteer
Past winners include: Les Dodson, Jim Measday,
Glenn Resch, Butch Fortunato, Paul McInnis, Max McNab, Ken Gesner,
Dick Trimble, Dr. John J. McMullen, Harvey Cohen, Bob Auriemma,
John Warchol, Mike Nardello, Vin Godleski, Joan and Tony Mariconda,
Lou Lamoriello, and Mike Reynolds.
Youth Hockey
The Metropolitan Junior Hockey League, Atlantic Hockey League, and
New Jersey Youth Hockey League are recognized annually by the Devils
in its Center Ice game program. A complete directory of each league’s
officers/administrators, as well as a list of youth hockey teams,
with their contacts and phone numbers, are included. Information
on the Garden State Games is also included.
Local Rinks
Whether you are into ice hockey, figure skating, or just learning
to skate, local ice hockey rinks, complete with addresses and
phone numbers, are featured annually in the Devils’ game
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