Now in our 21st National Hockey League season, the New Jersey Devils continue to reach out to the community.

This commitment starts with the team’s owners—and continues with its management, players, and former players.

While our goals on the ice may be obvious—winning hockey games and bringing the Stanley Cup back to the state of New Jersey; our goals off the ice may not be so clear.

Our unique association with the National Basketball Association’s New Jersey Nets has created the New Jersey Nets and Devils Foundation—the not-for-profit, philanthropic arm of both teams. During the past season alone, the Devils have helped tens of thousands of people through countless numbers of civic and charitable organizations. Each of these organizations benefitted in a different way. Some were the result of the tragic events that affected our nation on September 11, 2001. Many received autographed memorabilia for their auctions, tricky trays, and raffles. Others received promotional items for their civic events. Several hard-working groups have made thousands of dollars for their charities through fund-raising programs and holiday parties

Devils’ players have visited children’s wards at area hospitals during the holiday season, while some players have attended charitable functions or participated in public service announcements to fight for a group’s cause.

The Devils have honored those who have served New Jersey hockey since 1983, by recognizing the top high school student/athletes since 1993, and have hosted the state’s high school ice hockey championship since 1998.

The recently-formed alumni association holds a charity golf classic every summer. Among the beneficiaries are local charities and a scholarship fund—now in its fourth season. The association also conducts a series of clinics for youth hockey groups throughout the state, while challenging area hockey teams to charity games.

Some of our less-fortunate neighbors have benefitted from our game night drives—the food drive, Toys for Tots, and the coat drive. Many of our corporate partners feel the same way we do about the community—FOX Sports Net, Modell’s, JVC, Mountain Dew, and Drake’s have joined us in various community relations efforts.

For further information on any of the Devils’ community relations programs, please contact the Devils’ Communications Department at 201-935-6050.