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Oliver M., Bochum, Germany Here´s some Wallpaper Artwork made with Photoshop. Hope you enjoy it. I´ve been a Devils fan just a few months. I always loved ice hockey, but Im terrible on skates. :) I'm from Germany and the hockey leagues here are kind of boring. And one day I watched some NHL scores and I don't know, but from that day on, my interest for the Devils started. The "Memorable Moments" on this Page did the Rest to become a Fan. Great Team. So, the Red Home tricot (jersey) is ordered, I look forward to the next season, and some sleepless nights, because the NHL Games are shown at 1 to 4 am in Germany. I hope one day I´ll have the money to come to New Jersey and watch a live game at Prudential Center. So Greetings to all NJD Fans and have a great Summer! |
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Jennifer, Pompano Beach, FL I've been a Devils fan since they moved to Jersey & my dad took me to thier 1st game! I stayed a fan even after I moved from Clifton, NJ, to Pompano Beach, FL, 16 years ago. I go to see them every time they're down to play the Panthers. It's cool because my daughter goes in her Panthers jersey & I go in my Devils jersey. The best was the year the all-star game was down here, we got our pic w/ the Stanly Cup & I met Martin Brodeur while he was there w/ his own kids!! He was even nice enough to sign my jersey for me! How cool was that?! This Devils fan will never forget! |
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Mike, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada This season marked the first time in 6 years the Devs made it back to Alberta - They rewarded me with 4 points and two great games!!! Of course the Edmonton fans didn't even recognize my Kansas City Scouts jersey but the Flames fans were a bit more knowledgable and loved my Rockies Jersey. I was hoping Lanny (McDonald) was in the building to sign it but I got almost even better. I met Chico Resch later and he signed it asking " Where did you get that ugly thing?!?" It highlighted a 1-0 shutout of the Flames!!! |
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Mike S., Westwood, NJ This was a drawing I made of Martin Brodeur for my college thesis at William Paterson University of NJ. I made a limited series of hockey cards for my graphic design senior thesis. I used original hand drawings of that period's greatest players using watercolor pencils and then scanned them into the computer and added computer generated graphics to create the work. I then made all promotional materials and packaging associated with selling a real world product. I got an A. |
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Jason, Rockaway, NJ The first game I went to was the first ever time the Devils played the Ducks. I remember my friend being excited to see Chris Terreri in net because he was so good (which he was). But that night some guy named Martin Brodeur was in goal and got the win. It's 15 years later, Marty is the best goaltender in the world, and I have a room, house, and car filled with Devils memorabilia. I used to get to as many games as I could back in the Meadowlands. While I was away at college, I couldn't get the games on TV, so I would sit in my room and listen to every game on nhl.com. I am so happy to be home and have season tickets in Section 232. I have passed my love for the team on to my brother, and now the both of us give our all to support the team, we never miss a game, and I firmly believe that's the way it should be. I love the Devils because they are a no all-star, team first, defense first, hard-working, grind it out team. They typify a hard-working Jersey guy like myself. The entire organization, from Lou on down, does everything the right way, which is a hard claim to make for some other franchises not only in the NHL but throughout sports. Every player on the New Jersey Devils plays for the front of that Jersey, and in New Jersey, that's all that matters!!! |
| Boof, Sacramento, CA It's not easy being a Devil's fan in California where there are three hard-core, fanatical franchises here. When I moved to Sacramento from Asbury Park in 1993 to go to school, I was the only one at my college wearing red. So, I did what any other red-blooded Garden Stater would do...I formed a Devil's fan club called "The Red Bandwagon." When I graduated in 2000, we were 46-people strong! |
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Ryan, Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada Me and my daughters getting ready for the first Devils visit to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in six long years on Dec. 21, 2007. Alexa, 4 on the left and Victoria, almost 2, on the right. We won 3-1! So great to finally see the Devs out west again. We also went to the Calgary game two nights later, and we won again, 1-0 in OT!!! |
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Frank & Robin, Piscataway, NJ We wanted so badly to go to Opening Night at the Prudential Center on Oct. 27. The problem was, we couldn't go because we were getting married that day. Not to be deterred, we got married, had a blast at the reception, and then went back to the hotel we were staying at that night, threw on our Devils jerseys and watched the game. Robin never even took off her tiara! Even on our wedding day, we made sure we caught the game! GO DEVILS AND #15 AND #9! |
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Kevin, Parlin, NJ My girlfriend and I were walking out of The Rock after the Devils beat the Isles on Feb. 23. To my surprise who is right in front of me walking none other then Mike Emrick. We exchanged hellos and next thing i know were are talking about all things hockey. Our conversation lasted nearly a half-hour as we walked together to Newark-Penn Station. He even offered to buy me a bag of popcorn at the station. He said it was the best around; well he was right. I missed my train but it was worth it! |
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John, Old Bridge, NJ I have been watching hockey since 1966, and yes I have to admit I was a Ranger fan. However, when the great State of NJ got their own hockey team I became a convert. I have been here for the bad times as well as the three Cups. When I starting going out with my wife she had never been to a hockey game in her life. Even our wedding had a Devils theme. Now she is a rabid SheDevil, and goes to every game with me. There is only one team for us "Lets go Devils!" |
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Michele, Bayonne, NJ I made sure I bought a ticket for the Friday, Nov. 30 game, even though it wasn't part of my partial season ticket plan, because I wanted the Inaugural Season puck...but I got more than I bargained for! That was the game that Parise had his first career natural hat trick, the Devils sixth straight win, and Brodeur's 94th career shut out, winning 4-0 against the Montreal Canadiens. I kept cheering David Clarkson on, all the while hearing in my head the cadence from the rock song, "Last Train to Clarksville." When I got home, I was so pumped up from such an exciting game that I couldn't go to sleep. That's when I started writing alternate lyrics to that old Monkees song, and I only relaxed when I finished praising the NJ Devils!!! Read Michele's lyrics here. |
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Cris, Oak Ridge, NJ I remember as a kid in the 5th grade when the first Mighty Duck movie came out that I first got into hockey. But it wasn't until a fateful night during the 1993-1994 season, just about a year later, that I was brought to my first Devils game vs. the Habs at the old Brendan Byrne Arena (a 5-2 Devils win). I distinctly remember the relative "awe" of the crowd watching this rookie goaltender that no one knew anything about...except that he was pretty good...and that WE had him. I have been to countless games since then; most notably many games in the playoffs of all three Cup years, both home wins of the '06 Rangers sweep, both Stevens and Daneyko banner raisings, the last opening night at Continental, and my brother and I even skipped out on Easter dinner (a major no-no in an Italian family) to see the last regular season game ever to be played in the old building. We were both also there for the last game ever played at CAA. I was at the first-ever opening night at the Rock, and the first Devils victory over the Rangers in the last regular season game at our new home. I was unfortunately not born in time for the Devils' first season, and it took me a bit to catch on to this fantastic sport that has been such a massive part of my life since that cold late autumn's eve back in December of 1993. There has not been a day nor game since then that I have not given my all to support this club, and I will forever bleed red, black, and white. And will always be on the front line of our Legion. |
| Frank, Thornton, CO I've been a Devils fan for a long time. I relocated with my job in 1999 to Colorado, and still follow the team. I've attended some games here in CO in 2003, and last month on March 15. (We won 4-2.) Last year, I had an opportunity to go to Cancun with my family and other friends, but didn't have a passport. Instead, I came to NJ and saw three Devils games which turned out to be the final ones at the old Meadowlands Arena. I own three jerseys; two away and one red home jersey. I look forward to the continued success of the Devils at the Rock, and would like to keep in touch with fellow Devils fans online. Rock your Red! Go Devils!! |
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Russell, Newark, NJ I've been a Devils fan since 1993. My first game was against the Minnesota North Stars in January of 1993, a Devils 5-1 win. I've been going to games every year since 1994-95 and I love it. I collect a lot of Devils items from playoff towels to programs as well as tickets from the 2004-05 lockout. One of my happiest days was finding out the Devils were coming to my hometown of Newark, and this building has been great to the fans and the people of Newark. Rock Your Red and Don't Stop Believing!! LETS GO DEVILS!!!! |
| Phil, Parsippany, NJ Little did I know at the time that the team I saw win a thrilling 5-4 game over Hartford would become such an important part of my life. That December 3, 1982 victory at the old Brendan Byrne Arena was the first of hundreds of Devils games that I have been fortunate enough to see in person. Most of them in the Meadowlands, a fair share in opposing cities and gratefully this season in the world's best hockey arena, The Rock! The Devils arrival in '82 finally gave us New Jersey hockey fans a real home team to support. The lack of wins the first few seasons did not matter to this fan as the Devils were a hard working club that had tons of character and characters. Who can forget the likes of Chico Resch between the pipes, the toughness of Mel Bridgman or the "Kid Line" of Jeff Larmer, Aaron Broten and Paul Gagne. Soon after young stars such as Ken Daneyko, John MacLean, Bruce Driver, Pat Verbeek and Kirk Muller were brought in and our first playoff berth was not too far off. I nearly jumped through the roof of my parents house when Johnny Mac's overtime shot hit twine that night in Chicago. That memorable playoff run of 1988 was the stepping stone to the greatness that our Devils have achieved in the last 20 seasons. Fast forward to three Stanley Cup Championships later and being privileged to have cheered on Devils greats and Hall of Famers such as Scott Stevens and Marty Brodeur for many seasons. To me, being a Devils fan is all about pride and being part of the family. It has always been about what is on the front of the jersey, not the back. Let's Go Devils! Bring the Cup back to Jersey! |
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Aileen, Lopatcong, NJ I became a fan over five years ago when my brother brought me to a game. Since then I have been in love with the sport and in love with the Devils. That same love and obsession has transcended into my son Antonio. Here he is wearing his Devils Jersey all geared up and ready to play. |
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Matt, Reynoldsville, PA I live in a Pittsbugh Penguins region. The only way I get to watch the Devils is if I go to Pittsburgh to watch them play the Pens. I watch them on TV only when they play the Penguins or just listen to them on the internet, but I get by. |
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Justin, Secaucus, NJ I've been a Devils fan since I was eight years old and I have been loving every minute of it. I always try to have something Devils on, I still remember my first-ever game I went to was against the Flyers and the Devils. We won with Chris Terreri in net and since then I was hooked. To this day I still play ice hockey and I also referee! I am so looking forward for the playoffs at the ROCK this year. The Rock is the best arena in the world – I loved it ever since I went to the open house in October of 2007 LETS GO DEVILS!! See all of you at the Rock!!! |
| Sarra, Union Beach, NJ I was always a Devils fan, going to games every couple of years. But the way I became a die hard is actually a funny story. Feb. 8, 2007: my dad got two tickets from his friend, and he was going to take my sister. I really wanted to go because it had been a few years since I went to a game. I had a dentist checkup though, and thank God I had one of my better checkups because I got to go to the game. The Devils beat the Islanders, and it was an amazing feeling. After that game, I started reading up about the history and the current players, and I'd watch all the games on TV. I went to one more game that season, the Devils won in a long shootout against the Senators. It's a year later now, and I can't believe the progress I've made. When other fans talk to me they can't believe I learned so much in just a year. This season, I went to Opening Night at the Rock and fell in love with the arena. I went to a lot of games this season, usually one a week or every other week. I love being a New Jersey Devils fan, and I wouldn't have it any other way. Good thing for that good dentist checkup, eh? [Yes, I'm even working on my Canadian lingo.] |
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John, Westbury, NJ "When I started playing Hockey in 1996, my parents started taking me to Islander and Ranger games, and the first games I went to were mostly Devils games. I began to root for them ever since. My first trip to the Rock this season when they played Philly in December was my favorite moment. It was the first time I was finally among people I could call friends. The arena was booming, the fans were loud, Marty stopped a penalty shot [against Daniel Briere], and the Devils won. It was an amazing feeling then, and when I went to my second game in January. I will now be working on season tickets every season to root side-by-side with my fellow fans for the best hockey team on ice." |
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Matthew, Perryville, MD "For many years my grandparents, Arthur and Margaret Brown, had season tickets. They even introduced me to hockey and the New Jersey Devils when I was very young and I've been a huge fan since. I grew up as a Devils fan because they were Devils fans. The best times I had with my grandparents were at Devils games. In 1995, the three of us shared a joyous tear when Scottie raised the Stanley Cup over his head for the first time. My grandmother passed on in 2001 but wore the Red and Black proudly til that day. My grandfather joined her in 2002 and his literal last words were, "Go Devils." I have carried on their love not only for hockey but for Devils hockey as well by teaching my kids the greatest game and the greatest team to play that game, the New Jersey Devils." |
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 Randy & AnnMarie, Yonkers, NY"It's not easy being Devils fans from Yonkers. It was even harder being a hockey fan during the lockout. To get our fix, my fiancee and I braved a snowstorm and drove up to Bridgeport, CT to see the River Rats take on the Sound Tigers. It wasn't the NHL but we did get to see Zach Parise before he was a star. Let's Go Devils! " |
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Chris, Carlstadt, NJ "I love the Devils, been a fan since I was born, I have season tickets in Section 10, I experienced the 2003 Stanley Cup championship games, and i will be buying a new red Parise jersey for the Rock Your Red and I will be at every home game throughout the playoffs." |
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