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Dear  Fellow  New  Jerseyans:    As  a  State,  we  have  never  been  more  strong  than  now  as  we  rebuild  from  the  damage  caused  by  Superstorm  Sandy.    Though  the  charitable  foundaAon  of  the  New  Jersey  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center,  Devils  Care,  we  have  tried  to  help  ease  our  fellow  New  Jerseyans  suffering  though  the  donaAon  of  food,  clothing,  blankets  and  money  to  the  Sandy  New  Jersey  Relief  Fund  founded  by  First  Lady  Mary  Pat  ChrisAe.    Our  fans  have  been  instrumental  in  helping  our  efforts  to  bolster  those  who  needed  help  in  the  aJermath  of  the  storm.      The  enAre  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  family  strongly  believes  that  our  State  is  indeed  Stronger  than  the  Storm.    Devils  Care  was  founded  to  support  “Jersey’s  Team”  and  is  assisted  by  our  dedicated  fans  who  share  a  love  for  New  Jersey.        On  the  following  pages  you  will  learn  about  the  many  programs  we  support  that  bring  out  the  best  in  our  State.    Please  contact  us  directly  or  use  the  links  provided  inside  if  you’d  like  to  help  support  these  organizaAons  working  to  make  New  Jersey  an  even  beMer  state  to  call  home.    I  would  personally  like  to  thank  all  the  Devils  players,  alumni,  fans,  volunteers  and,  of  course,  the  great  associates  who  work  at  the  Rock,  Devils  Care  raised  and  donated  over  $1  million  in  funds,  goods  and  services  in  just  the  last  year  alone.    If  you’re  interesAng  in  helping,  please  contact  us  or  use  the  links  we  have  provided  inside  to  the  programs  we  assist.    Thank  you  for  all  your  support  throughout  the  year.      Best  wishes,    Jeff  Vanderbeek  

Our  Com

mitm

ent  Welcome  to  the  Annual  Report  of  Devils  Care  

 

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Table  of  Contents  

What  We  Do     4  

Superstorm  Sandy  Relief  Efforts   5  

Youth  Hockey   9  

Health  &  Wellness   14  

Honoring  the  Military     17  

EducaAon   18  

Community  Pride   22  

Alumni  Appearances   25  

In-­‐Kind  DonaAons   26  

Contents  

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NJ  Devil  always  lends  a  helping  hand  to  support  Devils  Care  iniAaAves.  

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What  W

e  Do  

q PrudenAal  Center  and  the  New  Jersey  Devils  help  support  over  825  non-­‐profits  in  New  Jersey.    

q The  New  Jersey  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  work  with  local  and  statewide  community  organizaAons  to  support  important  programs  that  include  aid  to  children,  health  and  wellness,  educaAon,  and  hockey  development.    q In  the  wake  of  Superstorm  Sandy,  the  New  Jersey  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  spearheaded  a  number  of  different  relief  efforts  including  charity  hockey  games  to  raise  funds,  food  and  clothing  donaAons.      q The  New  Jersey  Devils  are  commiMed  to  youth  hockey  through  the  Street  Devils  programs  and  grassroots  iniAaAves  like  Hockey  In  Newark.  

q Devils  Alumni  play  an  important  role  as  ambassadors  in  the  community.  Throughout  the  year,  they  support  many  causes  including  school,  community  and  hospital  visits  and  local  charitable  fundraisers.    

q The  New  Jersey  Devils  conAnue  to  support  the  Newark  Public  School  Honor  Roll  Program  by  rewarding  high-­‐achieving  students.  

q Devils  Care  provides  deeply  discounted  Ackets  to  support  the  Mayor’s  Pass.    These  vouchers  are  distributed  throughout  Newark,  making  thousands  of  Ackets  to  events  available  over  the  course  of  the  year.    q PrudenAal  Center  provides  assistance  and  event  space  for  local  non-­‐profits  to  host  fundraising  events,  community  outreach  iniAaAves  and  meeAngs.      

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Superstorm  Sandy  

Relief  Efforts  Jersey’s  Team,  Jersey  Strong    

 Superstorm  Sandy  leJ  a  path  of  destrucAon  in  its  wake  and  the  Devils  Care  jumped  into  acAon  immediately  with  their  relief  efforts.    PrudenAal  Center  and  the  Devils  donated  over  2,000  pounds  of  food,  6,700  blankets  and  towels  plus  2,400  pieces  of  clothing  to  different  relief  organizaAons  throughout  New  Jersey  including  the  State  of  New  Jersey’s  aid  distribuAon  center  at  Monmouth  Racetrack.    Jersey’s  Team  also  hosted  a  Hurricane  Sandy  Central  page,  www.newjerseydevils.com/jerseystrong  which  helped  direct  fans  to  Amely  informaAon  regarding  Sandy  relief  efforts  and  cleanups.    

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NJ  Devil,  seen  here  with  Governor  ChrisAe,  crisscrossed  the  State  offering  his  own  special  brand  of  assistance  aJer  Hurricane  Sandy  visiAng  shelters  and  first  responders,  delivering  donaAons  and  assisAng  with  food  and  

clothing  drives.  

 

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Superstorm  Sandy  

Relief  Efforts  UlCmate  Fan  OpportuniCes    

 The  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  held  three  online  raffles  for  fans  to  win  an  UlAmate  Day  with  the  Devils,  an  UlAmate  Kids  Birthday  with  the  Devils  and  the  UlAmate  Rolling  Stones  50  &  CounAng  Experience.    Fans  helped  raise  over  $20,000  for  Sandy  Relief  efforts  through  the  raffles.    A  mystery  puck  night  was  held  where  fans  had  the  opportunity  to  purchase  a  puck  signed  by  a  Devils  player  or  alumni  for  a  donaAon  of  $20.  Five  hundred  pucks  were  signed  and  purchased  with  all  proceeds  going  to  Hurricane  relief  efforts.      

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The  UlAmate  Rolling  Stones  50  &  CounAng  experience  package  included  2  premium  Ackets,  2  round  trip  Ackets  from  United  Airlines,  a  one  night  hotel  stay,    

an  exclusive  backstage  tour  and  PlaAnum  Club  access.  

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Superstorm  Sandy  

Relief  Efforts  Hockey  Games  that  Help  

 PrudenAal  Center  hosted  the  Global  Hockey  Legends  game  where  the  North  American  Hockey  Legends  faced  off  against  the  Russian  Hockey  Legends.      This  clash  of  notable  NHL  alumni  including  Ken  Daneyko,  Bruce  Driver,  Grant  Marshall,  Jim  Dowd,  Sergei  Brylin,  Billy  Guerin,  Claude  Lemieux,  Randy  McKay,  Stephane  Richer  and  Brendan  Shanahan  helped  raise  funds  to  benefit  the  Hurricane  Sandy  New  Jersey  Relief  Fund  founded  by  New  Jersey  First  Lady  Mary  Pat  ChrisAe.  Over  6,000  enthusiasAc  fans  came  to  the  Rock  to  help  raise  over  $50,000.      Devils  head  coach  Peter  DeBoer  spearheaded  the  Devils  Alumni  charity  game  versus  the  New  Jersey  Colonials  at  Mennen  Ice  Arena  in  Morristown.    Former  Devils  including  ScoM  Stevens,  Chris  Terreri,  John  MacLean,  Sergei  Brylin,  Bruce  Driver  and  Ken  Daneyko  all  took  to  the  ice  to  help  raise  funds.      7  

North  American  and  Russian  Hockey  Legends  came  together  at  PrudenAal  Center  to  help  raise  funds  for  Superstorm  Sandy  Relief.  

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Superstorm  Sandy  

Relief  Efforts  Tumbling  Ahead  with  Hope  

 The  Kellogg’s  Tour  of  GymnasAcs  Champions  made  a  stop  at  PrudenAal  Center  in  early  November  2012;  just  a  few  weeks  aJer  Superstorm  Sandy  hit  New  Jersey.    USA  GymnasAcs  and  PrudenAal  Center  teamed  up  to  visit  two  shelters  in  Essex  County  &  an  aid  distribuAon  center  in  Hoboken  to  thank  volunteers,  provide  hope  to  those  who  sustained  devastaAng  losses  and  lend  a  helping  hand  organizing  donaAons  for  a  few  hours  prior  to  the  show.    

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Members  of  the  2012  US  Olympic  GymnasAcs  Team,  including  Gabby  Douglas  and  McKalya  Maroney  seen  here  with  County  ExecuAve  Joe  DiVencenzo  stopped  at  Turtle  Back  Zoo  (West  Orange,  NJ),  a  site  used  by  Essex  County  as  a  shelter  aJer  

Superstorm  Sandy,  prior  to  their  performance  at  PrudenAal  Center.    

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Street  Devils  Program    

Street  Devils  was  established  in  1997  in  partnership  with  the  NHL  to  make  hockey  more  accessible  to  New  Jersey  children  and  to  provide  local  communiAes  with  a  youth  sports  program  that  promotes  educaAon,  sportsmanship,  and  fitness  through  parAcipaAon  in  hockey.      

Over  50,000  children  parCcipated  in  16  years    

 Clinics  by  Devils  alumni  have  helped  the  program’s  reach,  with  over  125  organizaAons  having  parAcipated  in  the  program  since  its  incepAon.    The  Devils  also  provide  these  centers  with  donaAons  of  street  hockey  gear  and  equipment.  

Youth  Hockey  

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NJ  Devil  along  with  Devils  alumni  Bruce  Driver  and  Jim  Dowd  visited  Boys  and  Girls  Club  of  Pequannock  for  a  summerAme  Street  Devils  clinic.  

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As  a  part  of  the  NHL’s  Hockey  is  for  Everyone  iniAaAve,  Hockey  In  Newark  is  a  non-­‐profit  organizaAon  commiMed  to  offering  the  game  of  hockey  to  Newark  youth,  regardless  of  their  backgrounds  or  abiliAes.  Over  200  children  have  taken  part  in  their  programming  this  year;  with  over  1,000  since  its  creaAon  in  2003.    "In  10  years,  we'd  like  to  see  somebody  draJed  into  the  NHL  from  Newark.  And  we  feel  very  strongly  about  that.”  –  Jeff  Vanderbeek,  Chairman  New  Jersey  

Devils    The  Devils’  commitment  to  the  program  was  exemplified  by  teaming  up  with  the  NHLPA  to  donate  50  sets  of  brand  new  equipment  to  Hockey  In  Newark.  The  sets  of  equipment  included  brand  new  helmets,  shoulder  pads,  gloves,  hockey  pants,  shin  guards,  and  skates.  

Youth  Hockey  

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This  program  gives  children  ages  8-­‐18  in  the  Newark  community  the  opportunity  to  try  the  sport  of  ice  hockey.    

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Youth  Hockey  Central    

The  New  Jersey  Devils  support  youth  hockey  across  the  State.    New  Jersey  Youth  Hockey  Central,  presented  by  AmeriHealth  New  Jersey,  is  the  one  source  for  all  youth  hockey.    The  site  is  devoted  to  providing  insight  into  what  is  going  on  with  youth  hockey  in  the  state  of  New  Jersey  from  the  mite  level  through  the  high  school  level.      The  Devils  are  the  first  NHL  team  to  include  a  page  providing  all  state  high  school  hockey  standings  and  staAsAcs.    The  site  features  stories  highlighAng  players,  coaches,  and  programs  that  are  doing  excepAonally  well  and  making  a  difference  in  the  community  they  serve.  

Youth  Hockey  

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Local  youth  hockey  players  ready  for  puck  drop    at  AmeriHealth  Pavilion.  

 

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AmeriHealth  Youth  Hockey  Marquee  Match-­‐Up  

 The  AmeriHealth  Youth  Hockey  Marquee  Match  Up  provides  the  opportunity  to  fulfill  the  dreams  of  New  Jersey  boys  and  girls  by  playing  on  the  PrudenAal  Center’s  ice.        

Program  has  given  over  3,500  youth  hockey  players  the  

opportunity  to  skate  on  the  Devils’  home  ice    

   These  matches  occur  during  the  first  intermission  of  Devils  games  where  youth  ice  hockey  teams  from  the  local  area  have  the  opportunity  to  play  on  the  ice  at  the  Rock.      

Youth  Hockey  

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The  Gold  Coast  Admirals  Hockey  Club  Mites  get  ready  to  take  to  the  ice.    

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NJSIAA  High  School  Varsity  Ice  Hockey      The  New  Jersey  State  High  School  Ice  Hockey  Championships  and  the  Championship  luncheon  are  hosted  at  PrudenAal  Center.    This  year’s  matchups  featured  teams  from  Bridgewater-­‐Raritan,  Chatham,  Delbarton,  Don  Bosco  Prep,  Morristown  and  Randolph.        

20th  Season  of  Honoring  High  School  Players    

 The  New  Jersey  Devils  High  School  Players  of  the  Month  program  honors  six  athletes,  one  from  each  of  six  different  conferences,  each  month  from  December  through  February.        Winners  are  based  on  nominaAons  received  from  coaches  throughout  the  State  and  voted  on  by  local  media.  Award  winners  and  their  guests  receive  Ackets  to  a  Devils'  game,  a  plaque  presented  by  a  Devils'  player  and  dinner  compliments  of  the  Devils.  

Youth  Hockey  

13  Chatham,  Delbarton  and  Randolph  celebrated  their  2013  

victories  on  the  ice  at  PrudenAal  Center.  

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Heath  &  W

ellness  Brightening  Up  Children’s  Hospital    

of  New  Jersey        PrudenAal  Center  teamed  up  with  Ringling  Bros.  and  Barnum  &  Bailey  to  redesign  the  waiAng  room  at  the  Pediatric  Health  Center  of  the  Children’s  Hospital  of  New  Jersey  at  Newark  Beth  Israel  Medical  Center.  Based  on  the  theme  of  Built  to  Amaze!,  the  waiAng  room  was  transformed  into  a  first-­‐of-­‐its-­‐kind,  circus  theme  with  children  in  mind.      “Barnabas  Health  is  excited  and  proud  that  PrudenCal  Center  and  Ringling  Brothers  teamed  up  to  design  the  

waiCng  room  at  the  Pediatric  Health  Center  in  The  Children’s  Hospital  of  New  Jersey  at  Newark  Beth  Israel  Medical  Center,”  stated  Barry  H.  Ostrowsky,  President  and  Chief  

ExecuCve  Officer  of  Barnabas  Health.  “We  believe  the  bright  colors,  circus  theme  and  new  toys  will  bring  cheer  and  joy  to  the  thousands  of  children  who  come  to  the  hospital  each  year  and  help  make  their  experience  as  

enjoyable  as  possible.”      14  

In  addiAon  to  unveiling  the  new  room,  the  Reading  with  Ringling  program  was  introduced  into  the  Pediatric  Center’s  exisAng  reading  iniAaAve.  The  world-­‐famous  Ringling  Bros.  Clown  Alley  visited  with  children  throughout  the  hospital  brining  

smiles  and  cheer.  

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Health  &  W

ellness  Gilda’s  Club  

 PrudenAal  Center  helps  support  the  local  chapters  of  Gilda’s  Club  Northern  New  Jersey  in  Newark  and  Hackensack.  Gilda’s  Club  helps  create  welcoming  communiAes  of  free  support  for  everyone  living  with  cancer  along  with  their  family  and  friends.  Their  innovaAve  program  is  an  essenAal  complement  to  medical  care,  providing  networking  and  support  groups,  workshops,  educaAon  and  social  acAviAes.    This  year,  Gilda’s  Club  will  be  honoring  PrudenAal  Center  for  its  dedicaAon  to  the  families  of  the  organizaAon  by  naming  a  room  in  its  honor  in  their  new  Newark  Clubhouse  at  Newark  Beth  Israel  Medical  Center.  

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The  new  clubhouse  at  Newark  Beth  Israel  Medical  Center  opened  in  September  2012.  This  4,000-­‐

square-­‐foot,  four-­‐story  building  houses  and  offers    free  support  services  to  anyone  facing  cancer.  

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ellness  

Annual  Holiday  Hospital  Visits    Every  holiday  season,  the  New  Jersey  Devils  visit  a  number  of  local  New  Jersey  hospitals  to  spread  cheer  to  children  who  have  to  spend  the  holidays  in  the  hospital.    Members  of  the  team’s  coaching  staff  and  NJ  Devil  visited  St.  Barnabas  Medical  Center  (Livingston,  NJ),  Hackensack  University  Medical  Center  (Hackensack,  NJ),  Robert  Wood  Johnson  Medical  Center  (New  Brunswick,  NJ),  Holy  Name  Medical  Center  (Teaneck,  NJ),  University  Hospital  (Newark,  NJ),  St.  Joseph’s  Regional  Medical  Center  (Paterson,  NJ),  Morristown  Memorial  (Morristown,  NJ)  and  Overlook  Hospital  (Summit,  NJ).      

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Devils  coaches  ScoM  Stevens  and  Chris  Terreri  visited  with  a  young  paAent  at  local  area  hospital  during  the  holiday  season.  

   

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Honoring  the  Military  

Honoring  a  Hero  Every  Game    PrudenAal  Center  and  the  New  Jersey  Devils  are  proud  to  support  our  naAon’s  military.    The  American  Patriot  Program  works  with  NHL  teams  throughout  the  season  to  honor  the  sacrifices  of  our  NaAon’s  Purple  Heart  recipients.      

Over  100  military  members  and  first  responders  have  been  recognized  since  

2010    In  partnership  with  PrudenAal,  the  New  Jersey  Devils  highlight  a  hero  during  every  home  game  of  the  season.      This  season,  the  team  honored  Medal  of  Honor  Recipient  Staff  Sargent  Clinton  Romesha.  

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Romesha  was  awarded  Medal  of  Honor  for  his  heroic  acAons  during  a  daylong  aMack  on  his  outpost  in  Afghanistan.  

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College  Radio  Night      The  New  Jersey  Devils  hosted  their  second  annual  College  Radio  Night  on  April  1.      

24  students  from  13  colleges  &  universiCes  

 The  exclusive  event,  in  conjuncAon  with  College  Radio  Day,  affords  college  radio  students  the  opportunity  to  embark  on  a  rare  learning  experience.      This  year’s  event  was  highlighted  by  a  panel  discussion  with  several  key  members  of  the  radio  and  television  broadcast  teams  for  the  New  Jersey  Devils,  as  well  as  students’  ability  to  cover  a  New  Jersey  Devils  game  that  same  evening.  

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 Students  from  Curry  College,  East  Stroudsburg  University,  Kean  

University,  ManhaManville  College,  Monmouth  University,  Montclair  State  University,  Pace  University,  Rowan  University,  Seton  Hall  

University,  The  College  of  New  Jersey,  University  of  Maryland,  William  Paterson  University  and  York  College  were  in  aMendance.  

 

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Read  Across  America      The  New  Jersey  Devils  join  schools  across  the  United  States  each  spring  in  celebraAng  Read  Across  America.  Players,  alumni,  and  broadcasters  visit  local  schools  in  an  effort  to  promote  literacy  and  educaAon  by  reading  to  elementary  school  children.      This  year,  members  of  the  Devils  Alumni  AssociaAon,  including  Bruce  Driver,  Grant  Marshall,  and  Jim  Dowd  parAcipated  in  Read  Across  America  by  traveling  across  the  state  of  New  Jersey  to  appear  in  classrooms  to  read  to  children  and  promote  the  importance  of  reading  in  schools.    

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Devils  alumni  Jim  Dowd  and  NJ  Devil  aMended  a  Read  Across  America  celebraAon  at  Roberto  Clemente  School  in  Newark.  

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EducaAon  New  Jersey  Devils  Alumni  AssociaCon  Scholarship  

 The  New  Jersey  Devils  Alumni  AssociaAon  Scholarship  is  a  yearly  award  given  to  four  graduaAng  high  school  athletes  in  recogniAon  of  their  conAnued  success  both  on  and  off  of  the  ice.    Winners  of  this  award  receive  a  $2,500  scholarship  to  help  support  their  higher  educaAon  costs  at  the  college  or  university  of  their  choice.        This  year’s  honorees  are  Allison  Aiello,  Maplewood,  NJ  (Morristown-­‐Beard  Academy/Middlebury  College),  Nicholas  Auriemma,  Brick,  NJ  (Brick  Township  HS/Boston  College),  Ketul  Patel,  Kendall  Park,  NJ  (South  Brunswick  HS/Vanderbilt  Univ.)  and  James  PoMer,  Union,  NJ  (Seton  Hall  Prep/Boston  College).      

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This  year’s  scholarship  honorees  are  presented  their  awards  by  Devils  alumni  Grant  Marshall  and  Bruce  Driver.  

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New  Jersey  Devils  Honor  Roll  Program  

 The  New  Jersey  Devils  remain  supporAve  of  children’s  success  in  school,  as  their  team’s  honor  roll  program  conAnued  this  year  to  recognize  Newark  students’  hard  work  and  dedicaAon  to  their  educaAon.      Over  18,000  Tickets  Given  Out  in  

Five  Years  of  Program      Students  in  the  Newark  Public  School  system  have  the  opportunity  to  earn  free  Devils  Ackets  based  on  their  grade  point  averages  ranging  from  one  semester  to  an  enAre  year.  

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Students  from  Newark’s  East  Side  High  School  enjoying  a  Devils  game  thanks  in  part  to  the  Honor  Roll  program.  

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Community  Pride  

DRESSING  UP      Employees  of  the  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  came  together  to  help  the  local  community  in  the  inaugural  Devils  Care  DRESSING  UP  clothing  drive.      

More  than  7,500  pieces  of  clothing  donated  aided  over  

300  local  families    Families  from  over  a  dozen  local  area  non-­‐profits  were  invited  into  PrudenAal  Center  to  shop,  share  in  holiday  cheer,  visit  with  NJ  Devil  and  enjoy  refreshments.  

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Employees  were  on  hand  to  serve  as  personal  shoppers  and  assist  families  throughout  the  day.  

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Community  Pride  

NHL  Green  Legacy  Tree  Project      As  part  of  the  NHL’s  commitment  to  preserve  and  support  the  local  environments  of  host  ciAes  for  NHL  events,  NHL  Green’s  Legacy  Tree  Project  made  its  mark  at  the  2013  NHL  Entry  DraJ.  In  cooperaAon  with  the  Devils  Care  FoundaAon,  the  NHL  FoundaAon  donated  30  trees  to  represent  each  league  team’s  commitment  to  sustainability.      "The  New  Jersey  Devils  have  planted  over  100  trees  in  our  neighborhood  since  PrudenCal  Center  opened,  helping  to  

promote  a  greener  Newark,"  said  Jeff  Vanderbeek,  Chairman,  New  Jersey  Devils.  "We  appreciate  the  NHL's  

commitment  to  the  organizaCon  and  our  city."      

“The  NHL  and  our  partners  the  Devils  -­‐-­‐  we’re  creaCng  a  transformaCve  impact  on  our  city;  and  so  today,  as  the  Mayor  who  has  the  NHL  draJ  here  I  am  proud  to  be  part  of  the  tree  program  that  is  the  jealousy  and  envy  of  many  

others.”  –  Newark  Mayor  Cory  Booker    

 “We  applaud  the  Devils  for  hosCng  the  NHL  and  their  efforts  on  behalf  of  the  environment.  We  applaud  Essex  County  and  the  city  of  Newark  for  being  great  hosts,  not  just  of  the  draJ,  but  for  being  the  home  of  the  Devils  and  this  marvelous  PrudenCal  Center.”  –  NHL  Commissioner  

Gary  Bejman    This  year's  project  planted  cherry  trees  near  pear  trees,  creaAng  an  aestheAc  at  the  plaza  reminiscent  of  vintage  Devils  colors,  with  green  foliage  accompanied  by  red  and  white  blossoms.  The  cherry  trees  will  neighbor  the  south  side  of  PrudenAal  Center.  

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NHL  Commissioner  Gary  BeMman  with  Devils  Alumni  and  3-­‐Time  Stanley  Cup  Champion  Ken  Daneyko  helped  to  dedicate  30  new  trees  on  PrudenAal  Center  grounds  in  advance  of  2013  NHL  Entry  DraJ.  

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Community  Pride  

AssisCng  the  Community  with  Mayor’s  Pass  

 The  New  Jersey  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  give  back  to  a  number  of  local  youth-­‐oriented  chariAes  each  year.        In  addiAon  to  donaAng  thousands  of  Ackets  to  events  such  as  Devils  games  and  shows  such  as  Ringling  Brothers  and  Barnum  &  Bailey  Circus,  Carrie  Underwood,  Gospelfest  and  Street  League  Skateboarding  Championship,  they  serve  these  organizaAons  in  many  other  capaciAes  including  offering  space  at  PrudenAal  Center  for  meeAngs  and  events.        These  opportuniAes  allow  for  many  Newark  residents  to  experience  professional  sports  and  entertainment  at  PrudenAal  Center.        

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Children  young  and  old  had  the  opportunity  to  experience  Ringling  Brothers  and  Barnum  &  Bailey  Built  to  Amaze!  at  

PrudenAal  Center  courtesy  of  the  Mayor’s  Pass.  

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Alumni  Appearances  

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Alumni  In  the  Community    Each  year,  Devils  alumni  make  appearances  throughout  the  community  on  behalf  of  the  team.      This  season  former  Devils  Ken  Daneyko,  Bruce  Driver,  Grant  Marshall  and  Jim  Dowd  made  over  100  appearances  throughout  New  Jersey.    These  visits  include  trips  to  local  businesses,  schools,  youth  centers  and  sports  banquets.    

On  the  ice  or  off,  fans  always  enjoy  meeAng  with  the  Devils  alumni.  

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Alpine  Learning  Group  Alzheimer’s  AssociaAon  American  Cancer  Society  AmeriHealth  Calling  All  Angels  Gala  Boys  &  Girls  Club  of  Newark  Catholic  ChariAes    Center  for  Great  ExpectaAons  Children’s  Aid  and  Family  Services  Children’s  Hospital  of  New  Jersey  Cinderella’s  Closet  of  Monmouth  County  Clinton  Hill  Community  Center  Connie  Dwyer  Breast  Cancer  FoundaAon  Covenant  House  New  Jersey  Dana  Farber  InsAtute  DonaAons  of  Love    Extreme  Baseball  Food  Bank  of  Monmouth  and  Ocean  CounAes  Fordham  University    Gilda’s  Club  Gilda's  Club  Northern  New  Jersey  Good  Grief  Greater  Newark  Conservancy  Habitat  for  Humanity    Henry  Street  SeMlement  Hoboken  Historical  Society  Integrity  House  Jersey  BaMered  Women’s  Service                                                                                        

JP  FoundaAon  La  Casa  de  Don  Pedro  Leukemia  and  Lymphoma  Society    MadDash  Mom  2  Mom  Momma  Mary  FoundaAon  NaAonal  EaAng  Disorders  AssociaAon  New  Horizons  in  AuAsm  New  Jersey  Devils  Youth  Hockey    New  Jersey  State  Society  New  York  City  CoaliAon  Against  Hunger  New  York  Yankees  Homecoming  Newark  Emergency  Services  for  Families  Newark  Renaissance  House  Newark  Teachers’  AssociaAon  Newark  YMCA  NJ  Rockets  NJPAC  Newark  Regional  Business  Partnership  NJSO  North  Ward  Center  NYU  Langone  Medical  Center  Partners  in  Progress  –  Newark  Beth  Israel    Party  with  a  Purpose  Princeton  University    Raise  Your  Glass  Gala  Raritan  Bay  Medical  Center  Rebuild  Hoboken  Gala                                                                                        

Relay  for  Life  Rutgers  University    SalvaAon  Army  Seton  Hall  University    St  Michael’s  FoundaAon  St.  Benedicts  Star  FoundaAon  Starlight  FoundaAon  The  Annual  Hoops  for  a  Cause  The  Arc  of  Middlesex  County    Trinitas  Health  FoundaAon  United  Way    Valerie  Fund    YCS  FoundaAon  Zoological  of  NJ  Gala  

In-­‐Kind  DonaAons  The  Devils  and  PrudenAal  Center  have  made  donaAons  to  members  of  the  community.  In  addiAon  to  the  hundreds  of  local  public/private  athleAc  associaAons  and  local  public/private  school  districts  receiving  support,  donaAons  were  also  made  to:  

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