Devils Host Fan Appreciation Night | RELEASE

The New Jersey Devils will host Fan Appreciation Night presented by MSG Networks tonight, April 11, 2023, as they play their final home game against the Buffalo Sabres for a 7:00 PM ET puck drop at Prudential Center. The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a Dougie Hamilton third jersey bobblehead courtesy of MSG Networks. The night will include a pre-game Fan Fest, custom warm-up jerseys, in-game prizes, activations and more to celebrate the conclusion of the 2022-23 regular season. To culminate the evening, select season ticket members have been chosen to receive individual Devils player's jerseys "off their backs," which will be presented to fans on the ice post-game.
The Devils pre-game Fan Fest will feature a Premio Foods food truck, the Devils Mobile Tour Experience, performances by local band Who Brought the Dog and DJ Cole Pardi, and activities including Face Painters, Corn Hole, Jenga and more. Fan Fest will kick off at 4:00 PM on Championship Plaza, located at the corner of Mulberry and Edison Street.
The Devils will wear custom warm-up jerseys designed by local artist Frank Grotkopf, who is also known as BackhandedDevil on

"Creating a jersey for the fans of this storied franchise is something I took really seriously," said Grotkopf. "I've been a fan since the beginning and want the jersey to represent what it means to be a fan. I hope I've created something unique that the fans will love."
"MSG Networks is proud to present fan appreciation night for the New Jersey Devils and their great fans," said Kevin Marotta, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Content, MSG Networks. "Let's go Devils!"
Special game presentation elements, like Ticketmaster Bingo and Stop & Shop Shootout, will have elevated prizing to award more fans in the arena. Ticketmaster Bingo will be enhanced to award 50 additional prizes throughout the night, which will include autographed jerseys, pucks, photos and more. Stop & Shop Shootout will also double the gift card amounts for their on-ice contest in the second intermission where winners can receive up to $2,000. Throughout the nights, full section giveaways will include free dessert vouchers, Genucel products and $10 food and beverage vouchers from New Jersey Lotto Quick Draw. To participate in Ticketmaster Bingo and other in-arena games, visit
newjerseydevils.com/inarenagames
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During the first intermission, the Devils will host their Halmar Giveaway Shootout Challenge. Three pre-selected fans will participate in an on-ice shootout competition. The fan who scores the highest number of points will win a Hyundai Tuscon courtesy of Halmar which has been autographed by the entire 2022-23 New Jersey Devils team.
Throughout the game, fans will have the opportunity to take photos with the KPMG Women's PGA Championship Trophy outside Section 8. The LPGA tour will also provide a lucky row of flex passes to the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ from June 21 - 25.
After the game, select Black and Red Members and fans will participate in Shirts Off Our Backs. Those participating will have the opportunity to receive the players' game-worn jerseys after the game. To learn more about becoming a member of the Black and Red, visit
newjerseydevils.com/membership
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