"While Pat is too humble to admit it, he really was a hero that day to me and to our neighbors," Stanfield said. "With nothing to wear, no shoes, no cap and gown, we found a way.
"Covered in ash, no sleep for 48 hours, I proudly received my diploma. Pat was there every step of the way."
Stanfield's hockey fandom started through Duffy, and she called Devils games at Prudential Center "their date night of choice."
Devils memorabilia, including coins of former Devils goalie Martin Brodeur and pins from Devils television analyst Glenn "Chico" Resch, were among the items the couple kept in a safe that were saved from the fire.
When Henrique asked where to send the jersey, Stanfield initially was at a loss since they no longer had an address [she ultimately decided to have it sent to her mother's house]. The endeavor has strengthened the couple's bond, and their fandom of the Devils
"After facing such adversity, we have become stronger as individuals and as a couple," she said. "The Devils organization is truly amazing. All of these things have filled us with such happiness."