Devils Honor Martin Brodeur at Tonight's Game

Newark, NJ - Nov. 13, 2018: The New Jersey Devils have released plans to honor three-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender, Martin Brodeur, attonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at 7 p.m, following his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, Nov. 12 in Toronto.

All fans in attendance at tonight's game will receive 18" x 24"collectible poster of Brodeur hoisting the Stanley Cup following the Devils' 2003 victory; one of the seminal accomplishments from Brodeur's more than 20 years with the team. Clad in his recently-received Hockey Hall of Fame jacket, Brodeur will participate in a ceremonial puck drop prior to the game.Brodeur will answer fan-submitted questions during a live, in-arena interview with NHL Network Host E.J. Hradek during the game's second intermission. Limited-edition merchandise bearing an originally-designed crest, featuring Brodeur's recently retired No. 30, will be sold in Prudential Center's Devils Den Team Store or online. The specially created merchanside includes a hockey stick, puck,pin, commemorative T-shirt and commemorative banner; as well as a collectible cup available for purchase at all permanent concessions stands and draft beer portables on the concourse.
"Marty is one of the greatest players to ever take the ice and it's only fitting that his legendary career is capped off with an induction into the Hockey Fall of Fame," Managing Partner Josh Harris said. "Through his three Stanley Cups and numerous individual accolades, Marty helped establish the Devils as a premier organization in the NHL. His legendary feats on the ice could only be matched by his incredible commitment to the community and his desire to help grow the game all over the world. We're excited for Marty and his family, and tonight, our world-class fans can share in the celebration of his Hall of Fame honors."
"What an incredible and well-deserved honor for Marty," Managing Partner David Blitzer said. "For a player who made so many incredible memories for all of us as Devils fans,it's only fitting that the past few days we pay tribute to him. Tonight's celebration at Prudential Center will allow the fans to salute Marty for what he has done not only in New Jersey, but for the game of hockey."
In August 2018, Brodeur re-joined the organization as Executive Vice President of Business Development with the New Jersey Devils. Reporting to Hugh Weber, President of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the New Jersey Devils and Prudential Center, Brodeur is engaged in all business-side front office departments to identify, capitalize and develop on business opportunities for the Devils, Prudential Center and the outlying community.
Brodeur, 46, played 22 years in the National Hockey League, 21 with New Jersey. He anchored all three of the Devils' Stanley Cup Championships, leading them to the top of the league in 1995, 2000 and 2003. He backstopped the team to five Eastern Conference titles, and a total of 17 playoff appearances. In 205 career playoff games, Brodeur went 113-91 with a 2.02 GAA and .919 save percentage, and posted 24 shutouts.
Brodeur's name is etched throughout the NHL's record books and he currently sits atop numerous categories, including regular-season wins (691), single-season wins (48, '06-'07), overtime wins (69), games played (1,266), games played with a single team (1,260), regular season shutouts (125), playoff shutouts (24), minutes played (74,083), 40-win seasons (8), 30-win seasons (13), shutouts in a playoff campaign (7, '03) and shutouts in a Stanley Cup final (tie: 3, '03). He is the youngest goalie to reach 300, 400 and 500 career wins and is the only goalie to reach 600 career wins.
During his Devils career, Brodeur was named to the 1994 All-Rookie Team and won the Calder Memorial Trophy for the League's top first-year player; he won the Vezina Trophy as the League's top goaltender four times; he was awarded the William M. Jennings Trophy for fewest team goals against five times; and was named to the NHL's First All-Star Team twice and Second All-Star Team four times, appearing in a total of 10 NHL All-Star Games.
Brodeur's legendary career began at the 1990 NHL Entry Draft when the Devils selected him with the 20th overall pick.
Internationally, Brodeur has competed for Team Canada in three Olympic Winter Games, winning Gold in 2002 and 2010. In the IIHF World Championships, Brodeur led Team Canada to Silver in 1996 and 2005, while leading his countrymen to the championship title in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey.
Brodeur retired from professional hockey on Jan. 29, 2015, after a six-game tenure with the St. Louis Blues. Following his retirement, Brodeur joined the Blues' front office and previously served as Assistant General Manager. His No. 30 was retired by New Jersey on Feb. 9, 2016, and is honored with his statue outside of Prudential Center in Newark.