The New Jersey Devils and Prudential Financial will honor the nation’s current and
former military service members Monday night during the team’s 15th annual Military
Appreciation Night presented by Prudential.
The first 9,000 fans in attendance at Prudential Center will receive a camo baseball hat
courtesy of Prudential and there will be a multitude of concourse activations, in-game
features, and much more to celebrate the dedication of members of the United States
military.
Additionally, Prudential is providing 200 complimentary tickets to active military
personnel and veterans to attend the game.
Fans may enter the Devils Military Appreciation Sweepstakes presented by Prudential
for a chance to win various prizes including a team-signed military-themed jersey, a
player signed helmet or glass seat tickets to the next Devils home game, which will
include access to the Prudential Lounge.
Fans can place a bid to win military-themed jerseys signed by the players will be
auctioned online through November 17, with net proceeds benefiting the New Jersey
Veterans Network.
Prudential has a long-standing commitment to supporting veterans, active military
members, their families and caregivers in achieving financial resilience and protecting
their long-term goals.
Throughout the night, the Devils and Prudential will pay tribute to the armed forces
through a variety of activations, including:
Camo Baseball Hat Giveaway: The first 9,000 fans in attendance will receive a camo
baseball hat courtesy of Prudential.
50/50 Benefitting New Jersey Veterans Network: Funds raised through the night’s
50/50 will benefit New Jersey Veterans Network, a volunteer mobile outreach program
dedicated to helping veterans and their families live a better life.
DJ Dennis Penny: Program Coordinator at Rutgers University Military Programs and
Services will emcee the concourse activation with military-connected students.
Heroes Among Us, presented by Prudential: John O’Connell will be recognized as
the Hero of the Game. O’Connell, a U.S. Air Force Veteran and USA Hockey Disabled
Athlete of the Year, is legally blind and plays hockey with the New Jersey Warriors. He
doesn’t let physical limitations prevent him from getting on the ice and is an inspiration
for both the blind and hockey communities.
Prudential Concourse Activation: Fans can visit the Prudential concourse activation
space “Here For our Heroes” outside of Section 19 to pen a digital postcard to troops
overseas, add photos of their military heroes to the inspiring Hero Wall, and receive a
set of two co-branded pins.
Custom Dog Tag Table & Medical Dummy Display: U.S. Army Exhibit hosted by the
North Jersey Recruiting Company will be on the upper concourse. Members of the
North Jersey Recruiting Company will be customizing dog tags, handing out Army gear
and lanyards, and allowing fans to interact with a medical dummy to learn more about
Tactical Casualty Care.
New Jersey Warriors Hockey Team Table: Members of NJ Warriors will participate in
an on-ice competition during the second intermission.
Devils Den Team Store Discount: In all Devils Den Team Stores at Prudential Center,
there will be a 10% discount for active military members and veterans with a military ID.
The game is one of just many events honoring veterans this week.
BIG SNOW is doing a promotion Tuesday; Stockton University will have a series of
events all week.
Earlier this year, Gov. Phil Murphy established a department of Veterans Affairs and
Braven Health has held a number of health and wellness fairs specifically aimed at
helping veterans.
