Devils Host Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Sunday | RELEASE

The Devils will host their annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night in support of the National Hockey League's initiative on Sunday, November 28, 2021, when they face off against the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 pm at Prudential Center. The Devils will have various ways for fans to get involved throughout the night to help raise funds for The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility. RWJBarnabas Health, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, is the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. To learn more about this year's Hockey Fights Cancer Night, visit
newjerseydevils.com/HFC
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Devils to host 12-year-old Lucas, a cancer survivor, at the game on November 28.
The Devils will host 12-year-old Lucas Files, a cancer survivor and lifelong Devils fan, and his family at the game on November 28. Lucas, from Manahawkin, New Jersey was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) in October 2015 and completed treatment at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in December 2018. Lucas loves sports and the NJ Devils. Lucas designed the goalie mask Mackenzie Blackwood, his favorite player, will wear for warm-ups prior to the game and participate in a ceremonial puck drop before the game begins at 7 PM ET. Blackwood, on behalf of the team, recently invited the family to attend the contest and Blackwood will be giving Lucas his designed helmet and HFC-taped warmup stick following the game.
The Devils will also honor a special Hero Among Us during Hockey Fights Cancer Night. Christian Koncewicz, a 9-year-old from Middletown, New Jersey was diagnosed with Leukemia this past April and is currently undergoing treatment at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. A true warrior, Christian, who plays hockey, football and baseball and is determined to win his fight with cancer, will be recognized during the game as well.

Devils to raise funds to donate back to The Cancer Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility.
The Devils will host a Mystery Puck sale on the main concourse prior to the game. There will be a limited number of player-autographed Hockey Fights Cancer pucks, which will be sold for $25, cash only. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase a puck beginning when doors open at 5:30 PM. Ten lucky fans will receive a Golden Mystery Puck, where they will receive an additional prize.
In addition to the Mystery Puck sale, there will be a limited number of Love Your Melon beanies for sale on Prudential Center's main concourse the night of the game. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase a beanie for $40, cash only, at the game while supplies last. Those who would like to purchase a beanie in advance, as well as a ticket to the game, can do so through a special group ticket link listed on the Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer webpage at
newjerseydevils.com/HFC
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Following the night, fans will have the opportunity to bid on the Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer warm-up jerseys and locker room nameplates. The auction will go live following the game and run through December 8. Fans will be able to place their bid at
newjerseydevils.com/HFC
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Earlier this week the Devils and RWJBarnabas Health dedicated the renovation of Clara Maass Medical Center's Infusion Center to former Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment employee Dean Brzuskiewicz, who passed away after from a courageous battle with cancer in 2020. The Devils donated proceeds from last season's Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Dean's name to benefit the renovation, which will provide cancer patients with the amenities needed to help them through their treatments while at Clara Maass.
Prudential Center and the Devils social media channels will turn lavender to commemorate the night.
There will be special in-game activations and game presentation elements to honor the event by participating in a photoactivation area on the main concourse where they can show their support by taking a photo and tagging @NJDevils and #PruPics on social media. Prudential Center's Ford and Investors Bank towers will be lit purple for the night, lavender Devils logos will be used on the video board throughout the game, and the sponsor logos on the main ice dasher boards will turn lavender for the night.
Fans can digitally get involved by downloading their own Hockey Fights Cancer Placard digitally or to print and bring to the game. Fans are also encouraged to submit their own Hockey Fights Cancer story, which might be featured during the game on the Devils social media channels and on the video board. All digital at newjerseydevils.com/HFC.
Fans will have the opportunity to take part in recognition during the game for those who courageously fought, are currently fighting, or have lost their lives to cancer by holding up Hockey Fights Cancer placards during the second time out of the first period. The Devils will recognize the Red Bank Generals Youth Hockey Club and other top fundraising goaltenders during the first timeout of the first period, who participated in October Saves, which raises money each year for cancer research.
"Hockey Fights Cancer is a terrific campaign across the NHL and the New Jersey Devils commitment to embrace this initiative and help raise funds to fight a disease that impacts so many is extremely impactful," said Dr. Steven Libutti, Director, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Senior Vice President, Oncology Services, RWJBarnabas Health. "With several exciting game day activations that honor cancer patients and survivors, Hockey Fights Cancer Night will be a special evening supporting an extremely meaningful cause."
To get involved on social media, follow the Devils at @NJDevils and use hashtag #HockeyFightsCancer. To learn more about the night or to purchase tickets, visit
newjerseydevils.com/HFC
.