RELEASE: Devils Launch Hockey Academy

The New Jersey Devils have today announced the launch of the Devils Hockey Academy, Presented by RWJBarnabas Health. The Hockey Academy is committed to providing best-in-class, accessible and affordable training development programs for both new and existing members of the New Jersey Youth Hockey Community. All on and off-ice programming will be led by the New Jersey Devils' Youth Hockey and Growth Initiatives Team and will feature Devils Players, Coaches, Alumni, and Personnel. Select programs will also integrate Hockey Is for Everyone Ambassadors, consisting of current and former high-level hockey players and leaders across the various disciplines of the sport including Disabled Hockey, Black Hockey History, Girls and Women's Hockey, and PRIDE. These programs and initiatives are responsible for educating, inspiring, innovating, growing, and diversifying the game of hockey throughout the state.

The Official New Jersey Devils Hockey Academy
Virtual Training Website
features various resources including:
RWJBarnabas Health and the New Jersey Devils share a commitment to build healthier communities by promoting healthy, active lifestyles and world-class health care. The New Jersey Devils partnership with RWJBarnabas Health has long been rooted in youth hockey. The new Devils Hockey Academy, presented by RWJBarnabas Health, serves as a digital expansion of the
Devils Rink Partner Program
, which RWJBarnabas Health has supported for the last five years through seminars and on-site activations for players and parents.
"We are exceptionally proud to present the virtual Devils Hockey Academy to encourage young athletes from diverse backgrounds to improve their skills, learn healthy habits and prevent injury through exercise," said Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer, RWJBarnabas Health. "Our system's major commitment to strengthening the health of all our communities is clearly advanced through our long-standing partnership with the New Jersey Devils, and its youth hockey program, in fostering tools for success on and off the ice."
New members will create a custom Devils Hockey Academy Player Card that will track their virtual training progress. Along their journey, the completion of the different units will earn each player points which will result in prizes such as Devils Prize Packs, autographed items, and more.
The launch of the Devils Hockey Academy, Presented by RWJBarnabas Health is multi-faceted and launches with other initiatives including:
For more information on the Devils Hockey Academy, Presented by RWJBarnabas Health please visit
NewJerseyDevils.com/HockeyAcademy
.