With the four-day Martin Brodeur celebration on the horizon, this video salute for the great No. 30 comes from none other than the fans.
By Robby Sabo
That person is Martin Brodeur, a surefire Hockey Hall of Famer and one of the best goaltenders in NHL history.
Check out this fan-salute video (above).
Here is a detailed look at the schedule of events, via Rich Chere of NJ.com:
Saturday
11 a.m. — Martin Brodeur Jr. Hockey Clinic (private event) in AmeriHealth Pavilion, Newark.
Brodeur, Chico Resch and USA Hockey coaches will work with approximately 40 12-and-under youth hockey players from local NJ teams.
1 p.m. — Devils vs. Capitals 1 p.m. at Prudential Center
Brodeur will drop the ceremonial puck prior to the start of the game.
Monday
1:30 p.m. — Denis Brodeur Photography Program Launch (private event) at Charlie Heger Ice Rink in Jersey City
Dedication of a sports-focused photography program at Henry Snyder High School in honor of Brodeur’s late father, Denis, a renowned NHL photographer. Guests will include school representatives, local dignitaries, Devils management and alumni, and community members.
New Jersey Hockey Clinic (private event)
2:30 p.m. at Charlie Heger Ice Rink in Jersey City
Brodeur, Chico Resch, Ken Daneyko, Bryce Salvador and USA Hockey coaches will conduct a Learn to Skate clinic with Jersey City youth hockey members.
5:30 p.m. — “The Salute” Statue Unveil & Devils-Rangers viewing party at the Prudential Center
The Devils will unveil “The Salute,” a bronze statue honoring Brodeur’s career, in front of approximately 3,000 fans before a Q&A with Marty and a viewing of the Devils-Rangers game on the center hung scoreboard.
Tuesday
Martin Brodeur jersey retirement ceremony and Devils vs. Edmonton Oilers game at Prudential Center
4:30 p.m.— Doors open for fans
6:15 p.m. — On-ice ceremony Begins
The Devils will raise Brodeur’s No. 30 jersey to the rafters following the special on-ice ceremony hosted by Doc Emrick. Among the guests in attendance will be Brodeur’s family; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman; former Devils players and coaches including Scott Niedermayer, Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko, Jacques Lemaire and Jacques Caron; current Devils ownership and management; former Devils GM Lou Lamoriello and the current Devils team.
8:08 p.m. Devils vs. Oilers puck drop.