GLENN “CHICO” RESCH RETURNS TO NEW JERSEY DEVILS AS RADIO ANALYST AND TEAM AMBASSADOR
RESCH TO JOIN DEVILS PLAY‐BY‐PLAY VOICE MATT LOUGHLIN FOR DEVILS GAMES AVAILABLE ON WFAN‐FM/AM AND THE ONE JERSEY NETWORK VIA WFAN.COM
NEWARK, N.J. (Oct. 5, 2017) – The New Jersey Devils announced today that former goaltender and fan favorite Glenn “Chico” Resch will serve as a radio analyst and ambassador for the 2017‐2018 season. Resch will join veteran play‐by‐play voice Matt Loughlin for Devils coverage on WFAN‐FM/AM and The One Jersey Network via WFAN.com. Resch will also serve as a team ambassador, participating at community relations and corporate events, youth hockey clinics, and in grassroots initiatives on behalf of the Devils.
Resch, who played six seasons as a goaltender for the Colorado Rockies/Devils organization from 1980‐ 1986, previously served as a team broadcaster for MSG Networks’ game coverage for 18 years.
“We’re thrilled to have Chico back in the organization as a member of our broadcast team and in an important role as team ambassador,” said Ray Shero, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the New Jersey Devils. “He has an incredible personal connection with our fans that resonates beyond the rink. As we continue to grow our team and develop our dynamic young roster, it’s essential to have people like Chico in our organization to further our culture and goal of long‐term success on and off the ice.”
“I have an incredible passion for the New Jersey Devils and the game of hockey, and it’s exciting to be a part of this organization as it builds around such promising young players,” Resch said. “I know firsthand how dedicated the Devils fanbase is and I’m looking forward to engaging with them through my work as a broadcaster and team ambassador.”
For the 13th consecutive season, WFAN will serve as the flagship station of the New Jersey Devils. Starting this season, Devils games can also be heard on The One Jersey Network through WFAN.com, including this Saturday’s season opener at 2 p.m. at Prudential Center vs. the Colorado Avalanche. The partnership allows Devils fans to access the live radio broadcast wherever they are, including online at WFAN.com.
“As excitement continues to build around the future of our hockey team, we’re fortunate to have two broadcast professionals in Matt and Chico that have a rich history of excellence in broadcasting coupled with a market leading platform like WFAN,” said Hugh Weber, President of the New Jersey Devils and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. “Our ability to develop, produce, and share content on multiple platforms like the WFAN Digital Network, NewJerseyDevils.com, and our television partnership with MSG Networks, provides Devils fans unparalleled access to high quality programming and contact with
the team. We will continue to make investments in The One Jersey Network to provide a digital platform for fans around the region to follow their favorite local teams.”
“We are thrilled to continue our longstanding relationship with the New Jersey Devils to offer live play‐ by‐play, now both on‐air and online,” said Marc Rayfield, Senior Vice President/Market Manager, CBS RADIO New York. “There is an incredible fan base around this team, and major league hockey in the tristate area, and we are proud to be the radio home of this remarkable club.”
For the full New Jersey Devils 2017‐2018 schedule, click here.
About the New Jersey Devils The New Jersey Devils are part of the 31‐team National Hockey League, with teams throughout the United States and Canada. Established in 1982, the team is in its 34th season in the Garden State. During that time, the Devils have won three Stanley Cup Championships: 1995, 2000 and 2003. For more information about the Devils, visit NewJerseyDevils.com and follow the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NJDevils.
About Prudential Center Prudential Center is a world‐class sports and entertainment venue located in downtown Newark, New Jersey, operating within the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment portfolio. Opened in October 2007, the state‐of‐the‐art arena is the home of the National Hockey League’s (NHL) three‐time Stanley Cup Champion New Jersey Devils, Seton Hall University’s NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program, and more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events each year. Ranked in the Top 5 nationally by Pollstar, Billboard and Venues Today, Prudential Center is recognized as one of the premier venues in the United States, and welcomes 1.75 million guests annually. For more information about Prudential Center, visit PruCenter.com and follow the arena on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @PruCenter.
About WFAN‐FM WFAN‐AM/FM is the original and longest running sports talk station in the nation. With more listeners than any other station of its kind, the FAN provides its audience across the tristate area with live and local sports programming 24/7 and is home to award‐winning personalities Mike Francesa, Boomer Esiason, Joe Benigno, Evan Roberts and Steve Somers. The station is the flagship broadcast home for the New York Giants, New York Yankees, Brooklyn Nets, and New Jersey Devils. Listen to WFAN on‐air, online at www.wfan.com and via the Radio.com™ app. WFAN is owned and operated by CBS RADIO, which also owns and operates WBMP‐FM, WCBS‐AM/FM, WINS‐AM and WNEW‐FM in New York. CBS RADIO is one of the largest major‐market broadcast media operators in the United States and the undisputed leader in news and sports radio. A division of CBS Corporation, CBS RADIO owns 117 radio stations in 26 markets – including all of the top 10 radio markets as ranked by Nielsen Audio – as well as an extensive array of digital assets.
Contacts: Pete Albietz New Jersey Devils [email protected] 973.757.6118
Chloe Newland Prudential Center [email protected] 973.757‐6246
Jaime Saberito CBS RADIO [email protected] 212.649.9639