Instead of sleeping last night, I worked hard to locate the New Jersey Devils broadcast information.  It wasn't easy.  I had to assassinate four dead monkeys and two live chickens to find all of this information.  Just kidding.  Only one chicken.  In all seriousness, this is the most accurate non-official timeline dating back to 1986.  Unfortunately, I am not sure who broadcasted Devils games on the radio and on television before the year of the NY Mets last World Series Win.

There are many interesting tibits.  I recommend clicking on the links to confirm the authenticity of my dates.  But, at the same time, please don't just take advantage of the hard work I put in, to educate the youth and advanced alike on important Devils trivia and history.

Be a part of it.  Enjoy it.  Enjoy the sounds of Mike "Doc" Emrick, one of the legendary play-by-play announcers.  Read about radio announcer's Mike Miller's fight with cancer, which he overcame.  Miller, who was the voice of New Jersey for nine years (unofficial), at one point called 1,741 straight games, whereas Doc had broken the 2,000 mark in 1999.  Understand why GM Lou Lamoriello, who we love and cherish for the success that he has brought us over the past two decades, fired the radio broadcast group of John Hennessy and Randy Velischek.  Unlike nowadays, where everybody can watch a game on TV or TIVO, I have listened to dozens of their smooth audio ingenuity (if that makes sense).  Of, course, Hennessy was the the voice of the Albany River Rats, before filling in for an ailing Miller, who eventually resigned.

In the meanwhile, the Devils, who used to be on WABC 770AM, signed an agreement with the flag ship station, 660AM in 2004.  Truthfully, I preferred the Devils on their original radio network.  I will always miss Hennesy and Velischek and Miller, who broadcasted while I was still in my youth.

One of the fondest memories I have of Miller was his call during the Stanley Cup Finals against Dallas, especially in the clinching game 6 win.  My family had just finished a holiday celebration in the D.C. area and we were driving home that night.  I actually tried to stay awake and listen to the broadcast, but I fell asleep.  My brother woke me and told me that the Devils won the Cup.  I still remember Miller's voice, which definitely struggled as a result of the cancer.  Nevertheless, I saw Arnott's Cup-winning goal in double overtime with Gary Thorne behind the booth.

My brother and father attended game seven against Anaheim, leaving me at home to study for a math exam.  I will never forgive them for the gesture.  Just kidding.  I enjoyed every last second of the contest vs. Anaheim and still believe that Martin Brodeur deserved the Conn Smythe.  Arrogant bastards gave it to JS Giguere.

From Brendon Byrne to Continental Airlines Arena to their new home at the Prudential Center, the Devils' announcers on TV and via radio have not lost a beat.  They are truly the best in the business.

Anyway, enjoy the list.  Tune in tonight.  The Devils are back on tap.

The good ole days.  Fond memories.  Devils Hockey.

November 30, 2007 – “Former New Jersey Devils and Albany River Rats play-by-play announcer John Hennessey will team up with color man and former RPI forward Kevin Broad to call all the action,” a Timesunion journalist reported.

October 25, 2007- public address announcer Kevin Clark has been hired by the NHL's New Jersey Devils

September 20, 2007 - Named Sherry Ross radio color commentator alongside Loughlin (yikes!)

September 9, 2006 – Ex-Devil Tom Chorske named radio color commentator

August 1, 2006 - Matt Loughlin Named Radio Play-by-Play Voice (oy vey, this is not happening)

Jun 8, 2006 - John Hennessy and Randy Velischek were both unexpectedly fired from their radio coverage of the New Jersey Devils.  WTF!!!

“Velischek has been the color voice of the Devils dating back to the 1995 season.  Hennessy has called 327 Devils regular season games and 44 playoff contests, including the team's victory in Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Finals,” Mike Kerwick of GANNETT NEW JERSEY reported.

November 9, 2004 – NJ Devils signed a new rights agreement in conjunction with MSG Networks in which FSN New York will continue to broadcast the team's games through the 2023-24 season.

Feb. 5, 2004 - Devils enter into a new multi-year agreement with Sports Radio 66 WFAN to broadcast its games (660AM)

2002 – Miller became GM of the Toledo Storm in the ECHL (relieved of duties in January 2006)

Nov. 3, 2001 - John Hennessy, the voice of the Albany River Rats, filled in very capably last year in New Jersey when Mike Miller [the voice of the NJ Devils] was undergoing throat cancer treatment).

2001- Miller diagnosed with vocal-cord cancer, suspended broadcasting career

April 3, 1999 - play-by-play announcer Mike Emrick broadcasts his 2,000th professional hockey game at Pittsburgh

1996 - Glenn "Chico" Resch New Jersey Devils Television Analyst

October 1995 – NJ Devils hired Randy Velischek hired as color commentator

Oct. 1, 1993- Mike Miller received call from Devils, became New Jersey Devils radio announcer for next nine years, called 1,741 straight games …  “And that makes it ONE...NOTHING...NEW JERSEY!”

January 10, 1992- 1994-95 season – Sherry Ross served as radio color commentator

1993-present – Mike “Doc” Emerick voice of the New Jersey Devils

1987-92 - Gary Thorne broadcasted New Jersey Devils telecasts on SportsChannel New York

June 20, 1988 - WABC officially becomes the New Jersey Devils new home radio

1988 – Peter McNab Devils' color announcer

1986 – Dale Arnold, voice of Devils   (not for long though)

1982-1987 Mike “Doc” Emrick, voice of New Jersey Devils from their inaugural season in the Meadowlands.

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