Seasonal & Holidays

NJ Devils Visit Kids In Newark Hospital For The Holidays

Jack Hughes – joined by his brother, Luke Hughes, and Timo Meier – brought some holiday cheer to pediatric patients at a hospital in Newark.

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Hockey stars with the New Jersey Devils recently visited RWJBarnabas Health hospitals across the state – including in Newark – as part of an annual holiday tradition.
Hockey stars with the New Jersey Devils recently visited RWJBarnabas Health hospitals across the state – including in Newark – as part of an annual holiday tradition. (Photo: RWJBarnabas Health)

NEWARK, NJ — Hockey stars with the New Jersey Devils recently visited RWJBarnabas Health hospitals across the state – including in Newark – as part of an annual holiday tradition.

Last week’s visits were intended to lift the spirits of patients and staff who may be spending the holidays in the hospital, according to RWJBarnabas Health.

As part of the visits, all-star center Jack Hughes – joined by his brother, Luke Hughes, and Timo Meier – brought some holiday cheer to pediatric patients and staff at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Jersey.

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