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Lance Del Plato

Lance is an aspiring freelance writer and former hockey player. Previously contributed to the Pucks and Pitchforks blog covering the New jersey Devils. The New Jersey Devil was a guest MC in his wedding!

The Devils’ Search For Their Captain

Lance Del Plato | June 5, 2020

The New Jersey Devils winning ways at one time seemed eternal. For 10 years, from 1995 to 2005, the Devils reigned over the Eastern Conference. So long as Lou Lamoriello…

Brett Berard – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Lance Del Plato | May 12, 2020

Brett Berard 2019-20 Team: US National Development TeamDate of Birth: Sept. 9, 2002Place of Birth: East Greenwich, Rhode IslandHt: 5-foot-9 Wt: 152 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible…

Ty Smilanic – 2020 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Lance Del Plato | May 4, 2020

Ty Smilanic 2019-20 Team: United States U-18 TeamDate of Birth: Jan. 20, 2002Place of Birth: Denver, COHt: 6’1″ Wt: 170 lbsShoots: LeftPosition: C, LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2020 first-year eligible Rankings…

Reviewing The Instigator: How Gary Bettman Remade the NHL and Changed the Game Forever

Lance Del Plato | April 18, 2020

Gary Bettman’s earliest steps in the world of hockey would be considered out of the ordinary by most fans. You’ll have to turn the cover of Jonathon Gatehouse’s The Instigator…

Devils’ Rebuild: Grading Shero’s Trades

Lance Del Plato | April 12, 2020

Despite his quick departure from the brick-city, Ray Shero was very assertive in bringing his vision to life. In total, Shero made 36 trades during his tenure – some for…

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