How the New Jersey Devils Got Their Name in 1982

The Jersey Devil

Chapter 1

The birth of a legend

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Chapter 2

The mysterious Pine Barrens

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Chapter 3

The great panic of 1909

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Chapter 4

From monster to cultural icon

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Master of The Jersey Devil

Ch 4 · From monster to cultural icon

Turns out fans actually voted to name the New Jersey Devils back in 1982.

mankai Turns out fans actually voted to name the New Jersey Devils back in 1982.

Glossary

whitesbog village (noun)
A historic cranberry farming town nestled in the New Jersey Pine Barrens that serves as a living museum for local folklore. Through guided night hikes and annual festivals, this cozy spot celebrates the Jersey Devil, highlighting how the legendary creature transformed from a feared wilderness monster into a beloved cultural icon. If you visit for a campfire tour, you can search the dark bogs for New Jersey's most famous mascot while enjoying a slice of local history!

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diletta An unofficial mascot for forest conservation

diletta Modern cryptid tourism and night hikes

diletta Television screens and cinematic monster hunts

diletta The hockey team named after a monster

diletta The Jersey Devil

Ten thousand hockey fans all voted for the name, And brought the spooky Pine Barrens legend to the game!

An unofficial mascot for forest conservation

diletta An unofficial mascot for forest conservation

Fun Fact

Official demon: The Jersey Devil is the only cryptid in the United States to have an official professional sports team named after it.

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Television screens and cinematic monster hunts

diletta Television screens and cinematic monster hunts

Glossary

mascot (noun)
A person, animal, or object adopted by a group as a symbolic representative. In 1982, New Jersey's hockey team was named after the legendary Pine Barrens creature.

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In the 1982 fan vote to name New Jersey's NHL team, which name was the runner-up?

Gossip

Which Jersey Devil adaptation is the coolest to you?

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What is the name of the state forest in New Jersey where many modern Jersey Devil hunts take place?

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Which popular 1990s sci-fi television show featured an episode titled 'The Jersey Devil'?

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What was the name of the 1998 PlayStation video game featuring a cartoonish Jersey Devil?

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How do modern environmental groups like the Pinelands Preservation Alliance use the Jersey Devil?

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Which historic New Jersey town is famous for hosting annual Pine Barrens and Jersey Devil festivals?

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Which historical figure's brother, Joseph Bonaparte, claimed to have seen the Jersey Devil while hunting?