Devil’s Promotes Kate Madigan to Assistant General Manager

New Jersey Devils promoted Kate Madigan to Assistant General Manager, becoming the first woman in the history of the franchise to be promoted to that position.

Madigan is also the fifth woman to be promoted to the role of Assistant General Manager by the NHL team this offseason: Emily Castong Eye, Cammi Granato (Vancouver Canucks), Megan Hunter (Chicago Blackhawks), Hayley. Joined Dr. Wickenheiser (Toronto Maple Leafs). ).

“I am very honored to be able to take this next step in my professional career,” said Madigan. “I would like to thank Tom (Fitzgerald), our managing partner, the Executive Leadership Group, and the members of the organization who have supported me through my time and this new and exciting opportunity in New Jersey. Looking forward to working with you. New Jersey Devils gets better every day and regains the consistent success that fans expect and deserve. I look forward to the future of this team as well as what it will be. I am doing it. “

Previously, Madigan was Executive Director of Devil’s Hockey Management and Operations in 2020 and Head of Pro Scouting Operations from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a degree in Northeastern Business Administration and Accounting, which he earned before joining New Jersey. 2017.

Devil’s explained that Madigan will be part of a small group that general manager Thom Fitzgerald relies on for important inputs, strategies and decisions.

“Kate has been an invaluable resource not only for me, but as part of an important hockey decision, especially for all the leadership staff in hockey operations for the past three years,” Fitzgerald said. “This promotion reflects the obligations and responsibilities that Kate has assumed within our organization in the meantime. Her diligence, work ethic, attention to detail, ability to communicate with all staff, strategy and vision. Is the quality I seek for leadership. “