Wayne Firefighter Honored By New Jersey Devils

WAYNE, N.J. -- The New Jersey Devils honored Wayne Firefighter John Huges as a "Hero of the Game" against the Detroit Red Wings on Jan. 4, according to NHL. com.

John Hughes, at left, with Kevin Hughes.
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Joe Jenkins

01/12/2016 4:00 a.m.

Hughes has spent 21 years with the Wayne Fire Department, including two years as chief in 2004 and 2007. Over the course of his tenure, Hughes has responded to major events like Hurricane Sandy and the 9/11 attacks, NHL.com reported.

Hughes' family was on hand for the event, NHL.com said.

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