The son of New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur is forging his own path in professional hockey, and he's doing it close to home.
Jeremy Brodeur, a 28-year-old goaltender, is entering his ninth season of pro hockey. Currently, he plays for the Devils’ AHL affiliate, the Utica Comets, following in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame father.
Last season, Brodeur split time between the Utica Comets and the ECHL’s Adirondack Thunder. Across both teams during the 2024–25 campaign, he appeared in 29 games, posting a .923 save percentage in the AHL and a .905 in the ECHL.
Over the past nine seasons, Brodeur has competed in multiple leagues, including the OHL, SPHL, ECHL, and even spent time overseas with Hungary’s Erste Liga in Budapest.
Though he bears one of the most iconic names in Devils history, Jeremy is carving out a career of his own. His father, Martin Brodeur, spent 21 of his 22 NHL seasons with New Jersey, winning all three of the franchise’s Stanley Cups and five Eastern Conference titles. He holds NHL records for most career wins and games played by a goaltender. His No. 30 jersey was retired by the Devils in 2016, and he remains with the organization as an advisor on hockey operations.
Naturally, Jeremy grew up as a fan of the team his father helped define.
“I am, by default, a Devils fan,” Jeremy told NHL.com. “Doing the training camps and things like that in Jersey is always cool, looking up and seeing his name up in the rafters. And since he still works in the organization, that’s pretty awesome. It is really fun, and a true honor to be able to play for the Devils organization. I'm excited for this next year.”
Jeremy was on the Devils’ 2024 training camp roster and is expected to be back this fall, still chasing his NHL dream.
“I feel that my game is on the incline,” he said. “I feel that I have been getting better and better every year, and that is positive. It keeps me motivated. I’ll be in the same spot for a third year, so I am excited for that.”
As the 2025 season approaches, Brodeur is focused on growing his game for a chance at the big leagues. In the meantime, he's keeping sharp by competing in the 3ICE league, a fast-paced 3-on-3 summer hockey tournament. His team is awaiting final results to see if they’ve qualified for the playoff round, with games taking place at the Florida Panthers' training facility.
While the Brodeur name looms large, Jeremy is determined to make a name for himself in the crease, one save at a time.
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