Chicoism's - Thanks for the memories!

[Richer's Ghost]

Chico on how he found out about his tribute night.

Well at the end of last season when I made it known that I was going to retire, Lou Lamorello, Scott O’Neil and Hugh Weber who are the day to day operators there said to me: “Hey Chico, we’re going to have a night for you next season”, and I thought, “A night for me? What could this be about?” I didn’t do anything to stand out in any way or did anything that you expect to get a special night for. I’m certainly not a hall of famer as a broadcaster or player. I tried to do a good job each night, come prepared, have fun with the fans and was enthusiastic but nothing that made me an Emmy award winner! I would leave that to Doc Emrick who was picking up all of those Emmys. It was just really overwhelming and I would like to thank those guys very much.

Management and I talked and I told them that they could even make it an pre-season game if they wanted to. I gotta tell ya though, when you look at all the greats that were celebrated by the Devils on the ice like Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko, Scott Neidermayer or Martin Brodeur as he will be one day, I’m thinking, “What am I doing down here?” Then I got to thinking, “Well I helped put a lot of guys in the hall of fame with all the games I gave up!”

So maybe that’s my niche here, that’s where it was at and they decided it would be on October 24th.

http://www.alternativenation.net/chico-resch-talks-ceremony-brodeur-deboer/

 

[Jersey Man]

His sense of humor will never get old.

 

[bobilly45]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 11m11 minutes ago
As part of Chico Resch Night Friday, Resch and Mike Emrick will reuinite to call some game action during MSG Plus's telecast of Devils-Stars

 

[schoenfeld]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 11m11 minutes ago
As part of Chico Resch Night Friday, Resch and Mike Emrick will reuinite to call some game action during MSG Plus's telecast of Devils-Stars

i'm gonna miss this game and thats some ol ********

 

[TheUnseenHand]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 11m11 minutes ago
As part of Chico Resch Night Friday, Resch and Mike Emrick will reuinite to call some game action during MSG Plus's telecast of Devils-Stars

If only they would call the entire game. Still gonna be awesome!

 

[The 29th Pick]

Tom Gulitti ‏@TGfireandice 11m11 minutes ago
As part of Chico Resch Night Friday, Resch and Mike Emrick will reuinite to call some game action during MSG Plus's telecast of Devils-Stars

watch MSG have audio problems tomorrow night and there's no sound !

 

[Lindys Lazy Eye]

i'm gonna miss this game and thats some ol ********

Do you have DVR?

 

[Wingman77]

Apparently the team held a private dinner for Chico at the arena bunker lounge tonight;

Classic; Don Lamoriello at the head of the table (naturally with Freddo at his side)

 

[Wingman77]

and a nice piece on him from TG

http://fireandice.northjersey.com/fire-ice-1.174987/chico-resch-getting-ready-for-his-big-night-to-be-reunited-with-mike-emrick-for-one-last-call-1.1116880

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I wonder what "unique" thing Chico is gonna do to get the crowd involved...

 

[DenisSamson3]

New video uploaded on the New Jersey Youtube Channel. For all the Chico lovers!

 

[jkrdevil]

His thank you speech better just be the Petr Sykora chinchilla story.

 

[tr83]

I wonder what "unique" thing Chico is gonna do to get the crowd involved...

A capella RnRpt2

 

[Devils Dominion]

They gave Chico a boat

 

[Emperoreddy]

Haha do it Chico!!! Punch the Maven

And of course the godfather is at the head of the table.

Man I wish I could go tomorrow night. Love Chico

 

[Uli Hiemer]

They gave Chico a boat

Just saw that. Awesome gift. They usually hand out cars.

 

[Wingman77]

If this first picture doesn't sum up Chico...

Gunna miss having that enthusiasm around, even when times have been tough recently with this team, Chico was always there to provide a laugh

Really great job by the organization to have the dinner and night to honor him

 

[Emperoreddy]

How can you not like this guy? No matter what you think of his ability to call a game, the guy is just 100% likeable.

 

[HobokenIrish]

What a great guy.

Got to meet him 3 or 4 times at the Rock over the years and you would think I was a long lost cousin. There is no way in hell he would have known or remembered meeting me before but each time I met him it was like he was saying hello to an old friend. He really tried to make people feel good and he is just a genuinely nice guy

Such a great ambassador for the Devils and this quote from the Fire and Ice article pretty much nails it. What a great guy. I miss him

Emrick has often said, “People came up to him because they knew they could.†And that is certainly part of Resch’s appeal.

“It’s not like I just go and say, ‘I’m going to say hi to that person,’†Resch said. “I just found that fans are very responsive. They just want to be noticed. They just want to say, ‘Hey, he noticed me and he actually listened to me and he responded.’ It’s nothing major. I just have that knack maybe because I never dreamt I’d make the NHL.

 

[Better Call Sal]

God, Chico is awesome. I really wish I was going tonight.

 

[Devils Dominion]

God, Chico is awesome. I really wish I was going tonight.

Are you banned from The Rock?
I think you said you couldn't make the home opener either?

In all seriousness, I know a few guys that are "banned", due to "actions" during the 2008 playoff series vs the Rags.

But, I still see them at Devils games quite often, its not like security carries pictures of the banned list around with them.

And yes to the other posts above, Chico was probably the most approchable and humble guy in the biz.
It disgusted me to ever read any fan (mostly Rags fans) discredit or take cheap shots at him in a malicious tone.

Fans of any team would agree he was a genuinely great guy once they got a chance to meet him in person.

 

[Better Call Sal]

Are you banned from The Rock?
I think you said you couldn't make the home opener either?

Haha, unfortunately previous engagements are taking precedent. These days, funds are too tight for me to go as often as I used to.

I will be there on the 4th for my birthday, though, so I'm happy I'll make it out soon.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Haha, unfortunately previous engagements are taking precedent. These days, funds are too tight for me to go as often as I used to.

I will be there on the 4th for my birthday, though, so I'm happy I'll make it out soon.

Good to hear, hope NJD gives you a good present that night, to hear Glory Days shortly after the final horn.

 

[Jersey Man]

What time would you guys think the ceremony starts? Don't want to miss it. I'm about to get a ticket.

 

[Devils Dominion]

What time would you guys think the ceremony starts? Don't want to miss it. I'm about to get a ticket.

Matt Laughlin said 7:03 via Twitter.