Sergei Brylin (08/09/14)

Sergei Brylin, New Devils Center (1994-2008)

Sergei Brylin is a three-time Stanley Cup champion with the New Jersey Devils (1995, 2000, 2003). He played 13 seasons for the Devils. Brylin is one of five New Jersey Devils who have played for all three of their championship teams.

Sergei Brylin was signing autographs at the Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery in Wayne, New Jersey. This was the second hockey autograph signing that I have attended and my first New Jersey Devils signing. The event was well organized and everyone was allowed to get two items signed. There was also a photographer who took pictures of each person with Sergei, which was very cool. I've been to many signings and this was never done before.

I only had one item for Sergei to sign and it was my first New Jersey Devils hockey puck. Since I love inscriptions on autographs, I thought it would be nice to have Sergei inscribe the years he won the Stanley Cup with the Devils. He was cool about it and inscribed "SC 95 00 03" on the bottom of the hockey puck.

Sergei Brylin signed New Jersey Devils hockey puck.

Sergei Brylin poses for a photo with me.

Overall, this was a well-organized event and I had a great experience. It was nice to meet a Stanley Cup champion and add another hockey autograph to my collection. I also got hooked up with a Facebook group called Devils All Day All Night. Now I need to start watching more hockey, so I can become a die-hard fan. Let's go Devils!

Bernie Parent (02/16/13)

My first hockey autograph is former Philadelphia Flyers Goalie and Hall of Famer Bernie Parent. I'm not a big fan of hockey, but I appreciate great players. Watching some highlights and hearing stories about Bernie from my uncle, who idolized him growing up, convinced me that his autograph would be nice to add to my collection.

Bernie Parent, Hockey Hall of Fame inductee 1984

Bernie was signing autographs at Barb's Harley-Davidson in Mount Ephraim, NJ. My uncle and I left really early and we were actually the first ones there. The employees at Barb's Harley-Davidson were super nice! We called them a few days before the event to make sure everything was on schedule. They made sure we would be taken care of since we were driving really far for this event.

Bernie arrived earlier than his scheduled time and after greeting the employees at Barb's they introduced him to us. He came over to speak with us and started signing our stuff, which was really nice of him. Barb's Harley-Davidson did an amazing job for this signing. After the signing they had a nice lunch spread for everyone. Thank you, Barb's Harley-Davidson, for hosting a great event!

Bernie signed my Philadelphia Flyers hockey puck and inscribed it with HOF 84.

I did meet Bernie a few months ago at a book signing in Ridgewood, NJ, but I didn't bring any hockey memorabilia for him to sign. He was signing his new book Unmasked: Bernie Parent and the Broad Street Bullies. He was really cool then and also took a picture with me.