Five things to know about new Devils GM Ray Shero: 1. He lived in Cherry Hill, NJ as a child while his father, Fred Shero, coached the Flyers. He was a star Little League shortstop who played on the same team as former MLB pitcher Orel Hershiser.
2. He attended St. Lawrence University, where he was a two-time captain of the hockey team and finished as one of the Top 10 scorers in school history. He graduated in 1984 with a double major in economics and sociology.
3. He was an 11th round draft pick of the Los Angeles Kings in 1982 and opted to finish college before attempting a pro career.