The former NHL star follows Kal Penn as he joins New York Red Bulls for their unique pre-match event
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Former New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac has teamed up with the New York Red Bulls for their innovative "Send the Bulls" campaign, set to take place before their upcoming match against Orlando City. This unique event aims to boost fan engagement and attendance at Red Bull Arena, leveraging Zajac's popularity among local sports enthusiasts.
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Actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn participated in the New York Red Bulls' inaugural "Send the Bulls" event during the club’s first home game of the 2025 season. That was prior to the club’s 2-0 win over Nashville SC on March 1.
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Travis Zajac played 1,037 games in the NHL, all but 13 of them with the New Jersey Devils before retiring in September 2021. He scored 203 goals and recorded 552 points throughout his career, making him one of the most recognizable hockey players in the New York metropolitan area.
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The New York Red Bulls have endured a tough start to the season as they sit seventh on the Eastern Conference table with four points, having won just one of their opening three fixtures. They have back-to-back home games next at the Sports Illustrated Stadium as they face Orlando City followed by Toronto FC on March 15 and 22 respectively. Then Sandro Schwarz’s side goes on the road to face the New England Revolution before returning home to host the Chicago Fire.
