In a decision that came as no surprise, the Devils confirmed Friday that Chris Terreri will return as the team's goaltending coach.

Terreri, 50, joins new assistant coaches Geoff Ward and Alain Nasreddine on head coach John Hynes' staff.

Both Hynes and general manager Ray Shero told NJ Advance Media that they were pleased with Terreri but wanted to conduct a formal meeting.

A former goalie for the Devils, Terreri will enter his 27th season with the organization, including his 15th year as a member of its coaching staff. He has served the club as goaltending coach since 2009-10, after spending eight seasons in a similar role at the AHL level.

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Terreri was a member of New Jersey's 1995 and 2000 Stanley Cup championship teams. He played for Team USA at the 1988 Olympic Winter Games, and played four seasons at Providence College (ECAC/HE). Terreri was New Jersey's third choice and 87th overall selection in the 1983 NHL entry draft.

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