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Nov. 30 recap: Randolph wins big, Montville and Sparta-Jefferson tie

Randolph 9, Vernon 0 Randolph is expected to be the favorite for both the Public B and Mennen Cup titles, and it got off to a fast start as it rolled past Vernon at Skylands Ice World. J.T. Zangara and Justin Harper each scored twice and had an assist for the Rams. In total, sevenContinue reading “Nov. 30 recap: Randolph wins big, Montville and Sparta-Jefferson tie”

Niceberg’s late heroics help Madison earn tie with Chatham

PHOTOS by Mike Gurnis By Mike Gurnis MORRIS TWP. — Everything was coming up Chatham early on in the third period of Saturday’s Mennen Division opener between Madison and Chatham. Chatham scored three times in the final 3:57 of the second to build a two-goal lead, and the Cougars appeared destined for an opening nightContinue reading “Niceberg’s late heroics help Madison earn tie with Chatham”

Reidy lifts Mountain Lakes-Boonton to season-opening win

PHOTOS by Mike Gurnis By Mike Gurnis MORRIS TWP. — For a young team and a program that has struggled in recent years, it was of the utmost importance for Mountain Lakes-Boonton to start off strong. It has hopes of taking a step forward this season and competing for a Haas Cup, and it tookContinue reading “Reidy lifts Mountain Lakes-Boonton to season-opening win”

Morris/Sussex hockey schedule for Nov. 30

Codey Arena, West Orange Gill St. Bernard’s at Oratory, 7:45 Mennen Arena, Morris Township Park Regional at Mount Olive, 4:15 Mountain Lakes-Boonton at West Morris, 6:15 — Follow @MikeGurnis on Twitter for updates, check back for a full story Chatham at Madison, 8:15 — Follow @MikeGurnis on Twitter for updates, check back for a fullContinue reading “Morris/Sussex hockey schedule for Nov. 30”

Roundup, Nov. 29: Delbarton falls, Gill St. Bernard’s victorious

Bergen Catholic 4, Delbarton 1 For the second straight year, Delbarton suffered a three-goal loss on opening night- this time to Bergen Catholic- as the Crusaders scored three times in the second period to take control. Chase Pirtle scored the Green Wave’s lone goal off an assist from Kayetan Berezniak early in the third toContinue reading “Roundup, Nov. 29: Delbarton falls, Gill St. Bernard’s victorious”

Haas-Charette Division preview capsules, 2019-20

GILL ST. BERNARD’S Coach: Greg DaSilva/Chris Wiggins Last year: 8-6-5, Haas Cup semifinalist, lost in Non-Public first round Key losses: A.J. Donofrio Top returners: Matthew Bloomenthal (10 g., 8 a.), So.; Matt Cooper (.886 sv%), Jr., G; Vincent Cucci, Jr.; Liam Jones (7 g., 4 a.), Jr; Brenen Lavoie (10 g., 10 a.), Jr.; EdwardContinue reading “Haas-Charette Division preview capsules, 2019-20”

Morris/Sussex schedule for Friday, Nov. 29

Friday marks the official start of the 2019-20 NJSIAA boys ice hockey season. Here is the schedule, as a few area teams will kick off their campaign. Ice House, Hackensack Delbarton at Bergen Catholic, 5:30 p.m. Mennen Arena Gill St. Bernard’s vs. Parsippany Regional, 12:15 p.m. Skylands Ice World Mendham at Kinnelon, 4:45 p.m. BeContinue reading “Morris/Sussex schedule for Friday, Nov. 29”

Halvorsen Division preview capsules, 2019-20

KINNELON Coach: Jeff Myrhen, 14th year (165-126-33 career record) Last year: 12-7-4, Halvorsen Cup champions, Public C Round of 16 Key losses: Everest Schneider, F; Craig Smith, F. Top returners: Joey Arnold (15 g., 7 a.), So., F; Jared Fatzer (4 g., 10 a.), Sr., D; Mitchell Fradkin (4 a.), So., D; Timothy Hausler (7Continue reading “Halvorsen Division preview capsules, 2019-20”

Mennen Division/Gordon Conference preview capsules, 2019-20

Here is a look at all six teams in the Mennen Division, as well as two area teams- Delbarton and Pope John- which compete in the Gordon Conference. GORDON CONFERENCE DELBARTON Coach: Bruce Shatel, 19th year (425-58-40) Last year: 19-6-4, Non-Public runner-up, Gordon Cup runner-up Key losses: Michael Balzarotti, F; James Falivene, F; James Monahan,Continue reading “Mennen Division/Gordon Conference preview capsules, 2019-20”