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Morristown-Beard moves past Montville for 1st win

By Mike Gurnis Morristown-Beard, which has been one of the top programs in Morris County as well as the state over the years, is undergoing a bit of a transition this season. After former NHL defenseman Randy Velischek did not return to the program after a successful nine-year run, Scott Greene was called upon toContinue reading “Morristown-Beard moves past Montville for 1st win”

Chatham-Madison 2018-19 girls hockey preview

LAST SEASON: In just its second year of existence, the co-op between Chatham and Madison experienced a high level of success as it raced out to an impressive 12-0 start before finishing 17-5. It reached the final of the Morris-Union Girls Ice Hockey League tournament, where it was upset by Kent Place, 4-2. HEAD COACH:Continue reading “Chatham-Madison 2018-19 girls hockey preview”

Morristown-Beard 2018-19 girls hockey preview

LAST SEASON: The Crimson finished 13-4-2, and managed to win the NJISAA Prep Tournament for the second year in a row as it downed Princeton Day, 4-1 in the final. It finished third in the WIHLMA Tournament. HEAD COACH: Bruce Driver, 19th season. 273-59-17 career record. CONFERENCE: WIHLMA-Hengerer Division. KEY PLAYERS GRADUATED: Morristown-Beard graduated severalContinue reading “Morristown-Beard 2018-19 girls hockey preview”

Morris Knolls opens year with 5-3 win over Chatham

By Mike Gurnis MORRIS TWP. — Wednesday night’s season opener marked the beginning of a new era for Morris Knolls, as it played its first game since beginning a co-op with cross-town rival Morris Hills. So it was only fitting that Joe Rabeno- the lone varsity starter on the roster from Morris Hills- came throughContinue reading “Morris Knolls opens year with 5-3 win over Chatham”

Vernon 2018-19 team preview

LAST SEASON: Vernon put together another solid season as it finished 14-10-1 overall. It lost in the semifinals of the Halvorsen Cup to West Morris, before it suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Wall in overtime of the NJSIAA Public C quarterfinals. It also won the Sussex Cup for the second-consecutive season. HEAD COACH: RayContinue reading “Vernon 2018-19 team preview”

Pope John 2018-19 team preview

LAST SEASON: Pope John finished 2017-18 with a 14-11-1 record, and reached the Non-Public quarterfinals where it lost to top-seeded Don Bosco Prep in overtime, despite an incredible 79-save effort by Matt Schoer. HEAD COACH: Ryan Brown, 11th year. 154-80-28 career record. CONFERENCE AND CLASSIFICATION: Gordon Conference-National Division (moved from American); NJSIAA Non-Public. KEY PLAYERSContinue reading “Pope John 2018-19 team preview”

Morristown-Beard 2018-19 preview

LAST SEASON: It was another strong season for the Crimson, who finished 16-7-2 overall and saw their season end with a close, 3-2 loss to eventual Non-Public champion Delbarton in the quarterfinals. It also reached the Mennen Cup final, where it fell short of a four-peat with a 4-2 loss to Randolph. HEAD COACH: ScottContinue reading “Morristown-Beard 2018-19 preview”

Madison 2018-19 team preview

LAST SEASON: Madison put together a big season in 2017-18, as it finished with an 18-7-1 mark and a Halvorsen Cup championship. It lost in the Public C Round of 16 to Ramsey, however. HEAD COACH: Dave Hansen, 15th year. 193-118-19 career record. CONFERENCE AND CLASSIFICATION: MCSSIHL-Mennen Division (moved from Halvorsen Division); NJSIAA Public C.Continue reading “Madison 2018-19 team preview”

Chatham 2018-19 team preview

LAST SEASON: Chatham re-established itself as one of the top teams not just in Morris County, but the entire state last season as it finished with a 16-8 record. It reached the Public C final, where it suffered a heartbreaking 3-0 defeat to Summit, despite holding a 32-8 advantage in shots on goal. HEAD COACH:Continue reading “Chatham 2018-19 team preview”

West Morris 2018-19 team preview

LAST SEASON: The Wolfpack had a bit of an up-and-down 2017-18 season, which saw it finish with a 10-9-4 overall record, with its season ending with a 5-0 loss to eventual Public C champion Summit in the Public C quarterfinals. It also made a nice run to the Halvorsen Cup final, after upsetting Vernon inContinue reading “West Morris 2018-19 team preview”