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Two players from Morris County were selected in Saturday’s 2020 Ontario Hockey League Priority Selection. Morristown-Beard sophomore forward Nick Vantassell and West Morris sophomore goalie Tyler Muszelik were each picked. Vantassell was taken in the 14th round with the 280th selection by the Windsor Spitfires, while Muszelik was called upon just four picks later withContinue reading “Morristown-Beard’s Vantassell, West Morris’ Muszelik picked in OHL Priority Selection”

ALL-HAAS DIVISION SELECTIONS AS SELECTED BY THE COACHES OF THE MCSSIHL FIRST TEAM Goalie: Justin Wellman, Parsippany Regional, Sr. Defense: Griffin O’Shaughnessy, Mountain Lakes-Boonton, Jr. Defense: Michael DeRosa, Park Regional, Sr. Forward: Cameron Egan, Mountain Lakes-Boonton, Jr. Forward: Thomas Cioce, Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown, So. Forward: Brenen Lavoie, Gill St. Bernard’s, Jr. SECOND TEAM Goalie: Tai Ruvo,Continue reading “All-Haas Division selections, 2019-20”

ALL-HALVORSEN DIVISION SELECTIONS AS SELECTED BY THE COACHES OF THE MCSSIHL MVP (Edward Halvorsen Memorial Trophy): T.J. Santaita, Vernon, Sr. Sportsmanship Award (Maddy Loftus Memorial Trophy): Ayden Steinbach, Vernon, Jr. Rookie of the Year (Terry Maguire Memorial Trophy): Mac Goggin, Mendham, Fr. Harry Shatel Unsung Hero Memorial Award: Danny Scheine, Montville, Sr. FIRST TEAM Goalie:Continue reading “All-Halvorsen Division selections, 2019-20”

ALL-MENNEN DIVISION SELECTIONS AS SELECTED BY THE COACHES OF THE MCSSIHL MVP (Edward Halvorsen Memorial Trophy): J.T. Zangara, Randolph, Sr. Sportsmanship (Otto Haas Memorial Trophy): Matty Gero, Madison, Jr. Rookie of the Year (Terry Maguire Memorial Trophy): Ben Yurchuk, Randolph, Fr. Harry Shatel Unsung Hero Memorial Award: Andrew Low, Morristown-Beard, So. FIRST TEAM Goalie: GavinContinue reading “All-Mennen Division selections, 2019-20”

Top seed Randolph is back on top after a 3-2 overtime win over Ridge in Monday’s NJSIAA Public B championship game at Prudential Center in Newark. Below, you can find our game story, as well as more coverage including videos from Randolph’s ninth state title. – GAME STORY: Zangara’s hat trick lifts Randolph to OTContinue reading “Full coverage of Randolph’s OT win in Public B final”

Top seed Morris Knolls-Hills claimed its second straight Public A title on Monday with a 3-2 win over second sed Montclair in the NJSIAA Public A championship game at the Prudential Center in Newark. Below, you can find the game stories as well as more coverage, including several videos from the game: – GAME STORY:Continue reading “Full coverage of Morris Knolls-Hills OT win over Montclair in Public A final”

Top seed Randolph claimed its ninth state title in program history- and its first since 2015- after a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over third seed Ridge in the NJSIAA Public B final. Be sure to check out our game story for a full recap on the game. Below, you can find more reaction from playersContinue reading “More post-game reaction from Randolph’s OT win in Public B final”

By Mike Gurnis NEWARK — All it took was 35 seconds to turn Randolph’s potential celebration into desperation. The Rams held a seemingly-comfortable two-goal lead late in the third period, and it appeared the celebration was about to begin on the Randolph side of the Prudential Center. But Ridge threw a wrench into Randolph’s celebratoryContinue reading “Zangara’s hat trick propels Randolph to OT win in Public B final (WITH VIDEO)”

It’s a state final that won’t soon be forgotten- especially by the Morris Knolls-Hills faithful. Jason Kwestel tipped home Dylan Idland’s shot 4:34 into overtime to give Morris Knolls-Hills a 3-2 overtime win over Montclair, giving the team its second-straight Public A title at Newark’s Prudential Center. Be sure to check out our full gameContinue reading “More post-game reaction from Morris Knolls-Hills after OT win in Public A title game”

By Mike Gurnis NEWARK — Faced with the monumental task of killing off a five-minute major penalty late in regulation which carried over into overtime, Morris Knolls-Hills never had any doubt. Even after surrendering both goals to Montclair on the power play, the Golden Eagles’ penalty kill was up to the challenge. Players sold outContinue reading “Kwestel’s OT goal gives Morris Knolls-Hills Public A repeat (WITH VIDEO)”