By Mike Gurnis Former Chatham forward Alex Laferriere was selected in the third round with the 83rd pick of the 2020 NHL Draft on Wednesday afternoon. Laferriere, a Harvard commit, was a standout as a sophomore during Chatham’s run to the Public C final in 2017-18. He then transferred to the Kent School, a prepContinue reading “Chatham’s Laferriere selected by L.A. Kings in 2020 NHL Draft”
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Kinnelon, Sparta-Jefferson to tri-op in 2020-21
By Mike Gurnis Kinnelon will be forming a tri-op with Sparta and Jefferson in ice hockey for the 2020-21 season, Kinnelon athletic director Scott Rosenberg confirmed on Wednesday. Rosenberg cited declining numbers as the primary reason for Kinnelon’s decision to enter into a tri-op program. As it is, Kinnelon is the smallest ice hockey-playing standContinue reading “Kinnelon, Sparta-Jefferson to tri-op in 2020-21”
Two Morris County players selected in USHL Draft
This week, the USHL Phase I and II Draft was held, with Phase I for “futures” players on Monday, followed by Phase II for all junior hockey age-eligible players that have not been protected by a USHL team on Tuesday. The overall draft process saw two players from Morris County get selected. Morristown-Beard sophomore NickContinue reading “Two Morris County players selected in USHL Draft”
Chatham’s Laferriere listed on final NHL Central Scouting rankings for 2020 Draft
Alex Laferriere, who was a standout during Chatham’s run to the Public C final in the 2017-18 season, made the NHL’s final Central Scouting rankings which were released on Wednesday. The 18-year old Harvard commit was ranked 61st among North American skaters in the final scouting list leading up to the 2020 NHL Draft. WhileContinue reading “Chatham’s Laferriere listed on final NHL Central Scouting rankings for 2020 Draft”
Morristown-Beard’s Vantassell, West Morris’ Muszelik picked in OHL Priority Selection
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, 2019-20
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, 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, 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”
Full coverage of Randolph’s OT win in Public B final
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”
Full coverage of Morris Knolls-Hills OT win over Montclair in Public A 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”