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KJS United 4, Chatham 3Braydon Sisco scored two goals to lead Kinnelon-Jefferson-Sparta to a 4-3 win over Chatham in the program’s Mennen Division debut at Mennen Arena. KJS, which won the Halvorsen Division and Cup last season, moved up to the league’s top division this year. Kinnelon last played in the Mennen Division in 2016-17,Continue reading “Dec. 8 recap: KJS United makes opening statement in Mennen Division”

West Morris 5, Montville 2Layton Cummings scored a natural hat-trick to help West Morris erase a two-goal deficit in a 5-2 win over Montville in Halvorsen Division play at Mennen Arena. Montville built a two-goal first period lead thanks to goals from Kaden Clifton and Cole Riley. But Cummings buried a power play goal withContinue reading “Dec. 7 recap: West Morris rallies, Roxbury triumphs”

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 Morris Knolls-Hills vs. Passaic Tech, 4:15 p.m. (Ice Vault)Madison vs. Park Regional, 6:15 p.m. (Mennen Arena)KJS United vs. Chatham, 8:15 p.m. (Mennen Arena) E-mail Mike Gurnis at michaelgurnis@gmail.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Vernon vs. Parsippany Regional, 4 p.m. (Skylands Ice World)Montville vs. West Morris, 4:15 p.m. (Mennen Arena)Roxbury vs. Gill St. Bernard’s, 5:15 p.m. (SportsCare Arena)Randolph vs. Morristown, 6:15 p.m. (Mennen Arena)High Point-Wallkill Valley-Kittatinny vs. Paramus Catholic, 8 p.m. (Skylands Ice World)Mountain Lakes-Boonton vs. Morris Catholic-St. Elizabeth’s-Newark Academy, 8:15 p.m. (Mennen Arena) E-mail MikeContinue reading “Morris/Sussex area schedule for Saturday, Dec. 7”

Chatham 10, Bernards-Somerville-Middlesex 0 In the Mennen Division debut for Bernards-Somerville-Middlesex, Chatham spoiled the party as it rolled to a 10-0 win at Mennen Arena. Nine different goal scorers found the back of the net for the Cougars, who are now 1-0 in divisional play. Nate Crowley led the way with a goal and fourContinue reading “Dec. 6 recap: Chatham’s depth on display in win”

By Mike Gurnis Friday night marked the beginning of a new era for West Morris. After three-straight Haas Cup final appearances, including back-to-back titles in 2021-22 and 2022-23, followed by a regular season division title last year, West Morris made the move up to the Halvorsen Division as part of the MCSSIHL’s realignment this year.Continue reading “West Morris opens new era with win over Morris Knolls-Hills”

DELBARTON GREEN WAVE Head coach: Bruce Shatel, 24th season (495-89-45 career record) Division: Gordon Conference-American Division Last year: Delbarton finished 17-7 overall with a 6-4 mark in the Gordon-American. It reached the Gordon Cup final, where it fell, 4-2 to Don Bosco Prep. In the state tournament, it made the Non-Public semifinals, where it fell,Continue reading “Delbarton 2024-25 preview”

FRIDAY, DEC. 6 Vernon at Clifton-Passaic Valley-Cedar Grove, 4 p.m. (Montclair State Arena)West Morris vs. Morris Knolls-Hills, 5:45 p.m. (Mennen Arena)Newton-Lenape Valley vs. Paramus Catholic, 7:30 p.m. (Ice House)Bernards-Somerville-Middlesex vs. Chatham, 7:45 p.m. (Mennen Arena) GIRLSChatham vs. Randolph, 3 p.m. (Skylands Ice World) E-mail Mike Gurnis at michaelgurnis@gmail.com

GILL ST. BERNARD’S KNIGHTS Head coach: Miles Atkian, first season Division: MCSSIHL-Halvorsen Division Last year: Gill St. Bernard’s put together the best season in program history last winter, as it won the team’s first-ever Haas Cup title with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over previous two-time champion West Morris. It finished the year 12-4-2 withContinue reading “Gill St. Bernard’s 2024-25 preview”

KINNELON-JEFFERSON-SPARTA (KJS UNITED) Head coach: Jeff Myhren, 19th season (205-145-38 career record) Division: MCSSIHL-Mennen Division Last year: KJS United had its best season since becoming a tri-op in 2020-21, as it finished 17-5 overall with a perfect 8-0 mark in the Halvorsen Division. It won the Halvorsen Cup with a 5-2 triumph over Mendham, andContinue reading “Kinnelon-Jefferson-Sparta 2024-25 preview”