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By Mike Gurnis It was all about the next man up mentality for Chatham. The Cougars, who have not played with its full lineup since early December, were in a tough position going into Saturday night’s Mennen Cup semifinal. It was going to be without the services of its two top scorers and most dynamicContinue reading “Curry’s late goal sends shorthanded Chatham into Mennen Cup final”

By Mike Gurnis It was during KJS United’s 3-1 win over Mahwah on Wednesday that coach Jeff Myhren made the call to put Anthony Pandiscia, Dylan Fleksher, and Adam Stefancik together on a line. After one game together, that trio looked like one that had been playing together for years. The group was involved inContinue reading “Newly-formed line spurs KJS United past Madison in Halvorsen semifinal”

By Mike Gurnis In the playoffs, anything and everything is on the table. Oftentimes, it’s the players you least expect that find their way onto the scoresheet when everything is on the line. For Randolph, sophomore Jacob Campbell came into Saturday’s Mennen Cup semifinal with just two goals and six assists to his name thisContinue reading “Campbell, Feinberg lead Randolph into Mennen Cup final”

24TH HAAS CUP FINAL 2-West Morris (7-8-4) vs. 4-Park Regional (9-9-3)Monday, 6:15 p.m. at Mennen Arena Previous meetings: The teams played to a thrilling 3-3 tie on opening day, Dec. 8, before Park Regional earned an impressive 2-1 victory on Jan. 12. CUP HISTORYWest Morris— West Morris is the defending Haas Cup champion after defeatingContinue reading “24th Haas Cup final preview: West Morris vs. Park Regional”

3RD CHARETTE CUP FINAL 1-Montville (13-3-2) vs. 3-Newton-Lenape Valley (8-11-1)Monday, 4:15 p.m. at Mennen Arena Previous meetings: Montville won both meetings against Newton-Lenape Valley this season, as it won 5-0 on Jan. 5 before securing a 5-2 win on Jan. 21. CUP HISTORYMontville— Montville has won three cups in program history. It won the HaasContinue reading “3rd Charette Cup final preview: Montville vs. Newton-Lenape Valley”

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Mennen Cup semifinals1-Randolph vs. 4-Morristown-Beard, 4:15 p.m. at Mennen Arena2-Chatham vs. 3-Morris Knolls-Hills, 8:15 p.m. at Mennen Arena Halvorsen Cup semifinals1-KJS United vs. 4-Madison, 6:15 p.m. at Mennen Arena IndependentNewton-Lenape Valley vs. Freehold Boro-Raritan, 4 p.m. at Skylands Ice World E-mail Mike Gurnis at michaelgurnis@gmail.com Donate to the Morris-Sussex Hockey Report viaContinue reading “Morris/Sussex area schedule for Saturday, Feb. 11”

By Mike Gurnis A.J. Twist ran toward the locker room and couldn’t contain his excitement. The Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown senior screamed at the top of his lungs, “We’re going back, baby!” After reaching a Cup final for the third year in a row, it’s hard to blame him. Now, the goal will be on getting overContinue reading “Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown blanks Mendham in Halvorsen Cup semifinal”

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Halvorsen Cup semifinal2-Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown vs. 3-Mendham, 5:45 p.m. at Mennen Arena Girls- Cohen Cup first round4-Randolph vs. 5-Westfield, 6:10 p.m. at SportsCare Arena Girls regular seasonMadison vs. Immaculate Heart, 3:30 p.m. at Mennen ArenaMorristown-Beard vs. Hoosac (N.Y.), 5 p.m. at Twin Oaks Ice Rink

By Mike Gurnis It may be a cliche that regular-season records are thrown out the window once postseason play begins. But it has been proven time-and-time again that no matter what happens in the regular season, it does not necessarily mean that it will continue in the postseason. It was proven once again by Newton-LenapeContinue reading “Newton-Lenape Valley rallies in 3rd to reach Charette Cup final”

By Mike Gurnis What a difference a year makes. Wins have been few and far between for Montville over the past two seasons, as it won a combined four games while dropping from the Halvorsen Division down to the Charette during that time. This season has seen a drastic turnaround for the Mustangs, who haveContinue reading “Montville rolls past Morris Catholic into Charette Cup final”