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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Delbarton 5, Bergen Catholic 0 Nick Faccone netted a pair of second-period goals to lift Delbarton to a 5-0 win over Bergen Catholic at the Ice House in Hackensack. The win was Delbarton’s first over Bergen Catholic (ranked No. 4 by NJ.com) since the 2018-19 season, when it topped the Crusaders 2-0Continue reading “Nov. 26 roundup: Delbarton downs Bergen Catholic, Chatham shut out by Passaic Tech”

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 High Point-Wallkill Valley-Kittatinny vs. Pascack Valley at Skylands Ice World, 4 p.m. Park Regional vs. West Morris at Mennen Arena, 4:15 p.m. – Follow Mike Gurnis on Twitter (@MorrisCtyHockey) for live updates, and check back here for a full story after the game Newton-Lenape Valley vs. Old Tappan at Skylands Ice World,Continue reading “Morris/Sussex area schedule for Saturday, Nov. 27”

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Chatham vs. Passaic Tech at Ice Vault, Wayne, 6 p.m. Delbarton vs. Bergen Catholic at Ice House, Hackensack, 7:15 p.m. Please e-mail Mike Gurnis at michaelgurnis@gmail.com for any missing games or postponements. Coaches are also asked to please e-mail box scores after the game for inclusion in our nightly recaps.

MADISON DODGERS Head coach: Ryan Bailey, third year (3-14-1 career record). Division: NJIGIHL Last year: Madison finished 2-7 and lost to Morristown-Beard in the quarterfinals of the NJIGIHL Cup. Key losses: Lily Clifford, Josephine Piacenti. Top returners: Rachel Bear, D, Sr.; Julianna DiPaolo, G, Sr.; Izzy Hunter, D, So.; Maya Tahl, F, Sr. Newcomers: ElizabethContinue reading “Madison girls 2021-22 preview: Dodgers hope higher numbers lead to step forward”

CHATHAM-MILLBURN Head coach: Kevin Hannon, sixth year. Division: NJIGIHL Last year: Chatham finished 4-4 and lost to Morristown-Beard, 6-1 in the semifinals of the NJIGIHL Cup. Key losses: Molly Coyne, Lauren Arias, Hannah Bedell, Grace Zinn, Cate Gallagher. Top returners: Kara Groh, D, Sr.; Maddie Jepsen, F, So.; Sofia Jepsen, D, Sr.; Campbell Ragins, D,Continue reading “Chatham-Millburn girls 2021-22 preview: Program looks to replace significant scoring, goaltending”

HIGH POINT-WALLKILL VALLEY-KITTATINNY Head coach: Mike Beltran, 18th year (139-203-23 career record). Division: Charette Last year: High Point-Wallkill Valley had a solid season in 2020-21, as it finished 6-5-1 overall with a 5-2-1 record in the Charette Division. It fell to eventual Charette Cup champion Bernards-Somerville-Middlesex in the semifinals, 5-1. Key losses: Devin Haines, D;Continue reading “High Point-Wallkill Valley-Kittatinny 2021-22 preview: Addition of Kittatinny helps program’s depth”

WEST MORRIS WOLFPACK Head coach: Phil Togno, fifth year (31-66-9 record) Division: Haas Last year: West Morris finished 0-14-1, and lost to Mountain Lakes-Boonton 5-2 in the Haas Cup semifinals. Key losses: Andrew Spina, F; Lucas Garrido, F. Top returners: Dylan Babb, F, Jr.; Paul Bietka, F, Sr.; Jake Calhoun, F, Jr.; Ben Cappan, F,Continue reading “West Morris 2021-22 preview: Wolfpack look to bounce back from winless year”

MORRISTOWN-BEARD CRIMSON Head coach: Bruce Driver, 21st year (309-78-19 career record). Division: NJIGHL and WIHLMA Last year: In limited action, Morristown-Beard was dominant in 2020-21, as it finished with a perfect 6-0 record. It reached the NJIGHL Cup final, but the game was not played due to COVID-19 issues so it was declared co-champions withContinue reading “Morristown-Beard 2021-22 girls preview: Crimson reload for run at multiple titles”

MOUNT OLIVE-HOPATCONG-HACKETTSTOWN Head coach: Ryan Tatarka, first year. Division: Haas Last year: Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown had a strong 2020-21 season, in which it reached the Haas Cup final where it dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to Mountain Lakes-Boonton, 3-2. It finished 7-4-1 overall with a 5-3-1 divisional record. Key losses: Jason Bonante, D; Dante Duteau, G;Continue reading “Mount Olive-Hopatcong-Hackettstown 2021-22 preview: Cioce brothers lead strong group”

ROXBURY GAELS Head coach: Jon Benbow, 18th year (206-165-39 career record). Division: Halvorsen Last year: Roxbury finished 7-7 overall with a 3-5 record in the Halvorsen Division. It reached the Halvorsen Cup final, where it lost, 5-0 to Madison. Key losses: Ryan Callahan, G; Randy Depalma, F; Kyle Jenkins, D; Jake Kooyenga, F; Nick Thomas,Continue reading “Roxbury 2021-22 preview: Defensemen key for young roster”