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***Varsity Ice Hockey***
The Varsity Falcons will participate in the Greater Middlesex and Egan Conferences for the 2022-2023 season in addition to playing highly competitive non-conference opponents. The conferences and their respective opponents are as follows:
Greater Middlesex Conference
Saint Joseph Metuchen
Woodbridge Township (Colonia/John F. Kennedy/Woodbridge)
Old Bridge
Monroe
Edison Township (Edison/JP Stevens/Metuchen)
South/North Brunswick
Egan Conference
Saint Joseph Metuchen
St. John Vianney
Paul VI/Camden Catholic
Notre Dame
Montclair-Kimberley Academy
Bishop Eustace
Non-Conference Opponents
St. Peter's Prep (Gordon Conference)
Pingry (Skylands Conference)
Xavier (NYC Catholic High Schools Athletic Conference)
Pope John (Gordon Conference)
St. Joseph Regional (Gordon Conference)
Junior Varsity
Schedule
***The schedule is not yet completed - we are still in the process of booking games***
EC = Egan Conference
GMC = Greater Middlesex Conference
NC = Non-Conference
HOME GAMES in CAPITAL LETTERS - all at Woodbridge Community Center
Away Games designated by @ next to the opponent name
JV games designated with “JV”
Tue Dec 6: @Chatham 8PM (scrimmage)
WED DEC 14: SOUTH/NORTH BRUNSWICK (GMC) 6:45PM
THU DEC 15: PAUL VI (EC) 4PM
WED DEC 21: ST. PETER'S (NC) 6:45PM
***TBD Dec 26-30: Varsity Holiday Classic Tournament at Ice Vault (2 games)***
WED JAN 4: ST. JOHN VIANNEY (EC) 6:45PM
Fri Jan 6: @Woodbridge Twp (GMC) 3:15PM Woodbridge Community Center
Tue Jan 10: JV@St. Peter's 4:30PM Charlie Hager Rink at Pershing Field
THU JAN 12: POPE JOHN (NC) 4PM
Fri Jan 13: @Edison (GMC) 8PM WCC or The Club at Woodbridge
Tue Jan 17: @Old Bridge (GMC) 3:15PM John Piccolo/Old Bridge Arena
WED JAN 18: ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL (NC) 6:45PM
Fri Jan 20: @MKA (EC) 4:15PM Clary Anderson Rink
WED JAN 25: MONROE (GMC) 6:45PM
***TBA: Egan Conference Playoffs - Mon Jan 30 or Tue Jan 31
WED FEB 1: PINGRY (NC) 6:45PM
WED FEB 8: XAVIER (NC) 6:45PM
***TBD: GMC Playoffs
***NJSIAA State Tournament - Non-Public Bracket***
Summer Clinic
The summer clinic for 2022 was a huge success. Approximately twenty-five players worked on their skills and game knowledge under the direction of our coaching staff and several alumni. A good time was had by all. We plan to offer the clinic again sometime in July 2023. Below are the details from the 2022 clinic.
----2022 CLINIC INFORMATION----
The ice hockey coaching staff of Saint Joseph Metuchen High School is very happy to offer our Annual Summer Ice Hockey Clinic for 2022 at The Arenas at Woodbridge (Woodbridge Community Center). For more than 15 years this clinic has helped players improve their ice hockey skills and knowledge in a relaxed, fun environment. Listed below are details about the clinic. We hope you can join us!
*Where: The Arenas at Woodbridge (Woodbridge Community Center)
*When: Four consecutive weekday evenings: Monday July 25, Tuesday July 26, Wednesday July 27, Thursday July 28.
*Time: 8pm-9:30pm (1.5 hours on-ice each session)
*What: Each session will be a 1.5 hour on-ice session at our home rink The Arenas at Woodbridge (Woodbridge Community Center)
*Who: The clinic is designed for boys with travel ice hockey experience who will be entering Grades 6 through 9 in September 2022. Full regulation ice hockey equipment is required for all sessions.
Content: Each session is designed around specific objectives. During this clinic, the Saint Joseph Metuchen HS ice hockey staff teaches core skills and techniques for players including skating technique and form, puck handling, shooting passing, angling, checking. Players are grouped by age and experience utilizing workstation format to maximize high quality repetitions for each skill. For Goalies, specialized goaltending skills and techniques are taught by our Goalie Coach.
*Cost: $270. A second son of eligible age can be enrolled for an additional $240 (discounted rate).
*Registration/More Info: Please contact us at stjmhockey@gmail.com. We will send you a registration/release form and/or answer questions you may have. Thank you for your interest!
Team Records
TEAM RECORDS
- 2021-2022 Varsity Records
- 2020-2021 Varsity Records
- 2019-2020 Varsity Results
- 2018-2019 Varsity Results
- 2017-2018 Varsity Results
- 2016-2017 Varsity Results
- 2015-2016 Varsity Results
- 2014-2015 Varsity Results
- 2013-2014 Varsity Results
2021-2022 Varsity Records
Overall Record: 12-9-2
GMC Record: 4-0-1
11/30 Morristown-Beard L (5-3)
12/1 Edison W (11-1)
12/8 Ridge L (5-2)
12/10 Pope John L (4-0)
12/14 St. Peter's Prep L (5-2)
12/17 Paul VI W (9-2)
12/21 St. John Vianney L (6-0)
12/22 Bishop Eustace W (10-0)
12/26 Mahwah W (6-3)
12/27 Wayne Hills W (5-3)
12/29 Middletown North T (1-1)
1/3 St. Joseph (Mont.) W (1-0)
1/5 South Brunswick W (11-1)
1/12 St. Rose W (8-2)
1/17 Monroe W (1-0)
1/24 Hillsborough L (3-2)
1/26 Notre Dame L (2-1)
2/2 Colonia T (4-4)
2/7 Paul VI W (4-1)
2/11 Old Bridge W (8-1)
2/16 GMC SemiFinal MONROE L (2-1 OT)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
2/22 #18 MONTCLAIR-KIMBERLEY ACADEMY W (4-1)
2/24 @#2 Delbarton 4pm Aspen Ice Randolph L (4-1)
On Thursday February 24 #2 Delbarton defeated the Falcons 4-1 in the NJSIAA State Tournament Non-Public Bracket. As a result, the 2021-2022 season has ended. The Falcons finished with an overall 12-9-2 record. Many thanks to our players, their parents/guardians, coaches, school administration and our fans for supporting us this season. Much appreciated.
***End of Season***
2020-2021 Varsity Records
***GMC All-Conference Selections***
Senior Falcon Kyle Kaczmarek is the GMC Player Of The Year.
First Team Selections:
Nick Adams, Marino Lupo, Chris Ciccarello, Jason Pliszak, Connor Kaczmarek
Honorable Mentions:
Matt Cuccia, Mike McElwain
***GMC "Pod" Champions!***
Varsity captured the GMC "Pod" Championship by defeating South Brunswick (#3 seed) 5-1 on Friday March 5th at The Arenas at Woodbridge. That concludes the 2021 season for the Falcons. Thanks to our players, families, coaches, team operations, school leadership, and Arenas at Woodbridge personnel for your dedication, efforts, and support to make this season possible under the most challenging circumstances in our 35 year history.
***Egan Conference Champions!***
On Monday March 1 Varsity defeated Bishop Eustace 7-2 to capture the Egan Conference Championship at Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton.
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 15th season
Assistant Coach: Sean Rappleyea (Class of 2013) - 1st season
Volunteer: Sean Singleton (Class of '91) - 6th season
You can reach Coach Carter at rcarter@stjoes.org
Team Roster:
2-Christian Cuccia-So-F
3-Jeff Allen-Sr-D
4-Dean Ponik-So-F
5-Brendon Airel-So-D
6-Christopher Ciccarello-Sr-D/F
8-Thomas Freda-Jr-D
9-Michael McElwain-Sr-F
12-Leo Shear-Sr-F
14-Matt Cuccia-Sr-F
15-Christopher Tropean0-So-F
17-Ivan Borisov-Jr-F
19-Connor Kaczmarek-Sr-F
20-Jack Pallotta-So-F
21-Matt Pliszak-Sr-F
22-Jason Pliszak-Jr-F
23-Dimitri Donovan-Jr-D
26-Spencer Angeles-Jr-F
27-Caden Miller-So-D
29-Marino Lupo-Sr-G
30-Nick Adams-Sr-G
42-Michael Tornatore-Sr-F
44-Brandon Adams-Fr-D
Student Managers:
Damian Polinski, Giovanni Guerriero
2020-2021 Season Results:
Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Record: 5-0-0
Egan Conference (EC) Record: 2-1-0
Overall Record: 9-4-0
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW)) unless noted otherwise
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC)
* Egan Conference (EC)
January:
01/20 ST. JOHN VIANNEY (EC) 6:45pm L (5-2) Box Score. Pictures from the game are available here.
01/22 @Edison/JP Stevens/Metuchen (GMC) 7:45pm ProSkate W (10-0) Box Score
01/29 ST. PETER'S PREP (nc) 6:45pm W (3-0) Read about it here. Box Score
February:
02/03 ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL (nc) 6:45pm L (4-3) Read about it here. Box Score.
02/04 @Don Bosco Prep (nc) 4:15pm Ice Vault L (8-0)
02/08 @Woodbridge Township (GMC) 3:15pm AAW W (10-0)
02/11 @St. Rose/RBC/Donovan Catholic (nc) 7:15pm Jersey Shore Arena W (5-3)
02/12 @South Brunswick (GMC) 3:15pm ProSkate W (9-2)
02/16 @Bishop Eustace (EC) 2:15pm Virtua Health Pennsauken Skate Zone W (4-1)
02/18 @Hunterdon Central (nc) 3:15pm Flemington Ice Arena <CANCELLED-SNOW>
02/24 RIDGEWOOD (nc) 6:45pm L (4-3) Box Score
02/26 PINGRY (nc) 6:45pm <CANCELLED>
03/01 Egan Conference Championship vs Bishop Eustace 7:20pm @ CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, NJ. W (7-2)
GMC "Pod" Playoff
03/03 MONROE (#4) 6:45pm W (12-3)
03/05 SOUTH BRUNSWICK (#3) 6:45pm W (5-1)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
No Tournament for the 2020-21 Season
2019-2020 Varsity Results
***GMC Sportsmanship Awards***
We are extremely proud of Senior Eric Freda as winner of the GMC Sportsmanship Award for Saint Joseph! Congratulations Eric! Watch the virtual awards ceremony here hosted by Saint Joseph Alum Greg Tufaro.
***Jersey Sports Zone Goal of The Year***
We are delighted and proud that the GMC Championship Game-Winning Goal was nominated by Jersey Sports Zone for Goal of The Year. While we did not make it to the finals, we did make it to the Elite 8! Great teamwork made it happen! Relive the moment here.
***2019-20 GMC Champions!***
GMC Standings
The Falcons (#1 seed in the GMC) captured the Kolodney Cup on Friday February 21 by winning a hard fought, exciting game over Monroe (#2 seed) 4-3 at The Arenas at Woodbridge. Box Score
Catch up on the details here.
***NJSIAA Non-Public State Tournament***
On Thursday February 27, the 2019-20 season came to an end as the Falcons fell to Delbarton (#4) by a score of 8-0 at Aspen Ice in Randolph. Many thanks to our players, families, and followers who supported the team resulting in a 17-win, GMC championship season!
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 14th season.
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 14th season
Volunteer: Chris Pitoscia (Class of 2005) - 4th season
You can reach Coach Carter at rcarter@stjoes.org
Roster:
2-Sam Welsh-Sr-D
3-Jeff Allen-Jr-D
4-Rob Beattie-Sr-D
5-Norm Matyi-Sr-F (Capt)
6-Andrew Chan-Sr-D
8-Thomas Freda-So-D
9-Mike McElwain-Jr-F
12-Mark Borek-Sr-F (Capt)
14-Eric Freda-Sr-F
17-Matt Pliszak-Jr-F
19-Connor Kaszmarek-Jr-F
20-Matt Cuccia-Jr-F
21-Ivan Borisov-So-F
22-Jason Pliszak-So-F
23-Connor Angeles-Sr-F
26-Matt Samarelli-Sr-D
27-Joe Morrello-Sr-F (Capt)
29-Chris Ciccarello-Jr-D/F
30-Nick Adams-Jr-G
44-Dan Bradshaw-Sr-F
55-Christian Cuccia-Fr-F
2019-2020 Season Results:
Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) Record: 7-0-0 (1st place and Conference Champions)
Egan Conference (EC) Record: 4-2-0 (3rd place)
Overall Record: 17-7-0
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Played games in italics
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC)
* Egan Conference (EC)
HOME GAMES (or where we are considered the home team) are in CAPS
November:
11/20: MKA (nc) 8:10pm AAW (scrimmage)
December:
12/04: MONROE (GMC) 8:10pm AAW W (2-1) Box Score
12/06: @Bergen Catholic (nc) 7:15pm Ice House L (6-1) Box Score
12/10: @Old Bridge (GMC) 2:45pm Old Bridge Arena W (3-2) Box Score
12/11: THE HUN SCHOOL (nc) 8:10pm AAW W (3-1) Box Score
12/17: @Morristown-Beard (nc) 4:45pm Twin Oak L (7-3) Game Summary
12/18: PAUL VI/CAMDEN CATHOLIC (EC) 8:10pm AAW W (5-1) Box Score
12/23: @Notre Dame (EC) 7:30pm Loucks Ice Center W (7-2) Box Score
***Ice Vault Holiday Classic Tournament *** (2-1-0)
Tournament Standings and Results
Game 1: 12/27: Varsity @ Monsignor Farrell 4:30pm Rink 3 W (6-2) Box Score
Game 2: 12/29: Indian Hills @ Varsity 6:15pm Rink 2 L (6-1) Box Score
Game 3: 12/30: Morris Knolls @ Varsity 6:00pm Rink 3 W (3-1) Box Score
January:
01/03: WOODBRIDGE TWP (GMC) 6:45pm AAW W (10-1) Box Score
01/08: BISHOP EUSTACE (EC) 8:10pm AAW W (6-2) Box Score
01/14: @St. John Vianney (EC) 5:50pm JSA L (6-4) Box Score
01/16: @St. Joseph Regional (EC) 6:30pm S-O-R L (3-0) Box Score
01/17: POPE JOHN (nc) 6:45pm AAW W (5-0) Game Summary
01/22: ST. ROSE (nc) 8:10pm AAW L (3-0) Box Score
01/24: EDISON/JP STEVENS/METUCHEN (GMC) 6:45pm AAW W (10-0) Box Score
01/28: Egan Conference Playoffs @ Loucks Ice Center:
5:50pm Consolation Bishop Eustace (4th place) vs Falcons (3rd place) W (5-2) Game Summary
February:
02/01: @Ridge (nc) 7:25pm Pro-Tec W (1-0) Box Score Game Recap
02/05: SOUTH BRUNSWICK (GMC) 8:10pm AAW W (7-2) Box Score
GMC Playoffs
02/19: EDISON / JP STEVENS / METUCHEN (#4) vs Falcons (#1) 6:45pm AAW W (11-1)
02/21: MONROE (#2) vs Falcons 6:45pm AAW W (4-3)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
02/25: #20 Frisch School vs Varsity (#13) 4:45pm AAW W (11-1)
02/27: @#4 Delbarton 4pm Aspen Ice L (8-0)
****** End of Season *****
2018-2019 Varsity Results
***GMC All-Conference Selections***
The following Falcons were selected to the GMC All-Star Team:
First Team: Eddie Kaiven, Ty Carter, Dean Rocco, Ivan Borisov
Honorable Mention: Michael Sasso
Coach of the Year: Ryan Carter
****NJSIAA State Tournament****
Varsity played a hard fought game against Gloucester Catholic (#4) on Thursday February 21 in the second round of the NJSIAA State Tournament Non-Public Bracket, but lost 2-0 to close out the season.
****GMC CHAMPIONS 2018-2019!!!****
Varsity defeated South Brunswick 6-2 to capture their seventh Greater Middlesex Conference Ice Hockey Championship on Friday February 15 at The Arenas at Woodbridge. Read all about it at: https://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/02/15/st-joseph-ice-hockey-team-reclaims-gmc-championship-flawless-execution/2888913002/?fbclid=IwAR2OzV_ImQDl-iDrW1y4dJtCq5nOCOlnP1GU-G16K-Fm9kGPad5GeANfzv0
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 13th season.
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 13th season
Volunteer: Chris Pitoscia (Class of 2005) - 3rd season
You can reach Coach Carter at rjc10play@aol.com
2018-2019 Season Results:
GMC Record: 7-0-0 (1st Place and Conference Champion)
EC Record: 2-1-1 (3rd Place)
Overall Record: 14-9-1
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Played games in italics
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex County (GMC)
* Egan Conference (EC)
HOME GAMES (or where we are considered the home team) are in CAPS
November:
11/19: Scrimmage: @Christian Brothers Academy 4:15pm
11/30: @Hun School (nc) 4pm Ice Land L (5-1)
December:
12/10: @Woodbridge Township (GMC) 3:15pm AAW W (10-0)
12/12: PAUL VI/CAMDEN CATHOLIC (nc) 8:10pm W (5-3)
12/19: ST. JOHN VIANNEY (EC) 8:10pm L (6-3)
12/21: ST. PETER'S PREP (nc) 6:45pm W (6-4)
**IVA Holiday Classic Tournament at Ice Vault (3 games below):
12/26: BERGEN CATHOLIC (nc) 6:30pm L (3-1)
12/29: @Randolph (nc) 6:45pm L (4-2)
12/30: @Seton Hall Prep (nc) 8:15pm L (6-1)
January:
01/02: ST. JOSEPH REGIONAL (EC) 6:45pm T (3-3)
01/03: @Pope John (nc) 4pm Skylands Ice World L (4-1)
01/09: @Morristown-Beard (nc) 7:45pm Mennen Arena W (5-0)
01/11: OLD BRIDGE (GMC) 6:45pm W (2-0)
01/16: NOTRE DAME (EC) 8:10pm W (2-1)
01/18: @Monroe (GMC) 3:45pm Jersey Shore Arena W (5-2)
01/23: CHATHAM (nc) 8:10pm L (4-1)
01/28: @Paul VI/Camden Catholic (nc) 7:10pm Flyers Skate Zone W (5-1)
February:
02/01: @South Brunswick (GMC) 3:15pm ProSkate W (4-2)
02/04: @ Notre Dame (EC) 4:30 pm Loucks Ice Center at Lawrenceville Prep W (5-2)
02/06: @ **Prudential Center** vs DON BOSCO PREP (nc) 6pm L (8-0)
02/09: @Edison/JP Stevens/Metuchen (GMC) 8:45pm ProSkate W (11-0)
GMC Playoffs
***Seedings:
1. Saint Joseph Metuchen
2. South Brunswick
3. Monroe
4. Old Bridge
5. Woodbridge Twp (Colonia/Woodbridge/JFK)
6. Edison/JP Stevens/Metuchen
02/11: 1st Round (1st and 2nd seeds have a bye): 3v6; 4v5
02/14: Semi-Finals 3:30pm AAW vs Old Bridge W (10-0)
02/15: GMC Championship/Kolodney Cup Final 6:45pm AAW W (6-2)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
We are the #13 seed.
02/19: 1st Round: PAUL VI/CAMDEN CATHOLIC (#20) 4:30pm W (3-1)
02/21: 2nd Round: @Gloucester Catholic (#4) 2pm Hollydell Ice Arena L (2-0)
Roster:
2-Sam Welsh-Jr-D
3-Jeff Allen-So-D
4-Ryan Ozimanic-Sr-F
5-Norm Matyi-Jr-F
6-Matt Samarelli-Jr-D
9-Gavin Tanji-Sr-F/D
12-Mark Borek-Jr-F
14-Dean Rocco-Jr-D
15-Nick Smythe-Sr-F
17-Ivan Borisov-Fr-F
19-Connor Kaczmarek-So-F
20-Matthew Cuccia-So-F
21-AJ Pinho-Sr-D
22-Mike McElwain-So-F
23-Liam Breheny-Jr-F
26-Michael Sasso (Co-Capt)-Sr-D
27-Joe Morrello-Jr-F
29-Eddie Kaiven-So-G
30-Nick Adams-So-G
35-Clay Whittington-Sr-G
44-Dan Bradshaw-Jr-F
73-Ty Carter (Co-Capt)-Sr-F/D
2017-2018 Varsity Results
Congratulations to Dylan Castello ‘18, Steven Hollabaugh ‘18 and Ty Carter ‘19 on their selection to Team New Jersey. They have been selected to represent New Jersey in the America’ Showcase (formerly Chicago Showcase) tournament which is held in St. Louis, Missouri in April.
Congratulations to Nick Freda ‘18 and Ty Carter ‘19 on their GMC All- Conference selection. Also congratulations to our Honorable Mention selections Michael Rocco ‘19 and Eddie Kaiven ‘21.
The Varsity season ended on Friday February 23 with a 6-1 loss to Gloucester Catholic in the second round of the NJSIAA Non-Public State Tournament at Hollydell Arena.
Read the GMC 2017-18 Season Preview at:
http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/hockey/2017/11/29/2017-18-greater-middlesex-conference-ice-hockey-preview/903348001/
Beginning with the 2017-18 season, the Falcons participated in two conferences: Greater Middlesex Conference (GMC) and the newly-formed Egan Conference.
GMC opponents are: Old Bridge, Monroe, South Brunswick, Woodbridge/Colonia/JFK, Edison/JP Stevens/Metuchen. The Falcons played each team once.
The Egan Conference opponents were: St. Joseph Regional, St. John Vianney, Notre Dame, Paramus Catholic, Montclair Kimberly Academy. For both conferences, the Falcons played each team once. The top four teams qualified for playoffs. Semifinals were at Ice Vault on Saturday February 3 at 8pm. Championship was played on Monday February 5 at 6pm at Loucks Ice Center in the Lavino Field House on the campus of Lawrenceville Preparatory School.
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 12th season.
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 12th season
Volunteer: N.G. Welsh (Class of 2013) - 1st season
You can reach Coach Carter at rjc10play@aol.com
GMC Record: 5-1-0 <>
EC Record: 3-3-0 <<3rd place regular season>>
Overall Record: 10-11-1
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Played games in italics
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex County (GMC)
* Egan Conference (EC)
HOME GAMES (or where we are considered the home team) are in CAPS
November:
11/17: CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY (scrimmage) 6:45pm AAW
11/30: @Princeton Day School (nc) 6pm Lisa McGraw Rink (on PDS campus) L (4-1)
December:
12/08: EDISON/JP STEVENS/METUCHEN (GMC) 6:45pm AAW W (13-0)
12/13: MONROE (GMC) 8pm AAW W (5-3)
12/14: @Notre Dame (EC) 5:30pm Lavino Rink (Lawrenceville Prep) W (3-0)
12/17: Pepsi Tourney Game #1: vs. Livington (nc) 7:30pm Ice Vault L (3-1)
12/20: ST. PETER'S PREP (nc) 8pm AAW L (4-3)
12/27: @St. Joseph Regional (EC) 5pm Sport-O-Rama L (5-3)
12/28: Pepsi Tourney #2 vs. Ramsey (nc) 4:30pm Ice Vault W (1-0)
12/30: Pepsi Tourney #3 vs. Roxbury (nc) 5:00pm Ice Vault T (3-3)
January:
01/02: @St. John Vianney (EC) 5:45pm Jersey Shore Arena L (4-0)
01/03: COLONIA/WOODBRIDGE/JFK (GMC) 8pm AAW W (6-3)
01/05: HUN (nc) 6:45pm AAW - canceled
01/10: @Old Bridge (GMC) 3:30pm Old Bridge/John Piccolo Arena W (4-2)
01/17: SOUTH BRUNSWICK (GMC) 8pm AAW W (6-3)
01/18: @Pope John (nc) 4pm Skylands Ice World L (2-0)
01/24: HOLY GHOST PREP (nc) 8pm AAW L (7-1)
01/26: @Paramus Catholic (EC) 7:15pm Ice House W (4-1)
01/31: MONTCLAIR KIMBERLY ACADEMY (EC) 8pm AAW W (5-1)
February:
02/03: ***Egan Conference Playoffs vs #2 St. John Vianney Ice Vault 8pm L (6-1)
02/08: @Don Bosco (nc) 6:30pm Ice Vault L (4-1)
GMC Playoffs
02/12: First round (1st and 2nd seeds get a bye). #3 vs #6 and #4 vs #5 at higher seed's ice times.
02/14: Semi-finals 8pm vs Monroe AAW L (4-0)
02/16: Championship Woodbridge vs. Monroe 6:45pm AAW Monroe Winner 3-1
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
02/19: 1st Round: FRISCH ACADEMY 4:30pm AAW W (10-0)
02/23: 2nd Round: @#4 Gloucester Catholic 3:45pm Hollydell Arena L (6-1)
2016-2017 Varsity Results
***EGAN CUP CHAMPIONS 2016***
*** GMC Regular Season Champions 2016-17***
***GMC Champions 2016-17***
GMC Record: 8-0-0
Overall Record: 13-9-3
Congratulations to Kyle Jeffers - Home News Tribune Player of the Year! Read the story: http://www.mycj.co/2mFNZ3B
Congratulations to GMC First Team All-Stars: Kyle Jeffers, Brian Coelho, James Ulrich
Varsity won its sixth consecutive GMC championship on Friday February 17 at The Arenas at Woodbridge by defeating #2 seed Monroe 4-1. Story/box score from nj.com: http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-2596318867016441239/monroe-1-at-st-joseph-met-4-greater-middlesex-conference-cup-final-round-boys-ice-hockey/
Varsity was defeated 4-2 by St. Augustine (#5 seed) in the second round of the NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket) on Thursday February 23 at "The Igloo" in Mount Laurel. Thanks to all of our players, their families, and our fans for your support during the season!
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 10th season.
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 10th season
Volunteer: Chris Pitoscia (Class of '05) - 4th season
Team Roster:
2-Mike Rocco-So-F
4-Ryan Ozimanic-So-F
6-Mark Borek-Fr-F
8-Dillon Snee-Sr-F
9-Nicholas Freda-Jr-D
12-Alek Minishak-Sr-F
14-Thomas Perlitz-Sr-F
15-James Ulrich-Sr-D
17-Dylan Yates-Sr-D
19-Steven Hollabaugh-Jr-F
20-Rey Rodriguez-Sr-D
21-Kyle Jeffers-Sr-F
22-Brian Coelho-Sr-F
23-Connor Leahy-Sr-F
26-Michael Sasso-So-D
27-Tim Garb-Sr-F
30-Nolan Banfitch-Sr-G
35-Clay Whittington-So-G
42-Jake Senkewicz-Sr-F
73-Ty Carter-So-F
Student Managers: James Bledsoe, Max Santangelo
Trainer: Chris Martin
2016-2017 Season Results:
GMC Record: 8-0-0
Overall Record: 13-9-3
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Played games in italics
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex County (GMC)
HOME GAMES (or where we are considered the home team) are in CAPS
November:
11/18: CBA (scrimmage) 6:45pm AAW
11/23: ST. PETER'S PREP (scrimmage) 8pm AAW
11/27: CANISIUS (Buffalo NY) (nc) 3:30pm AAW L (2-0)
11/30: RED BANK CATHOLIC (nc) 8pm AAW W (3-0)
December:
12/06: @Princeton Day School (nc) 6pm Lisa McGraw Rink (on PDS campus) T (3-3)
12/07: ST. JOHN VIANNEY (nc) 8:00pm AAW W (4-3)
12/14: NOTRE DAME (nc) 8:00pm AAW L (8-3)
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Harry Rulon-Miller Invitational Tourney - Dec 16 + 17 - Lisa McGraw Rink on PDS Campus. Teams: PDS, Chatham, Rye Country Day, St Joseph
12/16: vs. Chatham (nc) 7:45pm L (3-1)
12/17: vs. Rye Country Day (nc) 11:45am L (4-1)
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12/19: @Edison/JP Stevens (GMC) 5:15pm AAW W(15-1)
12/22: Pepsi Holiday Classic Tourney at Ice Vault: vs. Seton Hall Prep (nc) 6:45pm W(4-2)
12/23: EGAN CUP PLAYOFFS - Lavino Rink at Loucks Ice Center at Lawrenceville Prep School
7:15pm Championship vs Notre Dame (nc) W(5-2)
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12/29: Pepsi Holiday Classic Tourney at Ice Vault: vs. Bergen Catholic (nc) 6:45pm L(4-0)
January:
01/01: Pepsi Holiday Classic at Ice Vault: vs. Glen Rock (nc) 1pm T(3-3)
01/03: @Hun School (nc) 4pm Ice Land L(3-2)
01/04: @Holy Ghost Prep (nc) 3:30pm Grundy L(7-3)
01/09: @Colonia-JFK (GMC) 3:15pm AAW W (6-1)
01/11: RIDGE (nc) 8pm AAW W (8-0)
01/20: OLD BRIDGE (GMC) 6:45pm AAW W (15-0)
01/27: @South Brunswick (GMC) 3:30pm ProSkate W (8-1)
01/30: @Woodbridge (GMC) 3:30pm AAW W (7-0)
February:
02/01: ST JOSEPH REGIONAL (nc) 6pm AAW T (2-2)
02/08: DON BOSCO PREP (nc) 8pm AAW L (7-0)
02/10: @Monroe (GMC) 3:45pm Jersey Shore Arena W (8-1)
GMC Playoffs
#1 Seed
02/13: 1st round - BYE
02/15: COLONIA/JFK - Semis 8pm AAW W (10-0)
02/17: MONROE - Championship 6:45pm AAW W (4-1)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
#12 Seed
Round 1: BYE
Round 2: Thurs Feb 23 4pm @ St. Augustine (#5 seed) at The Igloo (Mount Laurel) L (4-2)
2015-2016 Varsity Results
Congratulations Class of 2016:
Thomas Bauer – William Patterson University
Thomas Dietzel – Fordham University
Ryan Hille - Rutgers University
Travis Literate – Monmouth University
Joseph Mortillaro – Merrimack College
Michael Nisky – University of Delaware
Michael Sabella – Quinnipiac University
Nickolas Sondej – Sacred Heart University
Reece Young – Belmont University
***NJSIAA State Tournament***
Varsity (#7 seed) was defeated 5-2 by the #2 seed Don Bosco Prep Ironmen on Monday February 29 at The Ice Vault thus ending the 2015-2016 ice hockey season for the Falcons.
***GMC Champions!!!
Varsity defeated Woodbridge 4-3 to win the GMC Championship on Saturday February 20 at The Arenas at Woodbridge. The Falcons' season continues with the NJSIAA State Tournament (Private Bracket) on Friday February 26 3:15pm vs. Bergen Catholic at The Arenas at Woodbridge. The Falcons are the #7 seed. Bergen Catholic is the #10 seed. You can follow the entire tournament here: http://njhockey.org/2016states.html
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Carter (Class of '91) - 9th season.
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 9th season
Volunteer: Chris Pitoscia (Class of '05) - 3rd season
Roster:
2-Tim Garb-Jr-F
3-Thomas Dietzel-Sr-D
4-Dylan Yates-Jr-F
5-Reece Young-Sr-D
6-Nick Sondej-Sr-F
8-Dillon Snee-Jr-F
9-Brian Coelho-Jr-F
11-Nick Freda-So-D
12-Alek Minishak-Jr-F
14-Ryan Hille-Sr-F
15-James Ulrich-Jr-D
17-Dylan Castello-So-F
18-Jake Senkewicz-Jr-F
19-Thomas Bauer-Sr-F
20-Rey Rodriguez-Jr-D
21-Kyle Jeffers-Jr-F
22-Michael Nisky-Sr-F
23-Connor Leahy-Jr-F
26-Michael Sasso-Fr-D
27-Spenser Burns-So-D
30-Nolan Banfitch-Jr-G
35-Michael Sabella-Sr-G
44-Travis Literate-Sr-D
55-Joseph Mortillaro-Sr-F
GMC Record: 8-0-0 1st place Regular Season Finish (6-0-0)
Overall Record: 15-4-3
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Played games in italics
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex County (GMC)
HOME GAMES (or where we are considered the home team) are in CAPS
November:
11/17: @Delbarton (scrimmage) 4:30pm Aspen Ice Randolph
11/23: @Christian Brothers Academy (scrimmage) 4:15pm Jersey Shore Arena
11/25: ST. PETER'S PREP (scrimmage) 8pm AAW
December:
12/02: WOODBRIDGE (GMC) 8pm AAW W (12-2)
12/07: @Colonia (GMC) 3:15pm AAW W (9-1)
12/09: MONTCLAIR-KIMBERLY ACADEMY (nc) 8pm AAW W (8-3)
12/11: RED BANK CATHOLIC (nc) 6:45pm AAW W (9-2)
12/16: GLEN ROCK (nc) 8pm AAW T (2-2)
12/21: Pepsi Tourney Game 1 at Ice Vault: @Don Bosco Prep (nc) 7pm L (2-1)
12/23: @Notre Dame (nc) 7pm Loucks Ice Center (Lawrenceville) T (4-4)
12/26: Pepsi Tourney Game 2 at Ice Vault: RAMSEY (nc) 7:30pm T (4-4)
12/27: Pepsi Tourney Game 3 at Ice Vault: BERGEN CATHOLIC (nc) 5pm W (4-1)
January:
01/06: BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN (nc) 8pm AAW W (3-1)
01/08: EDISON/JP STEVENS (GMC) 6:45pm AAW W (15-0)
01/13: RIDGE (nc) 8pm AAW L (5-3)
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01/15: 2nd Annual Egan Cup @ Clary Anderson Rink (Montclair)
6:30pm: Notre Dame @ Varsity W (4-2)
***Egan Cup Champions!***
Varsity defeated Notre Dame 4-2 on Friday January 15 to capture the Egan Cup Championship at Clary Anderson Arena in Montclair. Read all about it at http://www.mycentraljersey.com/story/sports/high-school/hockey/2016/01/16/saturdays-ice-hockey-roundup-st-joseph-wins-egan-cup/78898756/.
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01/20: @Old Bridge (GMC) 4pm Old Bridge Arena W (7-0)
01/25: @Montgomery (nc) 4:30pm ProSkate - POSTPONED
01/27: HUN SCHOOL (nc) 8pm AAW W (6-3)
February:
02/01: @Portledge School (nc) (Long Island NY) 5:30pm Beaver Dam Winter Club - CANCELED
02/03: MONROE (GMC) 8pm AAW W (5-2)
02/08: HOLY GHOST PREP (PA) (nc) 7:30pm AAW L (7-2)
02/10: SOUTH BRUNSWICK (GMC) 8pm AAW W (11-1)
GMC Playoffs
02/15: MONROE 8pm AAW W (7-0)
02/20: GMC Championship vs. Woodbridge W (4-3)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Private Bracket)
The Falcons are the #7 seed in the Private Bracket.
Round 1: must be played by February 23 - not applicable
Round 2: #10 BERGEN CATHOLIC 3:15pm AAW W (3-0)
Quarterfinals: #2 Don Bosco Prep 6pm Ice Vault L (5-2)
2014-2015 Varsity Results
Overall Record: 17-3-3
GMC Record: 8-0
#6 ranked in the State #1 in the Area
Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Ryan Class (Class of '91) - 8th season
Assistant Coach: Jack Doherty - 8th season
Volunteer: Chris Pitoscia (Class of 2005) - 2nd season
Highlights:
*4th Consecutive County Championship (Defeated Old Bridge 8-1)
*All Conference Selections: Michael Nisky (forward), Paul Cimilluca (defense), Marc Johnstone (defense)
*Conference Sportsmanship Award: Saint Joseph High School
*Conference Player of the Year: Marc Johnstone
*All-State Selections: Marc Johnstone (3rd team)
*Home News Players of the Year: Marc Johnstone, Paul Cimilluca
*NCAA Division I Selection: Marc Johnstone (Sacred Heart - Atlanta Hockey Conference)
*USHL Selections: Marc Johnstone (Chicago Steel - 13th round), Michael Nisky (Omaha Lancers - 17th round)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
Saint Joe's lost a hard fought game to Bergen Catholic 6-2, Wednesday Feb 25th to end the season. Thank you for a great effort and excellent season!
GMC Playoffs
Saint Joe's rebounded in a big way last night defeating Old Bridge 8-1 to capture their 4th straight GMC title. Great job!
Congrats to Nick Castagno for setting the school record in wins surpassing goalie Sean Singleton '91!
Game-by-Game Results:
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
* Non-Conference Game (nc)
* Greater Middlesex County (GMC)
December:
12/03: @Colonia/John F Kennedy (GMC) 3:30pm AAW W (11-0)
12/05: MONTCLAIR KIMBERLY (nc) 6:45pm W (8-3)
12/13: @JP Stevens/Edison (GMC) 3:30pm AAW W(15-0)
12/15: @Woodbridge 3:30pm (GMC) AAW W (13-0)
12/17: MONSIGNOR FARRELL (nc) 8pm W (10-0)
12/22: Pepsi Tourney@Ice Vault Game 1: Glen Rock 6:30pm W (5-2)
12/23: @Notre Dame (nc) 7:15pm Lawrenceville W (6-2)
12/27: @Chatham (Pepsi Tourney Game 2) Ice Vault 5:30pm L (2-1)
12/30: @ Ramsey (Pepsi Tourney Game 3) Ice Vault 8pm W (1-0)
January:
01/02: RED BANK CATHOLIC (nc) 6:45pm T (3-3)
01/07: @South Brunswick (GMC) 3:45pm ProSkate W (11-1)
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01/09: Egan Cup Final 6:30 vs Notre Dame @ Clary Anderson Rink (Montclair) L (1-0)
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01/21: RIDGE (nc) 8pm W (3-0)
01/28: ST. ROSE (nc) 8pm W (9-1)
01/29: @Hun (nc) 3:30pm Ice Land T (2-2)
February:
02/02: @Holy Ghost (PA) (nc) 4pm W (5-2)
02/04: ST. JOHN VIANNEY (nc) 8pm W (7-4)
02/06: @Monroe (GMC) 4:45pm Jersey Shore Arena W (10-0)
02/09 BRIDGEWATER RARITAN 3:15pm << cancelled - snow>>
02/11: DON BOSCO (nc) 8pm T (2-2)
02/13: OLD BRIDGE (GMC) 6:45pm W (4-1)
GMC Playoffs
02/18: Quarterfinal: Saint Joe's vs Monroe. 8pm @AAW W (4-3)
02/20: Finals: Saint Joe's vs Old bridge. 6:45pm @AAW W (8-1)
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
02/25: State Opener: Saint Joe's vs Bergen Catholic 3:30pm @AAW L(6-2)
2013-2014 Varsity Results
Overall Record: 13-5-2
Greater Middlesex Conference Record: 7-1-0
GMC Champions 2013-14: Three-peat!
On Saturday February 22 at The Arenas at Woodbridge, the Falcons defeated #2 seed Old Bridge 9-0 to capture their third straight Greater Middlesex Conference Championship. Read all about the game here
Elite Eight In the NJSIAA Non-Public State Tournament
The Falcons advanced to the "Elite Eight" in the NJSIAA State Tournament by defeating #6 St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City) 5-1 in the "Round of 16" on Wednesday February 26 at The Prudential Center. Read all about the win over St. Peter's here
Results of the NJSIAA 2013-2014 State Ice Hockey Tournament can be found here.
Overall Record: 13-5-2
Greater Middlesex Conference Record: 7-1-0
Home Games in CAPS (held at The Arenas at Woodbridge (AAW))
Non-Conference Game (nc)
December
12/6 COLONIA-JFK 6:45pm W 13-0
12/10 @Delbarton (nc) 4:45pm Aspen Ice Randolph <<postponed snow>>
12/11 WOODBRIDGE 8pm W 4-0
12/16 @Delbarton 3:45pm Aspen Ice Randolph T (4-4)
12/18 MONROE 8pm W (10-1)
12/20 @Ridge (nc) 8:15pm Bridgewater Sports Arena W (6-1)
12/22 Pepsi Tournament (nc) @ Ice Vault vs. Don Bosco 6:15pm L (3-2)
12/23 @Notre Dame (nc) 5:30pm Lawrenceville L (3-1)
12/26 Pepsi Tournament (nc) @ Ice Vault vs. Morristown 5:15pm L (1-0)
12/29 Pepsi Tournament (nc) @ Ice Vault vs. Kinnelon 5:15pm W (6-0)
January
01/04 @Morris Knolls (nc) 6:15pm Ice Vault T (1-1)
01/08 @Old Bridge 4pm John Piccolo Arena L (2-1)
01/10 MONTCLAIR-KIMBERLEY ACADEMY (nc) 6:45pm W (4-1)
01/15 THE HUN SCHOOL (nc) 8pm W (4-2)
01/22 ST. ROSE (nc) 8pm << postponed - snow>>
01/28 @Red Bank Catholic (nc) 8:15pm Red Bank Armory L (5-3)
01/29 SOUTH BRUNSWICK 8pm W (7-1)
February
02/07 @Bridgewater-Raritan (nc) 8:15pm Bridgewater Sports Arena <<cancelled>>
02/07 JP STEVENS/EDISON 8pm <<make-up from 02/05>> W 10-0
02/10 @Monsignor Farrell (nc) 7:10pm Staten Island Pavilion W 6-0
02/12 HOLY CROSS (Queens NY) (nc) 8pm <<cancelled>>
GMC Playoffs
02/19 SOUTH BRUNSWICK 8pm W 6-0
02/22 GMC Championship vs. Old Bridge 6pm W 9-0
NJSIAA State Tournament (Non-Public Bracket)
Round of 16: Wed 2/26: @St. Peter's Prep (Jersey City) 4:15pm Prudential Center
W 4-1
Quarterfinals Tue 3/4: @Christian Brothers 5pm Jersey Shore Arena L 5-3
All Conference and All Area 1st team: Felipe Rodriguez, Paul Cimilluca, Danny Garb. 2nd team - Marc Johnstone.
All Central Jersey 1st team Felipe Rodriquez, 2nd Team Paul Cimilluca. 3rd teamMarc Johnstone and Michael Nisky
NJ Devils Player of the Month - Michael Nisky (December)
Staff
Head Coach
Ryan Carter '91
rcarter@stjoes.org
Assistants
Sean Rapplyea '13
Michael Nisky '16
Ken Malosky
Pete Kolodney
Sean Singleton '91
