Paul McInnis

Paul McInnis

Contributor NJIHL, NIHOA Metro NY/NJ Paul McInnis, a native of Canada, has been the state tournament director for the past two decades. He was instrumental in moving the tournament championship from Mennen Arena to the Meadowlands in 1998. Last year the state finals...
Msgr. Michael Kelly

Msgr. Michael Kelly

Seton Hall Prep Contributor A huge sports fan, Msgr. Kelly has enjoyed watching the Seton Hall Prep hockey team win three state championships and nine Gordon Cups. Seton Hall became a force in New Jersey hockey when it won the Gordon Cup in 1978, sparked by freshman...
Tony Del Tufo

Tony Del Tufo

Contributor Tony Del Tufo started his involvement in hockey in 1960 by keeping the time clock during hockey games held at Branch Brook Arena while he was a senior at Barringer High School. During his long career with Essex County where Del Tufo was a manager at both...
John Warchol

John Warchol

Seton Hall Prep Coach John Warchol is one of the most respected and emulated hockey coaches in the state. During his coaching career, Warchol led Seton Hall Prep to a record nine Gordon Cups and three state titles, and posted a 506-254-53 record. He was named The Star...
Harvey Cohen

Harvey Cohen

Chatham Coach As the head coach at Chatham Township and Chatham, Cohen has enjoyed tremendous success in the game. Chatham Township won Mennen Cups in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1981. Chatham Township lost to Brick in the first state championship game in 1976. His...
Bob Auriemma

Bob Auriemma

Brick Coach Auriemma began the 2009-2010 campaign with 618 career wins, a state record. He’s directed Brick to six state titles, five Public School crowns and eight Gordon Cups. Last winter Auriemma coached his 1,000th game at the Ocean County school. The team chalked...