The NJ High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame
The New Jersey High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to formally honor the contributions of the many outstanding players, coaches, teams and contributors to New Jersey high school ice hockey.
The Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals who are worthy of recognition as examples for others to emulate and serves as a symbol of appreciation of the excellence, honor, and devotion displayed by these celebrated individuals.
2026 Induction Ceremony
The Class of 2026 induction ceremony will be held Sunday April 26, 2026 from 12:00 – 4:00 pm at
The Hanover Manor
16 Eagle Rock Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936
Tickets are only available through the link below and will not be available at the door
2026 Program Advertisements and Congratulations Requests
If you would like to purchase a personal ad or a business ad in the event program please
use this form at the link below.
The Deadline to submit is APRIL 3, 2026.
New Jersey Hockey History Picture Encyclopedia
The First Edition of the NJHH Picture Encyclopedia is a hard cover 350 page, full-color collection of all the artifacts contributed to the NJHH archive over the past six years, providing the reader an opportunity to sit back with their favorite beverage, relax and leisurely flip through these pages of the 
past. The book includes more than 550 artifacts; 200+ team photos, jerseys, pins & patches, player stats, odds & ends and nearly 800 thumbnails of players, coaches and parents. The last section features thirty-one pages documenting the 2019 NJHH 20th Century Reunion. This Picture Encyclopedia is the ideal coffee table book. It’s a substantial volume, one will find themself thumbing through often… becoming immersed in the past. A book destined to be passed down through generations.
The NJHHPE makes a great gift. Everyone associated with New Jersey amateur hockey in the last century, or those who simply enjoy exploring the past, will want one
Available at Amazon.com or in the NJHH Shop on Facebook
Our Most Recent Inductees
Steve Hippel
Steve’s youth hockey started at age five at the Brick Hockey Club where he became a goalie at age six. He played his youth hockey for the Brick Hockey Club, Philadelphia Little Flyers and the New Jersey Junior Devils. During his youth career, his teams played in the...
Jonathan Yardley
Yardley covered high school ice hockey in New Jersey for more than 20 years, from 1996-2019, most notably through his website, NJHockey.org. A Morristown resident, Yardley’s involvement started as an eighth grader, when he began writing and editing his own weekly...
Delbarton 2008-09
*2009 Gordon Conference Champions*2009 Gordon Cup Champions*2009 Parochial State Champions*2009 Team ranked #1 in New Jersey (Star Ledger Trophy)*2009 HNIB #1 Team in the Northeast*2009 Team ranked #2 in National Poll*2009 Team tied State record for wins (27)*2009...
Toms River South 2009-10
The 2009-10 Toms River South Ice Hockey team finished their season with a 25-2 -2 record and a State Championship trophy. The Indians had their most successful regular season ever which resulted in a Christmas Tournament win, a regular season Division Title, and a...
Dennis Palaia
Dennis played at Morris Knolls from 1992-1996; he was first team All-State, won multiple NJ Devils player of the month awards, MVP of Mennen Cup and MVP of Senior All-Star Game, represented NJ at Chicago Showcase for two years, received the Governor’s Award for most...
Jeff Ohlweiler
Jeff Ohlweiler played for Chatham Twp. between the years 1984-1988. In his senior year, he led his team to both the state semi-finals and Mennen Cup finals, was selected to the Star Ledger 1st-team All-State Team, and led the state in scoring with 112 points (67...
