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.

The 2024 Induction Ceremony


UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, The 2024 NJ HS Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony has been changed. The banquet will be held on Saturday April 27, 2024 at 11:30AM to 2:30PM at The Hanover Manor, East Hanover, NJ. Please save the date.

 

Tickets for this year’s Induction Ceremony are now available.
Tickets are limited and will not be sold at the event.

Tickets are available at the link below:

2024 Induction Ceremony tickets

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

Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen

Matthew Cohen had the honor of playing for Hall of Fame Coach, Harvey Cohen who is his father. In 1993, Matthew began his 4-year varsity career as a freshman and became a more consistent contributor his sophomore season, when Chatham High School was defeated by...

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Giancarlo Capodanno

Giancarlo Capodanno

Gio began his hockey career with Cranford Hockey club at age 7. He played his youth hockey for the NJ Devils Youth and New Jersey Rockets organizations. Gio led Saint Peter’s Prep in scoring from 2001-2005 finishing his career with 175 points. The program gained...

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Cory Robinson

Cory Robinson

Cory Robinson grew up in Brooklyn, New York playing hockey for the Greater New York Stars before he moved on to play in Long Island with theSkateland Arrows. He played high school hockey for Xaverian High School helping lead the team as their starting goalie to their...

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Dave Brown

Dave Brown

Born and raised in Bayonne, Dave played on the 1986 Inaugural Bayonne High School Hockey Team. Working as a skate guard at the Rich Korpi Ice Rink, he officiated his 1st game as a (non certified) referee. One night a group of players showed up but didn't have someone...

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Cindy (Acropolis) Toye

Cindy (Acropolis) Toye

Cindy Acropolis (Toye) played for the Brick Township High School Varsity team from 1992 to 1996 for her grandfather and NJ High School Ice Hockey Hall of Fame coach, Bob Auriemma. The Dragons competed in the Gordon Conference, and in 1996, the Brick Dragons won the...

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Alex Velischek

Alex Velischek

Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Alex Velischek was a 4-year Varsity Player at the Delbarton School where his team won 3 NJSIAA State Championships and 3 Gordon Cup Championships. He finished his Delbarton career with 121 Points in 94 Games and was drafted by the...

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