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
Kenneth B. Gordon
Kenneth B. Gordon’s life spanned 100 years and hockey was a big part of it. He moved to South Orange from Montreal with his brothers and they brought the new sport of ice hockey with them along with the concept of team play. They played for the South Orange Field Club...
Vincent Godleski
Vin worked on improving high school and amateur officiating since moving to NJ in 1962. At that time there were only 20 Approved officials in the whole Metro-NJ-NY-CT area and only five rinks. He served as President of the NIHOA Metro NY/NJ Chapter (1968-1979) and USA...
Ed Purdy
Ed Purdy was an athlete at West Orange High School where he played football, baseball and began playing hockey his senior year. He played football at Springfield College in MA where the 1965 team was undefeated and ranked #1 in New England. In 1967, Purdy began his...
Rich McLaughlin
Defensive prowess, consistency and that canny ability to win have been trademarks of McLaughlin’s Randolph teams for two decades. In his 19th season at the Morris County school this winter, McLaughlin earned his 300th career victory with a victory over Chatham. A...
John Magadini
As an athlete John Magadini was an outstanding performer in hockey, lacrosse and football. He earned 10 varsity letters at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he won NCAA Championships for both hockey and lacrosse and was an All-American Honorable Mention for...
Mike Giampapa
Mike Giampapa was a standout athlete at West Essex in both soccer and hockey and as a head coach he has also had great success in both sports. In the fall of 1970, he led WE to a state title in soccer and he was named first team High School All-American. That winter...
