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.
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
Peter Herms
Arguably the best player ever to come out of Seton Hall Prep, Herms led the 1977-78 team to a 15-7-1 record as the Pirates captured its first Gordon Cup title. As a sophomore Herms led the team to the state final, where Seton Hall bowed to public school power Brick,...
Jim Dowd
One of the greatest players in state history, Dowd led Brick to the 1986 state championship over an outstanding Delbarton club. With Dowd in the lineup, Brick also made it to the state finals in 1984 and 1985 and won two Gordon Cups. Dowd, who helped Lake Superior...
Randy Deresky
He was the MVP in the North Jersey Scholastic Hockey League as a junior in 1968 and a senior in 1969. The Morris Hills standout, a team captain for two years, was recognized as the state’s top player in the 1960s. Deresky, a four-year varsity performer, could score...
Ned Crotty
A standout in lacrosse, Ned Crotty also sparkled on the ice for Delbarton. In his four seasons, Delbarton racked up a superb record of 92-12-13. In his freshman campaign, Crotty's goal gave Delbarton a 1-0 victory over Brick in the state championship game. That...
Mike Acosta
In 1992-93 the standout defenseman had 26 goals and 22 assists to pace Toms River North to the state title as the team went 22-3-1. The previous year, Toms River North reached the state semifinals. He played his college hockey at Princeton and continued to sparkle on...
2012 Induction Ceremony
The 2012 NJ Ice Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm. This year's honorees are: Players Bob Cielo (CBA), Frank McKevitt (Brick), Anthony Del Gaizo (MKA), Lars Johansson (Montclair) John Vlachos (Mo-Beard), Dave...
