Jersey Hitmen

Ex-Hitman to attend Blackhawks Camp

Tue, 7 Jul 2009 15:35:41 -0400

Wayne, NJ - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce that three year veteran, John Morea, was one of 53 prospects invited to attend the Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Camp. The camp will be held from July 6-10 at Johnny's Ice House in Chicago, IL. Only recent Blackhawk draft picks, highly sought after free-agents and free-agent signings were invited to participate in the camp.

EJHL honor Hitmen

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:21:54 -0400

Framingham, MA - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce that four members of their 08-09 EJHL championship team have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the league this past season.

Grasso commits to A.I.C

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 12:52:09 -0400

Wayne, NJ - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce their 10th division one commitment and their 15th college commitment of the season as Nick Grasso has committed to play for American International College next fall. A.I.C is a member of the division one, Atlantic League and located in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Coach Harris named Atlantic District Coach of the Year

Thu, 28 May 2009 16:06:08 -0400

Wayne, NJ - Jersey Hitmen President and USA Hockey Atlantic District Vice President of Player Development, Jim Hunt has announced that Jersey Hitmen General Manager and Head Coach Toby Harris has been named The Atlantic District 2008-2009 Coach of the Year.

Hitmen capture EJHL spring classic

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:26:45 -0400

Haverhill, MA - Coming off the most successful season in franchise history, the Jersey Hitmen have continued to grow as an organization winning the 3rd annual EJHL spring classic this past weekend. Posting a 4-0-1 record in the tournament the Hitmen compiled some pretty impressive stats scoring a tournament best, in the EJHL divison, 19 goals and firing 148 shots on net in the five games. The hitmen were lead by EJHL veteran Mike Dimare would scored 6 times in leading Jersey to the title. Since the tournaments inception in 2007 the Hitmen have gone on to win the 2008 & 2009 EJHL spring classics, 2007 EJHL summer classic, the 2008 & 2009 EJHL southern conference, 2008 EJHL league championship, and the 2008 & 2009 Gary Dineen Cup (EJHL playoff champions).

Festive Atmosphere

Tue, 19 May 2009 16:50:54 -0400

The Jersey Hitmen organization is proud to announce that eleven players with ties to the organization have been chosen to participate in the Atlantic District player development program for the summer of 2009.

Hitmen forward commits to UNH

Mon, 4 May 2009 15:04:21 -0400

Wayne, NJ - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce that EJHL veteran, Ansel Ivens-Anderson, has committed to the University of New Hampshire for the fall of 2009. Ivens-Anderson came to the Hitmen after playing 3 seasons with the NH Jr Monarchs. "I thought I needed a change of scenery," said Ivens-Anderson over the summer when asked about his move from the Monarchs to the Hitmen. "I had some good times and some tough times with the Monarchs and ultimately made the move to the Hitmen to revitalize my hockey career, and be closer to home. I am so happy that I came to play for the Hitmen and coach Harris."

Langlois rated top 120 by NHL

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:10:02 -0400

Wayne, NJ - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce that EJHL leading scorer and EJHL player of the year, Jeremy Langlois, is rated as a top 120 north american skater by the NHL central scouting board. This 'end of season' rating by the NHL tabs Langlois as the first pick in the 5th round of this summers upcoming draft.

Back to Back

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 09:53:42 -0400

Wayne, NJ - After beating the NH Jr Monarchs in the EJHL championship for a second straight year, the Hitmen faced off against the Monarchs again in the Tier III Jr A championship. Just like 2008, the script in 2009 ended just the same with the triumph of a Gary Dinnen Cup and the agony of a US national championship loss.

Decisions Made

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:02:53 -0400

As tryouts for the 2009-10 season quickly approach the Hitmen are proud to announce that two members of the 08-09 U-19 team have decided on schools for next season. Matt Ruthberg will be taking his game down route 287 where he will suit up for the Ice Knights. Fellow teammate David Rose will head to Pennsylvania to the University of Scranton.

Hitmen fall to Monarchs in Final

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:02:48 -0400

Marlboro, MA - Two early goals by Markison and Kurlandski weren't enough as two 3rd period goals by the Monarchs send them to their third consecutive National Championship.

Hitmen face Monarchs for the National Championship

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:54:42 -0400

Marlboro, MA - Hitmen face Monarchs for the National Championship at 9:30 AM. Catch the action live on FASTHOCKEY.COM.

Hitmen Topple ThunderBirds, Face Monarchs for the Championship Next

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:50:27 -0400

Marloboro, MA - Today's 5 - 1 win over Dubuque sends the Hitmen to the Finals once again to rematch against the NH Monarchs, who won their semi-final game today over the Lumberjacks 4 - 2.

Hitmen Sweep Weekend at Nationals, Face ThunderBirds Today

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:15:22 -0400

Marloboro, MA - Hitmen outscore opponents 14 - 5 in the first three games. Semi-final round pits the Hitmen against the Dubuque ThunderBirds at 3 PM today while the NH Monarchs face the Granite City Lumberjacks in the other matchup at Noon. Watch the game live at FASTHockey.com.

Hitmen beat Phoenix Polar Bears

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:43:04 -0400

Hitmen win their first game of the 2009 Junior A Nationals. Next game against St. Louis Jr, Blues today at 2:30 PM.

Hitmen forwards commit on heels of Championship

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 14:45:59 -0400

Wayne, NJ - On the heels of capturing their second straight EJHL Championship, the Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce the commitments of EJHL player of the year, Jeremy Langlois, EJHL playoff MVP, Colin Markison, and EJHL regular season assists leader, Kevin Czepiel.

Hitmen Repeat as Champions

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:12:41 -0400

Worcester, MA- Jeremy Langlois scored twice in the first period and Jon Morrow made 30 saves to lead the Jersey Hitmen to a 6-2 victory over the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs and their second Dineen Cup Championship in as many seasons. Courtesy of Mike Klein (Official EJHL web site)

Monarchs Rebound with Win, Force Third Game

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:20:24 -0400

Worcester, MA- Jeff Hannan scored twice and added an assist to lead the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs over the Jersey Hitmen in the second game of the EJHL Dineen Cup Championship Series.
Courtesy of Mike Klein (Official EJHL web site)

Hitmen Down Monarchs in Overtime

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:05:59 -0400

Worcester, MA- Andrew Kurlandski scored 1:29 into overtime to push the Jersey Hitmen past the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs in the first game of the EJHL Dineen Cup Championship Series.
Courtesy of Mike Klein (Official EJHL web site)

MONARCHS TO REMATCH WITH HITMEN IN FINAL

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 11:46:47 -0400

Haverhill, MA- The New Hamsphire Jr. Monarchs and Jersey Hitmen won their semifinal series to set up a rematch of last season's EJHL Dineen Cup Finals.
Official EJHL web site

Jersey Hitmen ready to defend league championship

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:57:51 -0500

Mike Klein courtesy of Hockey Magazine East The Jersey Hitmen joined the Eastern Junior Hockey League five years ago. Back then, most people may have thought an expansion team would suffer the usual growing pains and endure a few lean years before becoming a contender.

Hitmen statistics light up EJHL

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:58:36 -0500

Wayne, NJ - Completing the regular season with a Southern Division title would make most teams ecstatic, but the goals are bigger for the Jersey Hitmen. Fresh off a 2008 EJHL Gary Dineen cup playoff championship the Hitmen are hungry to duplicate that feat in '09. This weekend the Hitmen will face off against the NE Jr. Huskies in the first round of the EJHL playoffs with a one track mind, repeat!

EJHL Playoffs - Quarterfinals

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:26:34 -0500

Best of three starts Saturday, Feb. 28th.

U-19 Rotting the Core

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:08:56 -0500

The Jersey Hitmen came to the Ice Vault on Thursday night looking for redemption against the Long Island Apple Core who had swept them in a weekend series earlier this month. Redemption is exactly what they got. The Hitmen battled through injuries and ejections to claim a hard fought 2-1 win.

Hitmen Clinch Southern Division Title

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:07:42 -0500

Langlois and Morrow earn EJHL P.O.T.W honors

Jamison commits to Robert Morris

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:32:17 -0500

Hitmen defenseman a Colonial in Fall of '09

Hitmen first to 30 wins

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:44:56 -0500

Weekend sweep has Hitmen tightening hold on 1st

Hitmen lose Muhs for season

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:44:27 -0500

Assistant captain commits to SUNY-Fredonia

Hitmen solidify roster at deadline

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 15:16:03 -0500

Wayne, NJ - After being hit by the flu, then the injury bug, the Jersey Hitmen have made two big moves prior to the EJHL trade deadline. On Wednesday, the Hitmen acquired two time EJHL all-star, Robert Etts, from the New England Falcons, then came back on Thursday and added recently named #3 star from

U-19’s Capture 20th Win

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:52:24 -0500

The Hitmen U-19 team captured its 20th victory of the season this past Sunday while salvaging a split with the visiting Clifton Park Dynamo. The victory has been elusive for the Hitmen who have been entrenched in nearly a month long slump due to injuries, illnesses and alike. The boys took to the ice this weekend down only one injured player, the closest to a full roster they have seen since the 1st weekend of December, and seemed to regain some of their early season spark.

Morrow honored at All-Star Classic

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:15:06 -0500

Hooksett, NH - In the perennial EJHL mid winter all star classic, the Northern Division team came out flying from the opening faceoff and put heavy pressure on the Southern Division net. For the first twenty-two minutes of the half, the North kept the play in the South zone, however, goaltender Jon Morrow (Jersey Hitmen) and defenseman Nick Grasso (New York Apple Core) successfully kept the North off the board. The Green Mountain Glades duo of Peter Massar and Riley Wetmore looked to take the early lead, but were consistently denied.

Hitmen crown the Kings

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:25:53 -0500

Wayne, NJ - Behind two goals from Garet Chumley, the Hitmen skated to a 6-1 victory over the South Shore Kings at home on Friday afternoon.

Conte Commits

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:54:42 -0500

The Jersey Hitmen organization is proud to announce that defenseman David Conte has been accepted to, and will attend the University of Delaware, effective immediately. Delaware is currently ranked #4 in the country amongst ACHA Division 1 schools.

Capital Battle

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:51:12 -0500

The U-19’s traveled to Albany, New York this past weekend to take on the Capital District Selects. In their return from the two week holiday break the U-19’s dropped Saturday’s opener, but shook off the rust for an impressive win on Sunday to salvage a weekend split.

Outburst!

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:27:15 -0500

Troy, NY - This past weekend the southern division leading, Jersey Hitmen, traveled to Troy, NY for a two game set against the CD Selects. Fresh off a two week holiday break, the Hitmen looked to pick up where they left off prior to break winning their last six in a row. The Hitmen also added two very important pieces to the puzzle welcoming two ex-Hitmen back into the fray, Ryan Mckiernan and Corey Callen. Mckiernan, back from the USHL, will add an offensive spark from the blue line along with veteran presence and Callen, back from Oswego State, will add grit and a 'slippery' offensive element up front.

Hitmen thwart Pirates in weekend sweep

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:29:12 -0500

Wayne, NJ - This past weekend the Hitmen had a two game exhibition set against the Portland Pirates of the AJHL. Because of wintery conditions and weekend cancellations, the Hitmen were able to schedule the Pirates for a rear cross league, mid-season series against the AJHL perennial power prior to the Holiday break. The Hitmen staff used the exhibition to keep the team active prior to the 12 day impending holiday break, especially with the teams recent cancellations and wash out at the Jr Huskies Classic.

Czepiel and Morrow honored by EJHL

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:59:16 -0500

Wayne, NJ - The Jersey Hitmen are proud to announce that EJHL leading scorer, Kevin Czepiel, and EJHL league wins leader, Jon Morrow, have been named offensive/defensive players of the week respectively.

U-19 Rivalry Weekend

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:26:06 -0500

After closing out the month of November by sweeping the Green Mountain Glades in Vermont the Hitmen U-19 team took the weekend off to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. After a solid week of practice the boys entered December with a stretch of 3 games in 4 days against two of their biggest rivals. First on the table was a two game set with the Boston Jr Bruins before a Tuesday afternoon tilt with instate rival, the New Jersey Titans.

Hitmen sweep Bruins and take a bite out of the Apple

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:28:57 -0500

Morrow leads Hitmen to victories Wayne, NJ - In one of the most anticipated league series of the year the Boston Jr Bruins traveled south to take on the league leading Jersey Hitmen at the Ice Vault. The series pit the Jr Bruins, who started the weekend in second place in the northern division, and the southern leading Jersey Hitmen for a two game set.

Hitmen cruise into break atop EJHL

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:04:55 -0500

Jersey snatches 3 of 4 from Vermont

Michigan's offer CLARE cut

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:02:56 -0500

Hitmen defenseman commits to Michigan '10

U-19’s Claw It Out With Raptors

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:19:53 -0500

The Hitmen U-19 team returned home for the first time in over a month this weekend for a two game set with the South Jersey Raptors. It is hard to say whether the Hitmen were more excited or relieved to be home, but either way the boys looked comfortable on their home ice.

Hitmen break Bay State

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:27:28 -0500

Wayne, NJ - With the Roy Jones, Jr - Joe Calzaghe fight slated for Saturday night at Madison Square Garden and the Bay State Breakers arriving in New Jersey for a two game set there were two heavyweight contests worth watching in the tri-state area this weekend. The first place Hitmen, riding an 8 game home winning streak, were flying high, whereas the Bay State Breakers were fresh off of a three game skid, and the Hitmen gave them no room to breathe.

U-19’s Sweep Into November

Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:45:10 -0500

Defeat Top Gun, Boston Jr Eagles to start month Nov. 5, 2008 After a sub par October the Hitmen U-19 team looked to turn a new leaf along with a calendar page as they headed into November. The boys traveled north to kick off the month with games against Top Gun and the Boston Jr Eagles and returned home with the desired results.

Hitmen firing on all cylinders

Tue, 4 Nov 2008 14:53:27 -0500

Wayne, NJ - This past week the Hitmen hit the ice with one common goal, six EJHL points. With a rear mid week game versus Apple Core and a two game weekend set against the Valley Jr Warriors the Hitmen were hungry to regain the EJHL top spot.

Hitmen handle Preps in Beantown Classic

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:37:30 -0400

Jersey outscores DI schools 14-1

U-19’s Split in Syracuse

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:37:49 -0400

Pilanski, Tamminga, Steinel catch fire; Combine for 17 points

Weekend sweep boosts Hitmen to EJHL top spot

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:39:20 -0400

Hitmen down Selects in Jersey

Czepiel and Langlois snatch EJHL player of the week honors

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:39:25 -0400

Linemates combine for 14 points in weekend series

Hitmen Special in weekend sweep of Falcons

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:46:20 -0400

Jersey goes 10 for 11 on the powerplay against New England

Old guard and new attacker honored by league

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:41:13 -0400

Morrow and Day league selections for EJHL player of the week honors

Hitmen sweep through New Hampshire

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 16:01:18 -0400

Defending Southern Division champs back on top after 3 game sweep

Jersey Hitmen broadcasting live!

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 11:44:19 -0400

You can now catch the Jersey Hitmen games live on the Internet.

Hitmen sweep EJHL player of the week awards

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 16:36:40 -0400

The captain, the rookie and the vet honored by league.

Almost perfect

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:02:05 -0400

Hitmen capture 5 out of 6 points at Jr Bruins Shoot-out