The opening weekend of the 2021 season continues as more teams touch the ice for their first time. Stay tuned for highlights from Bridgewater Sports Arena, Codey Arena, and Mennen Arena!


Verona/Glen Rock 5 West Essex 2

Dominick Pandiscia delivered a hat trick and Rowan Brennan added three assists to give VGR a season opening win. The Hillbillies won the 2020 Kelly Cup and move up to the McInnis Division in 2021. Verona raced out to a 3-0 lead before West Essex scored twice in the second to get within a goal but John Lonslinger’s power play goal gave VGR a cushion and Pandiscia closed out the scoring with his third of the game. JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights from Codey Arena:


Hunterdon Central 3 Watchung Hills 0

Jack Schnack snacked on Watchung Hills in Hunterdon Central’s opener Saturday as he delivered two goals to power the Red Devils to a win. Jack Menchillo made 24 saves and sophomore Josef Polachek scored his first career goal in the victory.

JSZ’s Jay Cook has the highlights from Bridgewater Sports Arena:

Mount Olive 4 Whippany Park 0

Mount Olive starts the 2021 hockey season 1-0 following a 4-0 shutout victory over Whippany Park. Frank DiLoreto, John Luca O’Toole, Ethan Tillery and Ian Yori all found net for the Marauders. JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Mennen Arena: