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Saint Peter’s Prep Hockey Program History

Prep hockey began practicing in 1973, sometimes at 4am and 6am, in preparation for becoming Prep’s newest varsity sport in 1974. On February 27th, Prep hockey dropped the puck for the first time, taking on Marist in a Hudson County Interscholastic Hockey Game at Roosevelt Stadium. Mark Ellerson ‘76 scored the first goal in Prep’s history, and Prep went on to win 5-2, capturing the County Hockey Championship.

Prep saw more success in the 1980s, capturing four division championships. Prep then captured two successive Central Division championships in 2003 and 2004, and made their first ever state final appearance in 2004. The following season, Prep joined the prestigious Gordon Conference and made a run to the state final again in 2007. The Saint Peter’s Prep Ice Hockey team has rapidly accelerated to New Jersey’s elite status. Prep competes in the State’s most competitive conference, The Gordon Conference; facing off versus perennial state powers nearly every other day.

1974: From L to R, first Prep Coach, Mr. Tom Maus, S.J. accepts the Hudson County trophy. Mark Ellerson ‘76 celebrates the first ever goal for St. Peter’s Prep, while the bottom photo shows Prep’s 1974 team lined up at Roosevelt Stadium for their first game. (Credit: 1974 Petrean)
1980: The 1980 squad, led by Coach Maus and assistant coach Mark Pica, captured Prep’s first ever divisional title. (Credit: 1980 Petrean).

In 2004 & 2007, the Marauders played at the Continental Airlines Arena while competing in the NJSIAA High School Ice Hockey Championships. Prep has also qualified for the NJSIAA State Tournament for the last seven years.

During its’ road to the Parochial Finals in 2004 & 2007, Prep knocked off previously #1 ranked Delbarton and Christian Brothers Academy in the Parochial Semi-Finals, 3-2 & 2-0 respectively.

The Marauders reached a #1 ranking for the week of January 16, 2007. It was the first time in the programs’ history to reach #1.

2004: The 2004 Prep hockey squad was the first to reach the non-public championship in program history. (Credit: 2004 Petrean)

Many highly skilled players have worn the St. Peter’s sweater with great pride. Prep has been fortunate to occupy seven All State selections since 2004, as well as numerous All Area and Conference selections. In 2004, 2005 and 2007 players from St. Peter’s Prep were selected as the North Jersey Players’ of the Year. In addition to the many individual awards, the team was named North Jersey Team of the Year in 2004 & 2007.

2007: The 2007 squad, featuring future NHLer Kyle Palmieri, became Prep’s second-ever team to reach the state championship game. (Credit: 2007 Petrean)
2017: Members of the 2017 squad celebrate their season opening win against Canisius HS (Buffalo) on Jeff Hoens ‘17 Night, prior to the retirement of Jeff’s jersey at the Prudential Center after the game. (Credit: 2017 Petrean)

Season Highlights 2019

Season Highlights 2018

Season Highlights 2014

Season Highlights 2012


2011-12 Highlight Video
St. Peter’s Prep hockey team knocked out of state tourney by Christian Brothers Academy – JJ, March 7, 2012
St. Peter’s ends Don Bosco’s state tournament run – NorthJersey.com, March 5, 2012
St. Peter’s Prep rallies past No. 9 St. Joseph of Metuchen, 6-4, in Non-Public state tournament – JJ, Mar. 1, 2012
2012 NJSIAA Non-Public Bracket
St. Peter’s Prep hockey team likes facing challenge in each game, even when it hurts; beaten by undefeated St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) in Newark – JJ, Dec. 22, 2011
Former St. Peter’s Prep hockey star Kyle Palmieri earns AHL award – JJ, Oct. 19, 2011

Program Highlights

  2011-2012 Reached the Semi finals of NJSIAA H.S. St. tourney, upset #2 ranked Don Bosco   2011-2012 Finished 2nd in the Inaugural Jesuit Shootout losing to Fairfield Prep 3-2   2007 Prep made the finals of the NJSIAA High School State Championships   2007 Prep was ranked #1 in the state for the first time in its history   2004 Prep made the finals of the NJSIAA High School State Championships      

Individual Accolades

2011-2012 Award Winners   Dan Perez: “Team MVP”, N.J. Devils Player of the Month of February, North Jersey 3rd team all star, Gordon Conference all team honorable mention.   Patrick and Ryan Norton “Padre Fencik” best teammate award. James Doyle “Hobey Baker Award” for Character, Academic Excellence and Sportsmanship

2008 All Gordon Conference, Timothy Miller ‘08 (2nd Team); Lance Aligo ’08 (Hon. Mention)
2008 All North Jersey, Timothy Miller ’08 (1st Team)
2008 All Parochial, Timothy Miller ’08 (3rd Team)

2007 North Jersey Team of the Year
2007 North Jersey Player of the Year, Kevin Fox ‘07
2007 All State, Kyle Palmieri (1st Team) & Kevin Fox (2nd Team)
2007 All Gordon Conference, Kyle Palmieri & Kevin Fox (1st Team); Mike Dellutri ’07 & Terrence O’Neill (2nd Team); Matt Runciman ’07 (Hon. Mention)
2007 All North Jersey, Kevin Capodice ’07, Kevin Fox, Kyle Palmieri & Terrence O’Neill (1st Team); Mike Dellutri & Matt Runciman (2nd Team).
2007 All Parochial, Kyle Palmieri (1st Team) & Kevin Fox (2nd Team)
2007 All NJSIAA Tournament Team, Kyle Palmieri, Kevin Fox & Kevin Capodice
2007 100th Career Win, Joseph Maione

2006 North Jersey Coach of the Year, Joseph Maione
2006 All Gordon Conference, Justin Hudacko ’06 (2nd Team); Kevin Fox (Hon. Mention)
2006 All North Jersey, Justin Hudacko (2nd Team); Kevin Fox (3rd Team)

2005 North Jersey Player of the Year, Matt Miller ‘05
2005 All State, Matt Miller (1st Team) & Gio Capodanno ‘05 (3rd Team)
2005 All Gordon Conference, Matt Miller & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); Anthony Facciponte ’05 (Hon. Mention)
2005 All North Jersey, Matt Miller & Gio Capodanno (1st Team) 2005 All Parochial, Matt Miller (1st Team) & Gio Capodanno (2nd Team)

2004 Central Red Division Champions
2004 North Jersey Team of the Year
2004 North Jersey Coach of the Year, Joseph Maione
2004 North Jersey Player of the Year, Matt Miller ‘05
2004 Central Red Division MVP, Gio Capodanno
2004 All State, Matt Miller & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); Ian Bernaiche ’05 (2nd Team)
2004 All Division, Matt Miller & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); William Dwyer ’04 (2nd Team); Brendan Whitford ’04 (Hon. Mention)
2004 All North Jersey, Matt Miller, William Dwyer & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); Josh Esformes ’05 (3rd Team)
2004 All Parochial, Matt Miller & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); William Dwyer (3rd Team)

2003 Central Red Division Champions
2003 All Division, Pat Murphy ’03 & Gio Capodanno (1st Team); Matt Miller (2nd Team); Ryan McDonald ’04 (Hon. Mention)
2003 All North Jersey, Gio Capodanno (2nd Team)

2002 All Division, Gio Capodanno (2nd Team) 2002 All North Jersey, Gio Capodanno (3rd Team)

2001 All Division, Pat Murphy (2nd Team)