Kings re-sign Leininger for upcoming season

Alex Leininger will once again be donning the black, grey and purple of the NJ Kings in 2009-2010.  Alex played for the Kings last year after completing the midget season with the NJ Stars, and is primed to take another step in his hockey development.  "Alex is a big kid, who has good vision and good soft hands on the ice.  He has a pretty good touch around the net, and if he is willing to play in the traffic areas down low, could have some scoring potential,"  said GM Glenn Carey of the signing, "he is very well liked by his teammates, and has committed himself to working out hard for the rest of the summer.  Like most 16 year olds, he needs to work on his foot speed, but I am confidant that this area of his game will improve vastly once we get going.  I am looking for him to double or triple his point output from last year." 

Alex will wear number 88 for the Kings this season.

IJHL Showcase Schedule released

The NJ Kings regular season schedule will kick off on September on Friday September 4th, in Saugus, MA where they will face off against, ironically, the Hackettstown Harleys.   Hackettstown is about a one hour drive from the Princeton Sports Center, but both teams will make the trip to Mass for that weekend and will both open up their seasons at 9:40pm that night.  "I am hoping that we will have a great rivalry with the Harleys.  There is enough there already to to assume that will be the case.  Several of the Kings players from last year have followed Gary Golczewski (last year's coach of the Kings) up there, and with them being our closest neighbor in the league, it just makes sense to expect our games with them to have an added sense of urgency," offers Glenn Carey, Kings GM and Head Coach.

The complete schedule for the opening weekend of IJHL action shapes up like this:

The IJHL will also host a showcase in Exeter NH in October, and in Berlin NH in January.

The league scheduling meeting will be held This coming Saturday, June 6th in Massachusetts, and the Kings schedule will be released shortly after here on the website.

For more information about the IJHL and its schedules, please visit www.ijhl.us

NJ Kings officially open up trade route to the Maritime Provinces of Canada

After weeks of negotiations, the NJ Kings officially signed their first Canadian yesterday, welcoming Grant Fraser, of Halifax, Nova Scotia to the 2009-2010 roster. Grant is a 5'11" forward weighing 145 lbs.  Grant is described by his former coaches as a very intelligent player, with very good speed and an even better work ethic.  Grant attended Halifax West High School this year and is just about to graduate.  He has played for his high school the past 3 seasons.  "I met Grant for the first time yesterday.  He was referred to me several weeks ago by a scout that I worked with while I was with the Maine Moose, and ever since then, we have been e-mailing and talking on the phone about him coming to play here in New Jersey next season.  Everyone who I have spoken with about Grant all give him very high marks for work ethic, intelligence on the ice, and character.  I am very excited to have him as part of the team next year," said head coach Glenn Carey about the signing.

Keep an eye on the site as well, as Coach Carey is in feverish negotiations with several other players for the 2009-2010 season.  "I have been talking to a player from Russia quite extensively over the past week and it looks really good for him to come over.  Then there are the other boys from Nova Scotia, a player from Michigan, and a few in Massachusetts who are all at that stage where more signings could be imminent," adds Carey.

Kings Add Three to the Fold

On Tuesday night the Kings held their weekly Skills Practice. Before the practice started, there was good news waiting in Coach Carey's mailbox at the Princeton Sports Center.  The fourth contract of the season was delivered today and the Kings are very happy to announce that TRAVIS DUNN, of Standish, ME will be in a Kings uniform for the 2009-2010 season.  Travis is a hulking forward who brings a great shot and goal scoring ability to the table.   Standing 6'2" and weighing in at 215 lbs, Travis, a 1990 birth year, will wear #18 for the Kings next season.  "Travis has a great knack for getting the puck to the net, and often times, in the games I have seen him play, in the net.  He uses his size and above average skating ability very well.  His game should actually translate very well from  the high school level as he was often penalized for being too big, and too strong at that level.  I look for Travis to continue to score goals and hope to work with him to round out his entire game," says Coach Carey.  Travis played his high school hockey for the Bonney Eagle HS Scots, scoring 47 goals and adding 28 assists over the past two seasons there.  Travis reached the very elite 200 point club by scoring 206 over his four year career with the Scots.  Travis is also an excellent student.

After the practice session ended, two more contracts were turned in. 

KENNY WHITE of Wayside NJ put his name on paper and will be with the Kings as well next season, and will wear #44.  Kenny did not play last season as he chose to go to school, but he has a real desire to give hockey one more chance. Kenny has been attending the Tuesday practices and has quickly been polishing off the whatever rust he may have had from taking last year off.  He brings deceptive speed, decent size and a nose for the net.  Kenny is one of those players that you think you have contained, but somehow he slips through, and he is good in tight to the net with a decent pair of hands.  Kenny is a 1989 birth year.

Finally, last night, ALEX PAPARO, a 1992 birth year forward from Manalapan, NJ also signed his contract.  This is another very big signing in Coach Carey's eyes.  "Alex brings a tremendous compete level on every rep of every drill.  He would make an outstanding shut down checking type winger, as he never gives up on a play, but he has a very high skill level to go along with it.  In most cases, players with his skill do not always have the drive that Alex has.  He is still very young, as a '92, which means he has four years of junior available to him.  Alex is slightly undersized, but he is hitting those prime growing years, so look for him to shoot up,"  says Coach Carey, "either way though, size won't be a problem for him,  his desire makes it seem like he is 6 feet tall..."  Last winter, Alex played for the Protech Ducks, and for Manalapan HS scoring well over a goal per game over the course of the season, totalling 40 games, with 52 goals and 30 assists.  Alex will wear #22.

Keep watching the site as more contracts will be coming in very soon!

NOTE:  After next week, the Kings practice night will be switched to Thursdays for June and July.  Time is yet to be determined, but it is looking like it will be around 7pm.  Keep an eye on the schedule in the top right hand corner for updates. This session is always open to Kings players, and is also open to outsiders at the price of $20.00 per session.

Host Families Are Always In Demand!!

One of the biggest challenges presenting junior hockey teams today is providing quality places for players from "away" to call home while they are in the area for the season.  The Kings have a very simple, yet effective billeting program.  Players pay a monthly fee of $350.00 to the host family to help cover the additional costs of room and board, and the Host family has the opportunity to welcome a player from another part of the country, or in some cases, another country altogether, into their home over the course of the hockey season.  If you need an extra pair of hands to help out with the household chores, or have young hockey player who might benefit from having a mentor type in the home, or perhaps you have just sent your own kids off to college and have a spare room, then consider becoming a host Family for the NJ Kings Junior Hockey Program.  Please E-mail coach Glenn Carey for more information at gcarey@njkings.com

Kings Ink Three

The NJ Kings are thrilled to announce the signing of three local players for the 2009-2010 season.  Two players from last year's team will be returning and one player who comes to the Kings from the NJ Renegades Jr. B Program.

Connor Widenmeyer returns for another season after seeing action in 20 games for the Kings last year.  Connor posted 11 wins 4 losses and 1 ties and one shutout in those 20 games.  Connor is a 1991 birth-year and possesses very sound technical skills.  Connor will wear number 1 for the Kings this season.

Houston Foster will return to the Kings as well.  Houston brings a very high compete level, fantastic speed and work ethic to the lineup and will be counted on heavily in the fore checking game, and also will be used to kill penalties.  Houston was able to put up 8 goals and 12 assists last season, but look for those numbers to increase this year.  Houston will wear number 13.

Rob Harris played last year for the NJ Renegades and for the Mercer Chiefs Midget AA squad before that.  Rob also possesses great speed and has a good shot and puck skills  that could see him become one of the King top scorers this season.   Rob has also played in the 2008 Hockey Night In Boston tournament for Team New York.  Rob has chosen number 6.

Keep an eye on the site over the next week or so as several contracts are "in the mail", and as they roll in announcements will be made. Kings head coach and GM Glenn Carey is in discussions with players from New England, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Russia, and several local players as well about playing for the Kings. 

NJ Kings Tuesday skills night times for May

 May 5,   2008 8:45pm

May 12, 2008 8:45pm

May 19, 2008 8:45pm

May 26, 2008 8:45pm

These sessions are available to all Kings players, but are open to non-Kings players as well, for a fee of $15.00 per session.  Once you sign with the Kings, these sessions are free for the remainder of the off season.  The first one you show up for, please come early enough to fill out the waiver form and the player information form. Cya on Tuesdays!

2009-10 season Tryouts Announced

The 2009-10 Junior A Super Elite tryouts will start April 9.

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Junior Elite Takes First Place in Nationals

March 23 - Kings Junior Elite takes first place in Nationals, becoming the first ever IJHL triple crown champions (League, Playoffs & Nationals).

Princeton Men's Hockey Team Captures ECAC Championship

March 22 - Congratulations to NJ Kings Alum Sam Sabky & the Princeton Men's Hockey team for capturing the ECAC championship, defeating Harvard 4-1.

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Junior Elite Wins IJHL Playoffs!

March 16 - The Junior Kings bested the NY Black Knights in a three game series to take the IJHL Elite Division championship!!

Junior Kings make it 18 in a Row!

Jan. 27 -  Princeton, NJ. The New Jersey Kings Junior team edged the Black Knights (formerly HIT Canada) in two very competitive games this weekend to extend their winning streak to eighteen, and locking in first place in the IJHL Elite division.

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Jan. 19 - Saugus, MA.  The Kings Junior team galloped past a stunned Blackhawks squad this weekend. The kings came out fast and furious, tallying 4 unanswered goals by Keith O’Connor, Alex Leininger, Joe Gunerman and Kevin LoGuidice.  Boston was never allowed to get in the game and the Kings enjoyed a scoring bonanza, with ten Kings players picking up points. 

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Jan. 6 - Springfield, MA.   The New Jersey Kings were the “team of the hour” this weekend, sailing past Exeter (6-1), Worcester (8-3) and Boston (12-2) at the IJHL Elite Showcase this weekend.  Kevin LoGuidice scored a hat trick in each game to extend his streak of 3 goal games to five league games. 

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Junior Elite and Junior Super Elite Join IJHL

March 13 - The Junior Elite and Junior Super Elite teams will be joining the International Junior Hockey League (IJHL) for the 2007-2008 season.

Junior Kings race past HIT Canada

Dec. 16 - Potsdam, NY.  Kevin LoGuidice tallied back to back hat tricks to lead the Junior Kings past a stunned HIT Canada team on Saturday and Sunday. Will DeFusco notched a pair of goals in the Saturday and netminders Zach Scott and Connor Widenmeyer got credit for a shutout on Sunday. 

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Daniel Twins commit to Northeastern

Oct. 15, 2007 - New Jersey Kings alumni Justin and Drew Daniels have both committed to Northeastern for either ’09 or ’10.

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Kings Sweep Columbus Day Exeter Showcase

Oct. 7 - Exeter, NH. Coming off two wins last weekend, the Jr. Kings headed to Exeter for the IJHL Jr. Elite Showcase.

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Junior Kings Top Weekend Series with Jr Pics

Sep. 30 - Springfield, MA. Asst Captain Dan Kacerosky exploded in scoring this weekend, with a hat trick and 7 points to lead the Jr. Kings past the Jr. Pics 5-0 and 5-2.

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