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ORGANIZATIONS WILL COMBINE EFFORTS TO GROW GIRLS HOCKEY

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 03, 2021 — The Metropolitan Riveters today introduced the New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club as an official junior affiliates. At the core of this partnership, the Riveters will work with Devils Youth to increase opportunities for girls in the greater New Jersey area to learn to play hockey.

“I’m excited that [Devils Youth has] committed to our vision to grow girls hockey in the New Jersey region,” said Riveters GM Anya Packer. “Our shared goal is to increase the amount of girls playing the sport, and increase the number of hockey fans with a love and passion for our game.”

The Riveters will participate in a number of Learn to Play programs with the Devils Youth girls hockey program, out of the team’s home ice arena, RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House. Campaigns will include affiliate scrimmages between periods at Riveters home games, Riveters player appearances at affiliate Learn to Play events, and other youth-oriented activations.

“Devils Youth believes that the only way to grow girls hockey is for all stakeholders to work together to introduce the sport to as many young female athletes as possible and to support each other,” said Devils Youth Managing Director Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. “We share the Riveters’ interest in increasing both the number of options available and the quality of girls hockey programs in our area, making this a great partnership. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and we are excited to partner with the Metropolitan Riveters to bring about this shared vision.”

Earlier this year, Devils Youth played a role in helping bring Riveters’ home games back to Barnabas for the 2021-22 season with extra hard work and dedication from Kathryn Kehoe. 

ABOUT METROPOLITAN RIVETERS

The Metropolitan Riveters are a professional ice hockey team in the Premier Hockey Federation. Founded in 2015 as a league Founding Member, the team represents the greater New Jersey and New York region and plays its home games at the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House in Newark, NJ. For more information on the Riveters, visit riveters.premierhockeyfederation.com or find us on social media @riveters.

Read the official press release here.

SPECIAL PRICING FOR DEVILS YOUTH FAMILIES

March 24, 2022 – Redline Athletics in Morristown, New Jersey is offering limited term or discounted pricing for Devils Youth players (and their siblings) to train at during the off-season.

Available options include:

 – A 6 month membership for $199/month (versus the typical 12-month commitment for the $199 rate) 

 – A no-commitment, month-to-month option for $239/month (versus the typical $269 rate)

Please contact Kelly Gillenwater at 973-314-2822 or kgillenwater@redlineathletics.com and mention the Devils Youth affiliation for more information or to take advantage of this great opportunity.

GIRLS 14U & BOYS 16 AAA

As an educator, Steve Riley understands that players need to be comfortable stepping outside their comfort zone and working in the learning zone in order to improve, and he is expert at creating a safe environment where his athletes can be creative, explore their skills, and take risks.  He creates a culture of accountability within a positive and encouraging learning environment.

Steve played youth hockey in Boston, Buffalo, and the Philadelphia area. He played at the Trinity-Pawling School for three years before moving to Arizona to play pro-inline hockey.  Steve has served as an Associate Coaching Director with the Devils Youth organization for over twenty years and served many years as a member of the Atlantic District Player Development staff and a Lead Instructor for the Atlantic District Coaching Education Program, as well as representing the Atlantic District as a coach at the USA Hockey National Player Development Camps.

GIRLS 12U & BOYS BANTAM MINOR AAA

Chris Atkinson rejoined the Devils Youth organization as a coach in 2012 after playing much of his youth career with us.  He has coached numerous Tier 1 teams to District finals and League championships, is a core member of the AAHA Player Development Program staff, and was at the helm of the New Jersey Devils Peewee Quebec team that advanced to the quarterfinals in 2018.

As one of the best hockey players to ever come out of the state of New Jersey, Chris’ distinguished playing career included a USA Hockey National Championship, a Silver Sticks International Championship, and a Quebec Peewee International Tournament Championship.  As a member of the Atlantic District Player Development Program, Chris was on the only Atlantic District team to win the USA Hockey Junior Olympic Festival before USA Hockey went to a mixed-team format.  Chris played at the Salisbury School before being selected for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and playing on the US Under-18 team.  He played D1 college hockey at the University of Vermont and played a season with the Danbury Whalers before coming home to New Jersey.

Chris is among the most popular coaches in the organization for good reason.  He is one of the rare hockey professionals who is as good on the bench as he was on the ice, all while remaining humble and eager to learn and improve as a coach.  He genuinely enjoys working with players of all ages and skill levels, and he connects easily with his athletes and families.

GIRLS 14U AND BOYS PEEWEE MAJOR AAA

Kevin Crane is a true student of the game of hockey and an extremely talented skills coach whose teams play a high-tempo, dynamic game.  He is known as a “player’s coach” who helps his athletes build confidence while encouraging them to take risks and push themselves outside their comfort zones.

Kevin has coached several Devils Youth Tier 1 teams since joining our staff in 2014, winning an AAHA District Championship before the COVID shutdown.  He is also the Managing Partner of D1 Development Group and the Assistant Coach of the Seton Hall Preparatory School Varsity team.  In addition, Kevin is a member of the Atlantic District Player Development staff.

Kevin had a distinguished playing career including a USA Hockey National Championship, two NCAA Tournament appearances, and ECAC and Ivy League Championships at Princeton University.  He played his high school hockey at Philips Exeter Academy, where he was captain of the varsity ice hockey team.

18 AAA

Hank Coxe is returning to coach the 2022 – 2023 Devils Youth 18 AAA team after winning both the AYHL regular season and league playoffs at the 18AAA Elite level this past season.  He started with the organization nearly twenty years ago when his two sons played with us, and he remained a member of the staff when their youth hockey careers were over.

As our most experienced coach, Hank’s involvement with the sport spans several decades.  He grew up playing in the Philadelphia area, where his teams advanced to USA Hockey Nationals three straight years and he was the tournament’s leading scorer as a Midget.  Hank played at New England College (NCAA D2) before spending two years playing in the Continental Hockey League where he was named an all-star player.  

Hank is a high-energy, passionate coach and an expert motivator and his highest priority is building relationships with each of his players.  He is a demanding coach who is always the first one to arrive at the rink and the last one to leave, and he holds his players to the same high standard of commitment and effort.

BANTAM MAJOR AAA AND 15 PURE AAA

Jamie Stack has coached at the Tier 1 Peewee and Bantam levels since joining the Devils Youth coaching staff in 2016.  His last three teams have advanced to the AYHL championships, with the last two emerging victorious.  He has also been the defensive coach for the Summit High School Varsity team for the past 11 seasons, a team that won state championships in 2012, 2018, 2019, and 2020.  In addition, Jamie is a member of the Atlantic District Player Development staff.

Jamie spent most of his youth hockey career playing with Devils Youth, where he attended the Silver Sticks International Tournament and won a District Championship and USA Hockey National bronze medal.  He also reached the Quebec Peewee International Tournament quarterfinals as a member of the New Jersey Devils team run by the Atlantic District Player Development Program.

Jamie’s success as a coach is a result of his attention to detail and his ability to create strong culture of accountability and discipline.  He believes players who enjoy the process will eventually find success, and that hard work is its own reward.  He believes that his emphasis on cultivating a strong work ethic helps his players to be successful on and off the ice.

The New Jersey Devils Youth Hockey Club congratulates Hudson Gorski, who has committed to play Division I hockey at Cornell University.

Hudson started his hockey career as a Mite with Devils Youth, making the jump to Tier 1 as a Bantam.  He was selected to represent the Atlantic District at the USA Hockey Training & Development Camps in Amherst, New York in 2021 and 2022, where he caught the eye of coaches from Michigan State, Princeton, Penn State, and University of Connecticut and Cornell.  

When asked what advice he would give ambitious young players, Hudson said, “There are no shortcuts to success.  The only way to get where you want to go is to put in the work, trust yourself, and trust the process.”

Hudson played in the Quebec Peewee Tournament as a member of the Atlantic District Lehigh Valley Phantoms team and was selected to play in the AYHL All-Star Game in 2022.  He was on the varsity ice hockey team at Seton Hall Preparatory School and is currently attending the Salisbury School.