22-23 NJC 12U MINOR AAA 2011

Manager:  Megan Brozowski

League:  AYHL

Tournaments/Showcases:

JGG Kickoff Classic – Rochester, NY (September 9-11, 2022)

Eastern Exposure Cup – Boston, MA (October 28-30, 2022)

Mid-Winter Classic – Pittsburgh, PA (December 16-18, 2022)

The Cup, Prospects Cup Series – Buffalo, NY (January 12-15, 2023)

Little Caesars AAA Invitational – Detroit, MI (February 3-5, 2023)

MEET THE COACHES

Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.

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RYAN WILLIAMS

HEAD COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • MCYHL
  • Jersey Colts
  • New Jersey Colonials

Playing Experience:

  • Seton Hall University
  • Whippany Park High School
  • MCYHL

Ryan Williams has been coaching youth hockey for several years.  His coaching philosophy centers around strong character, attention to detail, being a good teammate, working hard, thinking fast and being fast.

Coach Williams played football, ice hockey, baseball, and track & field through high school.  He played youth hockey growing up in New Jersey and loved summer camp with his teammates at Howie Meeker Hockey School in New York.  Williams played defense in high school and in college.

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CHRIS GONNELLA

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Parsippany Middle School

Playing Experience:

  • Lafayette College (ACHA D2)

Chris Gonnella has over 8 years coaching experience at the youth level.  Chris’ coaching philosophy centers on hard work, being a good teammate, building good foundational habits, and improving a players skill in all facets of the game.

Coach Gonnella played forward and was a 4 year starter for Lafayette College’s ACHA – Division II Club Hockey Team where he was an alternate captain during his senior season.

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PAUL GENOVESE

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 3

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Mercer Chiefs
  • Hunterdon Bears

Playing experience

  • Ridgewood High School

Paul Genovese has been coaching for 5 years at the youth level.  Paul’s coaching philosophy centers around hard work, making good decisions, and being a good teammate.

Coach Genovese played lacrosse, ice hockey and track in high school.  He was captain of Ridgewood High School ice hockey team his senior year.

OUR MISSION

The New Jersey Colonials Youth Hockey Association's mission is to provide a quality environment for learning, playing and enjoying the game of ice hockey.