23-24 NJC 13O AAA 2010

Manager:  Cathy Drazek

League:  AYHL (Premier)

Tournaments/Showcases:

SuperSeries Boston Breakout – Boston, MA (September 8-10, 2023)

Utica Fall Frenzy – Utica, NY (November 3-5, 2023)

CCM MLK Invite – MA/RI (January 13-15, 2024)

Florida Exposure Cup – Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 1-4, 2024)

MEET THE COACHES

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

Wicker, C 23

CRAIG WICKER

HEAD COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • Delbarton Varsity (AC)
  • New Jersey Freeze

Playing Experience:

  • Rider University (ACHA)
  • Morris Hills High School

Craig Wicker's teams are built with strong foundations consisting of great personal relationships, strong work ethic and attention to detail on and off the ice.

During Coach Wicker’s tenure at Delbarton School, the team has won 11 State Championships. He reached the USA Hockey National Tournament twice during his time in the NJYHL.

Loftus, F 23

FRANKIE LOFTUS

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 3

Coaching Experience:

  • NHL New Jersey Devils Skills
  • USA Player Development
  • New Jersey Colonials
  • New Jersey Devils Youth
  • NJ Devils Quebec PeeWee
  • Ironbound

Playing Experience:

  • New Jersey Rockets
  • Parsippany Hills HS
  • Wooster Oilers AEHL

Frankie Loftus is a highly recognized skills coach who works with the NHL Devils and has a long list of successful NHL, Olympic, NCAA, Junior, and Prep players who have trained with him.

Coach Loftus focuses on overspeed training and encourages creativity. He returns for his second stint with NJC.

Koze, T 23

TAYLOR KOZE

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Mennen Skating Programs
  • Aspen Freeze
  • Jersey Colts
  • New Jersey Rockets

Playing Experience:

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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.