23-24 NJC 8U BRONZE
23-24 NJC 8U BRONZE
Manager: Kristen Hindley
League: NJYHL
Tournaments/Showcases:
AAHA 8U Jamboree North – Wayne, NJ (September 23-24, 2023)
Turkey Shootout – Wayne, NJ (November 24-26, 2023)
Newport Christmas Classic – Newport, RI (December 27-29, 2023)
Blizzard Cup – Poughkeepsie, NY (January 20-21, 2024)
Capital Showdown – Laurel, MD (March 8-10, 2024)
MEET THE COACHES
Experienced staff with a wealth of knowledge and a passion for athlete growth and development.
MICHAEL HINDLEY
HEAD COACH
CEP Level 2
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Long Island Gulls
- Blackhawks (NEH-Mass)
Playing Experience:
- Bentley (NCAA D1)
- Jr Islanders (MJHL)
- Boston Jr Bruins, Little Flyers (Jr)
- Flyers Alumni & Gladiators Youth
Michael Hindley played with Bentley when the team established it's D1 status in the NCAA.
Coach Hindley has vast experience with all ages. He has instructed power skating for USA Hockey and Laura Stamm. He adds skills experience with Rob Barletta and O'Sullivan Hockey Academy.
PATRICK REILLY
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
Playing Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Delbarton School
Patrick Reilly grew up playing for the New Jersey Colonials. At Delbarton, he won a State Championship and 2 Mennen Cup Championships.
Coach Reilly now lives in Basking Ridge with his wife Evan and three kids.
JUSTIN KITTLESTAD
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Montville Travel Baseball
Playing Experience:
- Green Machine Youth Hockey
- Farmingdale HS (LI)
Justin Kittelstad grew up playing for The Green Machine (in Long Island) and Farmingdale High School Ice Hockey. He has also coached Montville baseball travel baseball team for the past two years which has been a great experience as well.
CHRIS BARNES
ASSISTANT COACH
CEP Level 1
Coaching Experience:
- New Jersey Colonials
- Morristown Jr Colonials
Playing Experience:
- Essex County Chiefs
Chris Barnes grew up Maplewood, NJ playing youth ice hockey for the Essex County Chiefs. He brings additional coaching experience on the ice with the Morristown Jr. Colonials and on the field with Morristown All-Star baseball.
Coach Barnes now lives in Morris Township with his wife and two kids.