24-25 NJC 10U MAJOR

Manager:  Alexis Bozza, Brian Castagna

League:  NJYHL (10U A National)

Tournaments/Showcases:

Rhode Island Sting Columbus Day Invitational – RI (October 11-13, 2024)

East Coast Wizards Thanksgiving Tournament – Bedford, MA (November 29-December 1, 2024)

NGHA 43rd Annual Paint It Purple – Nepean, ON (January 31-February 2, 2025)

MEET THE COACHES

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

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CAELEIGH CALVERT

HEAD COACH

CEP Level 1

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
    • 8U
  • New Jersey Devils Youth

Playing Experience:

  • Cornell University (NCAA D1)

Caeleigh Calvert steps up to lead the Girls 10U Major and an 8U team. She loves the game of hockey and is determined to make sure the girls have fun while learning how to improve their skills and sense.

Coach Calvert had an impressive hockey career with Cornell where she led the Big Red in points for multiple seasons. She was named Rookie of the Year as a freshman, MVP twice and received ECAC All-Academic team honors.

Calvert has 3 children lacing up the skates with the Colonials!

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MOLLY BERGER

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
    • 14U AA, 10U AA
  • Jacksonville Jr. Icemen
  • Navy Rams Youth Hockey
  • Navy Women's Ice Hockey

Playing Experience:

  • Chesapeake Bay Lighting
  • Cornell Women's Club (ACHA)
  • Navy Rams Youth Hockey
  • Montgomery Blue Devils Youth

Molly Berger enters her second season with the Colonials.  Berger grew up in Maryland. She played and coached girls and youth hockey at various levels.

Coach Berger's goal is to make players want to come back and play again next year.

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COREY BROWN

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials Girls & Boys
  • Pope John XXIII Regional HS (AC)

Playing Experience:

  • Trenton Titans (ECHL)
  • West Chester University (ACHA)
  • Morris County Colonials

Corey Brown, a native of NJ, grew up playing for the Morris County Colonials from Mites through the Midget Level. He was named 1st team All State for his junior and senior season in NJSIAA . He represented Team New Jersey at the Chicago Showcase in 1997.

Brown then played for the West Chester University Golden Rams where he was named ACHA All American for his sophomore, junior and senior season. After his collegiate career, he spent 3 years playing for the Trenton Titans of the ECHL from 2001-2004.

Coach Brown was an assistant coach for Pope John XXIII Regional High School from 2001-2007 and has coached several Colonials boys and girls teams.

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BROCK GIORDANO

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 3

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Cranford Hockey Club

Playing Experience:

  • Salve Regina University (NCAA D3)
  • Christian Brothers Academy
  • American Eagles

Brock Giordano played 12U through 18U hockey for the American Eagles in Wall, NJ. He played NJ high school hockey for Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). His 1995-1996 CBA team was inducted into the NJ High School Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 and the CBA Hall of Fame in 2013.

Giordano played Division III college hockey at Salve Regina University in RI.

Coach Giordano has been coaching with NJC since his children began 8U hockey.

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.