24-25 NJC 14U A

Manager:  Esther Wendling

Leagues:  NJYHL, EJEPL

Tournaments/Showcases:

EJEPL Parity Showcase – NJ, PA or NY (August 23-25, 2024)

EJEPL Showcase – NJ, PA or NY (October 18-20, 2024)

2025 Country & Western Showdown – Nashville, TN (March 14-16, 2025)

MEET THE COACHES

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

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NATE NUSSBAUM

HEAD COACH

CEP Level 5

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Wayne Hills
  • Skylands Kings
  • New Jersey Bandits
  • Ramapo Saints

Playing Experience:

  • Kinnelon High School

Nate Nussbaum is currently a coach developer and the ADM Coordinator for the USA Hockey’s Atlantic District.

Nussbaum has coached all levels of youth hockey for the past 12 years. In addition, he has JV and Varsity experience with several local schools, including his alma mater, Kinnelon High School. He is the assistant coach of the Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley co-op program.

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JOE NUZZI

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 1

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials

Playing Experience:

  • Montville HS
  • Montclair Blues

Joe Nuzzi is a rookie with the Colonials coaching staff in 2024-25 but he is no stranger to the ice.  Nuzzi scored 110 points for Montville in his 4-year varsity career (38 goals, 72 assists) as an outstanding playmaker.  He finished his youth hockey career with the Montclair Blues 18U AA

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.