25-26 NJC 15 Pure 2010 AAA

25-26 NJC 15 Pure 2010 AAA

Manager:  Cathy Drazek

League:  AYHL (Premier)

Tournaments/Showcases:

Buffalo Jr Sabres Showcase – Buffalo, NY (August 22-24, 2025)

Eastern Exposure Cup – Boston, MA (October 24-26, 2025)

PG Winter Classic – Wayne, NJ (January 23-25, 2026)

Florida Exposure Cup – Tampa, FL (January 29-February 1, 2026)

15 PURE 2010 AAA ROSTER

2025-26 SEASON
NJCID-HFC
# First Last Position Grad Year College Commitment
3 Niklas Dorey D 2028
5 Patrick Hennessy F 2029
7 Lucas Fleming D 2028
8 Ryan Sisco D 2028
11 Mason Zhang F 2028
13 Liam Drazek D 2028
14 Reilly McVeigh F 2029
19 Joseph Domingues D 2028
20 Michael Tannella F 2028
22 Gavin Pasic F 2029
28 Matthew Comandatore D 2028
29 Asher Squires F 2028
32 Dario Gallucci G 2028
34 Justin Madison G 2028
77 Jason Rutkowski F 2028
86 Connor Jewell F 2028
87 Louie Arze F 2028
88 Jason Leary F 2028
91 Roy Scott F 2028
98 Luke Williams D 2028

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

MEET THE COACHES

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

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MARCELLO DeANGELIS

HEAD COACH

CEP Level 5

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • North Park Youth Hockey

Playing Experience:

  • University of Delaware (ACHA D1)
  • Providence College (NCAA D1)
  • The Hill School
  • Seton Hall Prep
  • NJ Devils Youth/NJ Rockets (AAA)

Marcello DeAngelis grew up playing hockey in New Jersey, heading to nationals with Devils Youth at 16U.  

Coach Marcello works to make his players better each and every day. He brings a wealth of experience, skill development, technique, and a passion for winning. His teams have won multiple championships including EJEPL, HVHL, and MEHL.  In his first season with the 2024-25 New Jersey Colonials 2010 AAA team, he led them to the AYHL Championship in the Elite Division. 

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RYAN WILLIAMS

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 4

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials
  • Woodbridge Wolfpack
  • Jersey Colts
  • MCYHL

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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JOHN KUHL

ASSISTANT COACH

CEP Level 2

Coaching Experience:

  • New Jersey Colonials

Playing Experience:

  • SUNY - Cortland Red Dragons (NCAA D3)
  • South Shore Kings & Jr Rangers (NCDC)
  • Ottawa Jr Senators, Hawkesbury Hawks (CCHL Jr A)
  • New Jersey Colonials & Rockets (AAA Youth)
  • St. Peter's Preparatory School

John Kuhl returns as an assistant coach for his second season.  Kuhl played most of his youth hockey with the Colonials.  A strong and skilled defenseman, Kuhl played for St. Peter's Prep where he earned Defenseman of the Year honors as a senior.  After St. Peter's Prep, he moved on to play junior hockey for 3 years before becoming a Red Dragon.

Coach Kuhl tallied 11 goals and 15 assists patrolling the blueline at SUNY-Cortland.  In his senior year, he earned Third-team All-SUNYAC honors.  Kuhl was named an AHCA All-American Scholar in 2020-21 and a member of the Dean's List.  He completed his college career in 2023-24.

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.