25-26 NJC 16U AAA

25-26 NJC 16U AAA

Manager:  Robert Kilcullen

League:  AYHL (Elite)

Tournaments/Showcases:

Midget Madness – Hooksett, NH (August 8-10, 2025)

Boston Breakout – Boston, MA (September 5-7, 2025)

Utica Comets Cup – Utica, NY (October 24-26, 2025)

Florida Exposure Cup – Fort Lauderdale/Palm Beach, FL (January 29-February 1, 2026)

16U AAA ROSTER

2025-26 SEASON
NJCID-HFC
# First Last Position Grad Year College Commitment
5 Alex Strauss D 2027
7 Robert Karson F 2027
11 Dominic Watson D 2028
12 Ryan Keller D 2027
13 Lucas Gero F 2027
14 Rory McNally F 2027
15 William Ferchak F 2027
18 Ethan Kilcullen F 2027
19 Patrick Linden F 2027
22 Trevor Romonowski D 2027
23 Louis Russo F 2030
24 John McKeon D 2028
31 Caleb Elias G 2027
37 Richie Messano F 2027
48 Colin Karpati D 2028
50 Nathaniel Lamont F 2028
66 Maksim Lagutin D 2027
77 Sebastian Javier D 2027
80 Nate Pryslak G 2027
81 Ryan Wu D/F 2028
85 Edward Hushon F 2028

 

Last Updated: June 10, 2025

MEET THE COACHES

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

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RYAN WILLIAMS

HEAD 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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MARCELLO DeANGELIS

ASSISTANT 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. 

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.