President’s Cup Championship Recap
The President’s Cup, held across New Jersey and Delaware from February 15-17, 2025, brought together talented teams in the 10U to 14U divisions. With intense competition and thrilling championship matchups, teams battled for their respective titles in a weekend filled with exciting hockey action.
10U A Championship Recap
The Mercer Chiefs (Inzano) (5-0-0) secured the 10U A division title with a 6-4 victory over the PAL Blue Knights (4-1-0). The Chiefs built momentum with a strong second period, adding two goals before sealing the win with three more in the third. Their offensive consistency helped them remain undefeated through the tournament.
10U B Championship Recap
The State College Icers (4-1-0) captured the 10U B division title with a 4-3 comeback victory over the Grundy Senators (3-2-0). A strong third period, where the Icers outscored Grundy 3-1, proved to be the difference as they secured the championship win.
The Jersey Shore Wildcats (Red) (5-0-0) dominated the 10U B division championship with a 5-1 win over the NJ Jets (3-2-0). After taking a 3-1 lead in the first period, the Wildcats controlled the pace for the rest of the game, adding two more goals in the third to secure the title.
12U A Championship Recap
The NYC Cyclones (5-0-0) captured the 12U A division title with a 7-3 win over the Igloo Jaguars (Black) (4-1-0). The Cyclones built an early lead with three first-period goals and maintained control throughout, capping off an undefeated tournament run.
The NJ Jets (5-0-0) edged out the Delaware Ducks (Dodd) (2-3-0) in a thrilling 6-5 overtime win to capture the 12U A division championship. Both teams traded goals throughout regulation, with the Ducks tying the game in the third period. The Jets secured the championship with a clutch overtime goal, completing their undefeated run.
12U B Championship Recap
The Grundy Senators (Milliken) (5-0-0) took home the 12U B division championship with a 3-2 overtime win over the NJ Falcons (3-2-0). The Falcons held the lead late, but the Senators forced overtime with a strong third-period push. They found the game-winner in extra time, finishing the tournament as champions.
14U A Championship Recap
The Rinx (North) (4-0-0) claimed the 14U A division title with a 3-1 victory over the Westmoreland Eagles (3-1-0). The Rinx controlled play defensively and capitalized on key scoring opportunities to secure the win and finish the tournament undefeated.
The Red Bank Generals (4-1-0) shut out the Igloo Jaguars (Black) (4-1-0) with a 4-0 victory to win the 14U A division championship. The Generals controlled the game from start to finish, scoring in each period while keeping the Jaguars off the scoreboard.
14U B Championship Recap
The Grundy Senators (3-2-0) dominated the 14U B championship with a 6-0 shutout victory over the NJ Jets (Navy) (3-2-0). The Senators set the tone early with three first-period goals and continued their strong play to secure a decisive championship win.
The President’s Cup in New Jersey and Delaware showcased impressive hockey across all divisions, with teams demonstrating skill, determination, and competitive spirit. Congratulations to the champions for their outstanding performances and to all teams for a hard-fought weekend of hockey.
