New Jersey 87's
| New Jersey 87's | |
|---|---|
 | |
| City | Wall Township, New Jersey |
| League | Eastern Hockey League |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Home arena | Jersey Shore Arena |
| Colors | blue, white, gold |
| Franchise history | |
| 2018–present | New Jersey 87's |
The New Jersey 87's are a Tier III Junior "A" ice hockey team from Wall Township, New Jersey. They were an expansion member of the Eastern Hockey League, entering teams in the EHL and EPHL.
History
The New Jersey 87's joined the Eastern Hockey League in 2017 as a member of the Premier Division. The following year, the club added a second franchise and began playing in the league's top division as well. Adam Houli served as the team's Head Coach and General Manager from the club's foundation until taking a similar role with the Johnstown Tomahawks in 2025.[1]
Season-by-season records
| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Regular Season Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | 45 | 33 | 11 | 1 | 67 | 212 | 118 | 1st of 3, Central Div 2nd of 8 South Conf 3rd of 18, EHL |
Lost Conf Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights |
| 2019–20 | 46 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 74 | 234 | 104 | 1st of 8, Mid-Atlantic Conf 2nd 19, EHL |
Playoffs cancelled - Covid |
| 2020–21 | 38 | 32 | 3 | 3 | 67 | 286 | 82 | 1st of 6, South Div 1st of 18, EHL |
Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 vs. (Team Maryland) Won Div Finals 2-0 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) Advance to Frozen Four Finals Round Robin 1-2 eliminated (L, 4-5 New Hampshire Avalanche)(L, 3-5 Boston Junior Rangers) (W, 6-5 Lumberjacks Hockey Club) |
| 2021–22 | 46 | 30 | 12 | 4 | 67 | 160 | 113 | 2nd of 4, South Div 4th of 17, EHL |
Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 (Protec Jr. Ducks) Lost Div Finals 0-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) OT Win Wild Card Gm, 3-2 (Connecticut Chiefs) Advance to Frozen Four Finals Round Robin 1-1 Pool B (W, 6-2 Philadelphia Little Flyers)(L, 2-4 Worcester Jr. Railers) Won League Semi-Finals Gm 3-1 (New England Wolves) Won League Final Gm 2-0 (Worcester Jr. Railers) EHL Champions (1st) |
| 2022–23 | 46 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 58 | 113 | 90 | 2nd of 5, South Div 7th of 19, EHL |
Lost Div Semifinals, 1-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2023–24 | 46 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 55 | 110 | 111 | 2nd of 6, South Div 8th of 23, EHL |
Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 (Team Maryland) Lost Div Finals 0-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) |
| 2024–25 | 46 | 33 | 12 | 1 | 67 | 207 | 110 | 2nd of 5, South Div 6th of 20, EHL |
Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 (Pennsylvania Huntsmen) Won Div Finals 2-0 (Philadelphia Hockey Club) Won Regional Finals, 2-1 (Providence Capitals) Won League Final, 2-1 (New Hampshire Avalanche) EHL Champions (2nd) |
References
- ^ "Adam Houli". Elite Prospects. Retrieved August 7, 2025.