New Jersey 87's

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New Jersey 87's
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City Wall Township, New Jersey
League Eastern Hockey League
Founded2018
Home arena Jersey Shore Arena
Colorsblue, white, gold
   
Franchise history
2018–presentNew Jersey 87's

The New Jersey 87's are a Tier II 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.

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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

SeasonGPWLOTLPtsGFGARegular Season FinishPlayoffs
2018–194533111672121181st of 3, Central Div
2nd of 8 South Conf
3rd of 18, EHL
Lost Conf Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights
2019–20463682742341041st of 8, Mid-Atlantic Conf
2nd 19, EHL
Playoffs cancelled - Covid
2020–2138323367286821st 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)
2021–224630124671601132nd 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)
2022–23462614658113902nd of 5, South Div
7th of 19, EHL
Lost Div Semifinals, 1-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers)
2023–244625165551101112nd of 6, South Div
8th of 23, EHL
Won Div Semifinals, 2-0 (Team Maryland)
Lost Div Finals 0-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers)
2024–254633121672071102nd 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

  1. "Adam Houli". Elite Prospects. Retrieved August 7, 2025.