H.I.M.
P.O. Box 402
Middletown, NJ 


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HOCKEY IN MIDDLETOWN: Accomplishments and Goals
Hockey in Middletown (H.I.M.) is a non-profit corporation formed in Oct. '99, which has worked extremely hard to successfully get first Varsity and then Junior Varsity ice hockey teams on board in both Middletown high schools. In a short period of time H.I.M. has become the role model for other school districts interested in starting an ice hockey program.Approval from the BOE, along with the funds necessary to support the programs was required to begin the process. H.I.M. was committed to raise the funds if they were not available in the school budget. John Petruni, Esq. And Dr. Mark Rosenbloom made the initial proposal to the Board of Education in Nov. 99 to a room packed with parents and students. Another presentation was made by Ron Horowitz, Esq., then H.I.M.'s President. Finally, at the Feb.'00 meeting, the BOE approved Varsity ice hockey programs in both schools with H.I.M. raising the funds. The teams were to hit the ice Nov. '00. Before that time coaches had to be selected by the Athletic Director, funds had to be raised and H.I.M. had to finalize a contract with the BOE. At present, H.I.M. raises all the funds to support the program and divides them equally between the schools. In our short existence we can be proud of the players performance on the ice as well as the growth of our organization (now well over 200) and the hard work of our members. However, I think our greatest accomplishment is that H.I.M. has succeeded in being an organization that supports both high school programs equally. Our membership is evenly divided between the two districts,and there has been widespread support from both the community and local businesses. We have developed camaraderie so that South players and families root for North and vice versa. However - when the two teams meet, look out!!! During the last North/South game the crowds at Wall Hockey Arena exceeded any they have ever seen! Our fund raising has been extremely successful and has included dinner dances, silent auctions, golf outing, and a walk-a-thon. The Devils allowed us to display the Stanley Cup, and donations from the NHL, Devils Org., and Wayne Gretzky contribute the enormous success of our silent auctions. Many thanks go to Ralph Cucinelli, who donates untold time and effort in organizing our annual spring roller tournament, summer ice hockey clinics, advanced summer clinics, and fall conditioning clinics. These fundraisers and clinics would not have been possible without the publicity and communication provided to us by Ralph's business - All American Printing on Rt. 35 in Middletown. Much has been accomplished in a short period of time.The success of our Varsity and JV teams attests to the depth of ice hockey talent in our town. North holds the 2001-2002 Southern White Division Championship title and South hold the 2001-2002 Shore Conference 'B' Division Championship title and tries to improve on its # 18 ranking statewide among public and parochial schools. Another of our biggest accomplishments was the establishment and success of the JV teams at each school. This too is paid for by the fund-raising ofH.I.M. The turnout at tryouts this year indicate the popularity of the sport in our schools. The success of H.I.M. has been made possible with the support of the community and businesses and our members, and has translated into the success of the hockey teams with the players hard work on the ice. Please support the businesses that support us! The opportunity to play high school ice hockey will unquestionably add to the positive experience that we all hope our children have through the high school years. Our organization applauds the accomplishments of our teams and we all look forward to the continued growth and success of our programs.