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.
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.
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 Div2nd of 8 South Conf3rd of 18, EHLLost Conf Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 2019–20 46 36 8 2 74 234 104 1st of 8, Mid-Atlantic Conf2nd 19, EHLPlayoffs cancelled - Covid 2020–21 38 32 3 3 67 286 82 1st of 6, South Div1st of 18, EHLWon Div Semifinals, 2-0 vs. (Team Maryland)Won Div Finals 2-0 (Philadelphia Little Flyers)Advance to Frozen Four FinalsRound 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 Div4th of 17, EHLWon 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 FinalsRound 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 Div7th of 19, EHLLost Div Semifinals, 1-2 (Philadelphia Little Flyers) 2023–24 46 25 16 5 55 110 111 2nd of 6, South Div8th of 23, EHLWon 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 Div6th of 20, EHLWon 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) 2025–26 50 35 13 2 72 189 98 2nd of 5, South Div4th of 20, EHLLost Div Semifinals, 0-2 (New Jersey Bears)
References
External links Official Team Website Elite Prospects