News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Matt Kiernan 

Phone: 732-272-7689

Email: NJ87shc@gmail.com

ADAM HOULI OF THE EHL NJ 87s TO MOVE ON TO THE NAHL JOHNSTOWN TOMAHAWKS

WALL, N.J., July 11, 2025 – The NJ 87s organization congratulates Adam Houli, co-owner, Eastern Hockey League (EHL) general manager, and EHL head coach, on accepting the head coach position for the Johnstown Tomahawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL).  Houli was the founding head coach for the NJ 87s, taking the helm in 2018 after co-founding the organization with team president and EHL associate head coach Matthew Kiernan. Coach Houli earned a .709 win percentage over seven seasons, winning four division championships, three Frozen Finals appearances, two EHL championships and receiving EHL Coach of the Year honors for the 2020-2021 season. 

The NJ 87s organization has been a leader in the EHL in NCAA Division II and Division III placements during Houli’s tenure as head coach and general manager, averaging 11 NCAA commitments each year since 2018. “Adam helped build an incredible program that placed player development and player advancement at the forefront of everything we did, as exemplified by the hashtag 87way. I cannot think of a better person to partner with to start a junior hockey franchise, or a better person to bring that same mindset and energy to a great organization like the Johnstown Tomahawks,” said Kiernan. “The great news for our organization is Adam will still remain as an owner and will continue his duties as the general manager of the EHL team.”

The NJ 87s are pleased to announce that Kiernan will assume the role as head coach of the EHL team. “The continued success of the NJ 87s is in great hands,” said Houli. “I will remain in a GM role while Matt will take over as head coach of the EHL team. Cam Pape will remain as head coach of the Premier team while serving as an EHL assistant coach. Darius Radziszewski will step in as associate head coach with the EHL squad. This staff is more than prepared for the challenges ahead—they are excellent at their craft, fully aligned with the culture we’ve built, and are committed to pushing the program forward. The future of the 87s is incredibly bright.” 

Founded in 2017, the NJ 87s Hockey Club is located in Wall, NJ and is a member of the EHL. The 87s have been a leader in player development and NCAA advancement since their founding. To learn more about the NJ 87s please visit nj87s.com

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