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87s Secure Multiple EHL Awards

By NJ 87s Admin, 03/11/22, 5:15PM EST

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Team and Players Secure League Honors

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

87s Take Home Hardware from EHL Awards

 

The New Jersey 87s took some hardware when the Eastern Hockey League announced their annual awards for the 2021-2022 season. 

 

The 87s take pride in their end of year accomplishments, both as a team and individually.  The 87s as an organization took home the 21-22 EHL Social Media Award which highlights the league’s organization that achieved excellence in content, and organizational promotion.

 

Individually, the following 87s were honored at the conclusion of the regular season.  Matt Herrick was named to the All-EHL Second Team in one of the defensive spots.  Herrick, a second year 87s has been a steady influence on the 87s blueline all year and will head off to St. Anselm.

 

Matt Anastasio was named to the All-EHL South Division First Team.  Anastasio who came to the 87s early in the season has been a dynamic offensive player and a major threat for the 87s to score anytime he’s on the ice.  Anastasio has committed to attend SUNY Brockport next year.

 

Jimmy Mettler was also named to the All-EHL South Division First Team.  Mettler came to the 87s in the middle of the season in a trade with New York AppleCore has been a dynamic puck moving and offensive defenseman who has helped solidify the 87s blue line.  Mettler is still considering schools before making a commitment.

 

Matt Zdanowicz was named to the All-EHL South Division Second Team.  Zdanowicz who came to the 87s last year in the middle of the season has been a driving force in the 87s offense during his time this year.  Zdanowicz’s offensive skills have been important to put pressure on opponents.  Zdanowicz is still considering schools before making a commitment.

 

Finally, Jeremy Connor was named to the All-EHL South Division Second Team.  Connor who has been with the 87s since the start at the EHL Premier level, has been a steady and consistent netminder for the 87s at the EHL level and has been a major part of the teams success in both the regular season and playoffs.  Connor is still considering schools before making a commitment.

 

"It is always great to be recognized from the league for any achievement but this one means even more because it is really about our support people. Anthony and Chris have done a tremendous job with content and delivery. I could not be prouder of them as a group especially with our gameday and live shows.  As far as graphics we were led by one of the best in the business last year in Alyssa Morrison (University of Florida) who really taught us the importance of content and delivery in the social media world. It makes perfect sense for us to continue that vision and be able to move our content forward, without her initial vision and guidance we would not be where we are today. I am extremely happy with our path forward! " said EHL Head Coach Adam Houli.