By: Eric Kautz '27

Published February 14th, 2026. 

The first GMC title since 2021. Longest win streak since 2011. Coach Carter ‘91 now a GMC champ as a player and coach. That is just to list a few of the accolades that came with the Falcons' hockey GMC title. The long list of accolades still does not nearly encapsulate how special a title this is for the team and school community. 

On Wednesday, February 11th, the Falcons took down the tri-school co-op of South Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Monroe (MSN). The game was an absolute thriller that went into the final period scoreless after both teams had goals called off for goalie interference and an offsides call. Goals were hard to come by for the Falcons as they recorded 44 shots on goal, opposed to South Brunswick's 16, as MSN's goalie Tristan Muniz put forward a phenomenal effort. The Falcons' defense, anchored by Connor Emmich ‘26, Salvatore Tuorto ‘27, and Franco Reinoso ‘28, made goalkeeper Brody Sansone '28's job significantly easier in the defense's seventh game, letting up a goal or fewer. 

It was only a matter of time till the Falcons would get one to find the back of the net with the quantity of shots they were tallying. With just over ten minutes left to go in the final period, captain AJ Shearer ‘26 snuck a shot past Muniz. The goal marked Shearers' 11th of the season and 23rd career for the four-year letter winner. The goal was assisted by two fellow captains, Emmich and Brady Crimmins ‘26. Less than two minutes later, MSN tied it up at one, setting up a thrilling finish. Behind an electric Woodbridge Community Center with under three minutes, Alfonso Giaquinto ‘27 scored off a rebound assisted by Emmich and Sansone. Giaquinto now has eleven goals on the season. Michael Sudia ‘27 added an open net goal with six seconds remaining in the game to add the insurance goal, and the Falcons ran away with the Kolodney Cup in an intense duel. 

In 2024, the Falcons found themselves in the GMC final but were not able to finish the job. This year's senior class devoted the rest of their Saint Joe's Hockey careers to getting back to that spot and finishing the job. The captain, Shearer, who broke the scoreless deadlock, said, “Being able to do it with not only my friends but my brothers out there, it was a culmination of all four years, and being able to win it, I was over the moon.”

“It means everything to watch what the guys have done throughout this season, for our seniors, what they've done these last four years. They started with a plan when they were freshmen. They had dreams of winning championships, and they got it done with the last opportunity, which means they were relentless throughout their entire high school career,” said Coach Carter. 

Saint Joe’s hockey is now the third team this winter out of Saint Joe's to win a GMC title, alongside swimming and bowling, and they will look to continue their dominance and winning streak going into the state tournament. 

To watch full interviews with Carter, Shearer, and more, visit the Saint Joes Media Instagram. 

By: Eric Kautz '27

The Saint Joe’s hockey team locked in their spot in the GMC Championship after a 3-1 win over Colonia. The boys will take on South Brunswick in the final round of the Kolodney Cup on Wednesday, February 11th, at 6:45 pm at either The Club at Woodbridge or the Woodbridge Community Center. The team that had a top ten-ranked win over Randolph just last week finds themselves ranked within the state's top 20 as it begins postseason play.

The Falcons went down early in the first period after a quick Colonia goal but quickly responded in the first period behind a power play goal from Brady Crimmins ‘26, assisted by Michael Sudia ‘27 and AJ Shearer ‘26. The goal is Crimmins’ fourth of his senior season. Shearer now stands at 15 assists on the year, and Sudia has 13. 

The teams were at a 1-1 deadlock going into the final period until Sudia completely took over, solidifying the victory for Saint Joes with two quick goals in the first three minutes of the period. The first goal was assisted by Brendan Crowley ‘27 and Connor Emmich ‘27. The final insurance goal was dished to Sudia by Shearer. Crowley's assist marked his 30th point on the season, while Emmich stands at 25 on the year. 

The team will now gear up for the county final, a game where, in recent years, they have struggled to bring the trophy hom,e looking to flip the script to cap off their tremendous year. 

By Richie Adenau '27

On February 4, the Saint Joseph hockey team faced J.P. Stevens in the last game of the regular season.  Before the game, 7 seniors were honored: AJ Shearer, Casey Fugere, Brady Cooper, Nick Simos, Brady Crimmins, Colton Leahy, and Connor Emmich.  

The Falcons started the game hot, scoring two quick goals from Brendan Crowley '27.  Antonio Giaquinto '28 added another goal to make the score 3-0.  A pair of seniors, Connor Emmich and Nick Simos, extended the Falcons' lead to 5-0.

Saint Joseph continued to dominate in the second period with goals from Alfonso Giaquinto '27, Franco Reinoso '28, AJ Shearer '26, Brendan Crowley '27, and Connor Emmich '26.

Goals from AJ Shearer '26 and Alfonso Giaquinto '27 in the third period ended the game due to a 10-goal differential mercy rule.

The Falcons were very successful on senior night, winning by a score of 12-2, with a hat-trick by Brendan Crowley '27 and 5 combined goals from seniors.

By Eric: Kautz '27

On February 2nd, the Falcons upset Randolph in thrilling fashion with a 3-1 victory over the #10-ranked team in the state at the Woodbridge Community Center.

In what was bound to be a tough matchup, both teams were held scoreless until the game's final period, where the Falcons lit up the scoreboard. With just over nine minutes to go in regulation, Gregory Alvarez ‘28 broke the deadlock with a goal assisted by Alejandro Monagas ‘28 and Franco Reinoso ‘28. Alvarez's goal marked the second of his sophomore season. Just over a minute later, Alfonso Giaquinto ‘27 added a goal of his own, finding the back of the net off the assist from Brendan Crowley ‘27 to extend the Falcons' lead. The goal was Giaquinto's eighth of the year and Crowley's 14th assist. Finally, with just over two minutes to go, the Falcons added one more goal for safe measure from Crowley on the power play. The goal was assisted by AJ Shearer ‘26 and Connor Emmich ‘26 for Crowley's 12th goal of the year. 

The Rams were held scoreless until it was too late when they tacked on a goal with 13 seconds remaining in the game. Brody Sansone ‘28 was a brick wall in net all game, tallying 29 saves in a strong showing. 

“So far it’s our best performance,” Sansone said to nj.com. “We didn’t start off so strong, but towards the end we kind of picked it up there.”

The boys are now 10-6-1 and on a five-game winning streak. The Falcons have one game remaining in the regular season before postseason play vs J.P. Stevens for senior night on Wednesday, February 4th, at the Woodbridge Community Center. 

By: Eric Kautz '27

The Saint Joe's Falcons hockey team, now standing at 9-6-1 are on a four-game heater with the season wrapping up soon. The four wins came against Old Bridge, South Brunswick, Saint John Vianney, and Colonia. The Falcons have two regular-season games remaining against Randolph and J.P. Stevens before going into the county and state tournaments. 

Against Old Bridge on January 14th, the Falcons got the party going early in the first period with a goal from Michael Sudia ‘27, assisted by Alfonso Giaquinto ‘27 and Brendan Crowley ‘27. The Knights would fire back with two goals of their own in the second period, taking the lead and leaving the Falcons trailing going into the contest's final period. The relentless Falcons rallied in the third period, netting three goals coming from AJ Shearer ‘26, Crowley ‘27, and Giaquinto ‘27. The 4-2 victory sparked the strong winning streak. 

Taking on South Brunswick on January 16th, the Falcons dominated in a 2-0 win with a first-period goal from Sudia ‘27 assisted by Crowley ‘27 and Shearer ‘26. In the final period, Shearer ‘26 netted an unassisted goal. Between the pipes, Brody Sansone ‘28 stopped 25 shots in a strong showing and a 2-0 victory. 

Next up on January 20th, the Falcons lit up the scoreboard with six goals. Goal scorers included Alejandro Monagas ‘28, Sudia ‘27 on a shorthanded play, Brady Crimmins ‘26, Shearer ‘26, and two goals from Crowley ‘27. Sansone ‘28 denied 30 shots. 

In another strong defensive showing and the most recent of the Falcons victories, goals from Sudia ‘27 and Giaquinto ‘27 in the final period prevailed the Falcons over Colonia on January 28th. 

The Falcons, who have not lost since January 7th, will look to keep their momentum and winning streak alive to close out the regular season and go into postseason play. 

By Anthony Vitagliano '28

The Saint Joe's hockey team provided an early Christmas present to their fans with a thrilling 2-1 win over Saint Peter's Prep at the American Dream Mall this week.  The Falcons entered overtime tied with the Marauders before AJ Shearer '26 buried a shot in the net, sending the fans in green and white home happy.  The goal was Shearer's second goal of the season, good enough for third on the team.  

The scoring was started by Saint Peter's, who put one in the net early in the first period.  That would be the last time they lit the lamp, while Cam Granelli '28 turned away every other shot he faced (20 saves) in his first action of the season.  Connor Emmich '26 tied things up for the Falcons in the second period with his team's fourth leading goal of the season.

This all set up the heroics for Shearer, less than 30 seconds into overtime, a fellow senior who has his sights set on returning the Falcons to the top of the GMC.  

The Falcons are now on a two-game winning streak as they improve to 2-2 on the season, and league play is looming.