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The NJ Generals were established in February 2017 with a simple idea: bring together a local group of close middle school friends on one team for a fun, competitive spring hockey season. In just two weeks, that vision became reality—and the NJ Generals were born.
Operating primarily during the spring and summer seasons, the Generals compete in a wide range of leagues, camps, showcases, and youth jamborees. With a distinctive logo and strong brand identity, the club also offers high-quality hockey apparel and fan gear, along with a local skate sharpening service to support our players.
This year marks our 10th anniversary season, a milestone that celebrates the incredible growth of the club. What began with a single roster of 17 players has evolved into a thriving hockey program supporting more than 250 players and their families.
Despite significant growth, the Generals have remained committed to their core values: delivering a high-quality, high-value, and most importantly fun competitive experience for our dedicated players and families.
The Generals are led by founder and Head Coach Mike McLachlan, who brings over 25 years of playing and coaching experience to the program. Coach McLachlan also serves as the Head Coach of the Ramapo High School Varsity team and is a USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Coach. His leadership, passion, energy, and commitment to player development are felt at every level of the organization.
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Our mission is to provide a competitive and supportive environment where players of all levels can grow their skills, build character, and develop a lifelong passion for hockey. We strive to teach the values of hard work, integrity, and sportsmanship—both on and off the ice—while fostering a strong sense of community and pride in every player who wears the Generals jersey.
Mite 6U/8U
Squirt 10U
Peewee 12U
Middle School 14U
HS Varsity 18U
Mite Jamboree
Squirt Jamboree
Middle School 4v4
High School 5v5
HS CDL Selects
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Players and Parents,
I hope you and your families are doing well and having a great winter hockey season so far. As we head into the spring, I’m proud to announce that the NJ Generals Ice Hockey Club will enter its next Spring season at The Ice Vault, and I’m excited to share some important updates with you.
New This Season – Official NJ Generals Website & Online Registration
After many years of handling registrations through paper forms, we are excited to officially launch our new website:
Moving forward, ALL registrations for the NJ Generals will be completed online through the website. This will allow us to streamline communication, roster management, and season updates while making the process easier for both parents and players.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE SPRING 2026 SEASON — INCLUDING RETURNING PLAYERS.
Even if you played with the Generals last season and submitted paperwork previously, every player is required to complete online registration so we have up-to-date information for insurance, rosters, jerseys, and league administration.
Through the website, you will be able to:
Register for the correct division/team
Submit player and parent contact information
Enter USA Hockey number
Select jersey size
Complete payment securely online
SPRING 2026 TEAMS & DIVISIONS
We anticipate fielding teams at the following levels:
Mite Division (2018–2020)
Squirt Division (2016–2017)
Peewee Division (2014–2015)
Middle School Division
HS Varsity Division
As always, being a vertically integrated club allows us the flexibility to move players between teams if/when needed, and allows younger players the opportunity to “play up” for added experience and challenge. We do our best to ensure players are placed at the appropriate competitive level, and we continue to honor reasonable placement requests whenever possible—especially for siblings, close friends, or teammates looking to play together.
SPRING SEASON DETAILS
Season Time Frame: April through Mid/Late June
Games: Generally 1–2 games per week (division dependent)Additional ice time and/or dryland training sessions may be added depending on rink availability. As always, there will be NO CHARGE for any additional ice or dryland sessions we are able to offer.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Online registration and payment are due by March 1, 2026.
Early registration is strongly encouraged as roster spots are limited.
If you are new to the NJ Generals, WELCOME!
If you are a returning player, WELCOME BACK!Thank you again to all of you who continue to recommend and support the Generals. What started in 2017 with one Middle School team has grown into a strong and competitive program, and I’m looking forward to another great Spring Hockey season.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Regards,
Michael McLachlan
Founder – NJ Generals Ice Hockey
Head Coach – Ramapo Ice Hockey
USA Hockey Level 4 Coach
Instagram: @njgeneralshockey
917-601-9990