FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
The United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is pleased to announce that the New Jersey Renegades will join the USPHL Premier Conference for the 2025-26 season. The Renegades are transitioning after competing in the Eastern Hockey League (EHL) Premier Division since the 2017-18 season. Starting next season, the Renegades will compete in the highly competitive Atlantic Division of the USPHL Premier Conference.
The Renegades are based out of SportsCare Arena in Randolph, New Jersey, which features two NHL-sized rinks, a dedicated team locker room, and a spacious viewing area for parents and scouts. The arena also offers live game broadcasts via a full-sized TV in the parents’ and scouts’ room overlooking the main rink.
“The New Jersey Renegades, throughout our long history, have always sought the best opportunities for our players’ development and the most competitive situations for our team. We are looking forward to this new challenge as we join the USPHL Premier Conference next season, particularly entering an Atlantic Division that has been one of the toughest divisions in the league for many years, producing two of the last three USPHL Premier National Champions. This move will help propel our players to new heights, both individually and as a team, and support them in advancing to the best possible college and higher tier junior levels. We are excited to work with Murry Gunty, Tony Zasowski, and the USPHL staff. We would also like to thank the Eastern Hockey League for being strong partners of the Renegades over the past eight years, and we wish the EHL and its Member Teams the very best of luck in future seasons,” said Cliff Graziano, Head Coach and GM of the New Jersey Renegades.
Tony Zasowski, Deputy Commissioner of the USPHL, stated, “We are excited to add the Renegades as the 12th team to the highly competitive USPHL Premier Atlantic Division. SportsCare Arena will be a perfect location and venue for the Renegade athletes to develop and showcase their talents.”
About The New Jersey Renegades
The New Jersey Renegades Junior Team was founded in 2008 by Cliff Graziano Jr. and his father, Cliff Graziano Sr. Initially competing in the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League until 2016, the Renegades moved to the NA3AHL for one season before joining the EHL. Over the years, the program has developed a reputation for advancing players to the collegiate level. To date, the Renegades have seen 19 of their players reach NCAA hockey, including six at the Division I level. Notable alumni include Vancouver Canucks’ 2012 draft pick Matt Beattie. In addition, more than 70 players have continued their hockey careers in ACHA college hockey.
About The United States Premier Hockey League
Founded in 2012, the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) is comprised of over 150 teams, fielding more than 20,000 players aged 9-21 in more than 100 organizations across the North, South, Midwest, West, and Canada. Our Junior Divisions consist of the National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) and our Premier and Elite Divisions, all geared toward college and pro placement.
Our youth and midget divisions (operated through the Tier 1 Hockey Federation) field full season 9U through 18U teams. The USPHL has sent over 8,000 players to all levels of college hockey all-time including over 3,700 into NCAA college hockey, with more than 550 advancing to NCAA Division I hockey. The USPHL has also had 18 players who played in the NCDC drafted by NHL teams.
About SportsCare Arena
SportsCare Arena, located in Randolph, NJ, is the premier destination for skating and hockey excellence. Formerly known as Aspen Ice Arena, SportsCare Arena stands as one of the region’s top facilities, renowned for its impressive offerings in ice sports. The facility features two sheets of ice, accommodating a wide range of activities, from public skating to competitive hockey matches. It proudly hosts several hockey programs, including the New Jersey Jets, New Jersey Renegades, Randolph High School, Delbarton School, and many others. In addition to ice sports, SportsCare Arena serves as a community hub, housing various on site businesses such as SportsCare Physical Therapy, R&M Hockey Pro Shop, Beyond Barre of Randolph/Randolph Jazzercise, and a concessions stand. The facility caters not only to athletes but also to families and individuals seeking a fun and active way to spend their time.
