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Hoboken Rockets History

The Hoboken Rockets were originally called the New Jersey Rockets. The team was formed in 1991 by Roger J. Muller, Jr. who was a member of the New Jersey Rebels. The New Jersey Rebels played in Hockey North America which was based out of Virginia. In the Rebels’ first year of existence, they went 1-19-0.

The New Jersey Rockets joined Hockey North America in 1992 with Roger Muller as their captain and general manager. After working out a deal with the New Jersey Bears, Muller obtained Canadian Greg Hansen, Adam Podell, Bob Eramian and Larry Flanagan. Flanagan was later traded, but Hansen and Eramian went on to anchor the Rockets defense for many years. Hansen was traded to the Florida Panthers and now is retired in Georgia. Bob Eramian, who is also a dentist, was playing on the Level 7 team up until just recently. Adam Podell who still plays with the Rockets, but holds the record for the most points in one season with 84 points in 24 games. Adam had 64 goals and 20 assists in 1994-1995 season.

Hoboken Rockets Proclamation

Recognizing the players, coaches and managers of the Hoboken Rockets Ice Hockey Team on an undefeated season and winning the Hockey North America Championship.

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Rockets HistorIC Photos

Title 1992 Rye Beach HNA Tournament-Rockets Tony Depinto, Randy Homer, Sean, Peter Russell, E. Muller, Mike Zell, Steve Gould, Simon Milne, Adam Podell, R. Muller
Toronto Canada, Hockey North America Championship – New Jersey Rockets 1993
New Jersey Rockets – New Jersey Pack, Hockey North America A Level Tournament Team – Marmaroneck, New York 1994
New Jersey Rockets Tournament Team – Hockey North America A Level 1995
1995 Tournament Rockets – NJ Pack – Knobby Nardello, Salmonwitz, Zilka, Sipp, Branciforte, Rayot, Petty
Toronto Canada, New Jersey Rockets Championships (Defending Champs) 2001
2006-2007 Level 7 Rockets Regular Season First Place Team- Disalvo, Delrosso, Gordon, Eramian, R. Muller, Chutjian, Steffe, M. Touchard, Braun, Marino, C. Touchard, Fox, Rutigliano, Greco, E. Muller, Chang
Mike Peluso, New Jersey Devils straightens out Roger Muller, circa 1997.
1995 Rocket Knobby Nardello & Roger Muller on Injured list after breaking his leg in 3 places in an earlier hockey game
D. Zilka, E.Muller, Kelsey Muller, J. Brianceforte 1995
Sica, Zilka, Zadnik, R Muller, Garcia – Toronto 2000 Rockets
Zadnik, Zilka, Page, Muller, Sica – 2000 Rockets
Kelsey Muller – Rocket Fan 1997
Peter Lamonica Rockets Level 5 player and sons Pierre & Christian. Peter played in the minors for Stanley Cup Champion Coach Tortorella of the Tampa Bay Lightning and is now coaching the Avalanche in Hackensack, N.J.

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Hoboken Rockets “LEGENDS”

#3 Jonny “Diddles” McDonalD Jr.

Diddles was born and raised in Hoboken, and was known by so many. He learned how to play hockey at an early age and recently had the Hoboken Roller Rink built in his honor. Diddles was a great Hoboken Rockets player as well!

#72 SAL Rutigliano

Sal is the oldest player to ever play on the Rockets, and despite his age he still managed to score and fly past people even in his last season. Unfortunately Sal broke his ankle and had to take a break for a season. During this break he passed away, leaving behind a great legacy on and off the ice. We miss you Sal!!