Winter Season Preview: Boys Ice Hockey

With new captains and new fire, Randolph Hockey sets its sights on the Mennen Cup. Senior standouts Vinny Crisafulli and Shane Melly lead a battle-tested roster, intent on proving they have what it takes to finish the job.

Aedan Perez, Sports Editor

December 5, 2025

From left: Quincy Mitchell, Justin Kinnier, Shane Melly, Ryan Thomas and Zach Levesque stand for the national anthem before last year’s Boys Ice Hockey state final on Jan. 15, 2025.

The Randolph Boys Ice Hockey team looks to add to its trophy case as the new campaign begins today, Friday, Dec. 5, at 4:40 p.m. with an away matchup against Kinnelon.

This season carries extra weight after last year’s heart-breaking overtime loss against Chatham in the Mennen Cup semifinals and tough loss to Ridgewood in the Public A semifinals.

“This season is personal,” senior Logan O’Malley said. “We didn’t bring home the Mennen Cup and the state championship, and that still drives us every day.”

Entering the 2025-2026 campaign, the Rams are poised for key matchups against Morristown-Beard, Bergen Catholic, Chatham, Rumson-Fair Haven and Northern Highlands.

The Rams new leadership is anchored by senior captains Vinny Crisafulli and Shane Melly. The two are the top returning scorers, and the team will put much of the offensive load on their shoulders.

“I’m honored to be captain,” Melly said. “The guys before me built a high standard, and my goal is to live up to it and lead this group how the great captains in the past have led me.”

Crisafulli added that what sets this year’s squad apart is “everyone buying into their roles and coming out with higher intensity each game.”

Despite last year’s setbacks, the team has grown tremendously in a year’s time. The boys have been lifting together since early fall, with many staying game-ready through club hockey. And with new players carrying larger roles and veteran players stepping up to fill holes, the Rams believe they’re ready to make a statement.

The Rams 2025-2026 roster consists of:

Forwards

Tanner Beaudin, senior
Michael Cozza, senior
Vincent Crisafulli, senior
Keegan Melly, senior
Shane Melly, senior
Peter Psaras, senior
Ryan Thomas, senior
Bryson Findling, junior
Sharkey Chandesch, sophomore
Sam Herring, freshman
Caden Milano, freshmen
Justin Kinnier, sophomore

Defense

Jack Murphy, senior
Michael Najjar, senior
Steven Nostrame, senior
Logan O’Malley, senior
Josh Beasley, junior
Matthew Campbell, junior
Dennis George, junior
Aaron Keay, sophomore

Goalie

Zach Levesque, sophomore
Quincy Mitchell, sophomore

About the Contributor

Aedan Perez, Sports Editor

Senior Aedan Perez is a sports editor and third-year staff member of Rampage. Aedan plays volleyball for the high school and for his club. In his free time, Aedan likes to watch sports and fish with his friends.

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