ABOUT THE CUTTING EDGE KING COBRAS
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
TEAMS
Exact number of teams for the 2025-26 season will depend on tryout participation but we expect:
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8U (1-2)
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10U (1-2)
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12U (1-2)
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14U (2-3)
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16U (1-2)
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18U
COMPETITION
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King Cobras teams may compete in NJYHL, EJEPL, tournaments, showcases, and non-league games depending on age level, team placement, and season schedule.
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The program is affiliated with the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association and offers Tier II youth hockey opportunities.
COACHING
STAFF
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Kevin Geist
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Johnny Hero
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Jadon Hoyt
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Frank Kern
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Donnie Picinich
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Zach Liquinto
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Neil Scancerella
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Ryan Strapp​
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James Witmer
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Chuck Hafers
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Liam Johnson
FACILITIES
The King Cobras are directly associated with Cutting Edge Ice Academy, giving teams and players access to practices, clinics, skill classes, goalie training, and additional development opportunities.
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Outside ice includes:
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Bayonne High School
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American Dream
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Secaucus Town Rink
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Palisades Mall
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Barnabas Hockey House
The King Cobras’ goal is player development through a competitive team environment, strong coaching, consistent training, and additional opportunities through Cutting Edge Ice Academy. The program supports players who want to improve while still balancing academics, family schedules, and outside interests.
King Cobras’ Approach:
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Professional skills coaches including Frank Kern, Jadon Hoyt, Ryan Strapp, and Kevin Geist are part of the coaching staff.
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Maximize ice time with multiple practices a week for older teams and discounts and credits to Cutting Edge classes.
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We provide as many skating/training opportunities
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Teams will play in the NJYHL in addition to tournaments and non league exhibition games.
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Emphasis on character, skill development, and work ethic.
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In addition to normal practices, 3v3 gameplay and small area games will be used to develop hockey sense, spatial awareness, and small area skills. Scrimmages will also be utilized as a feedback mechanism to see what the team needs to develop.
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Classroom and game discussion to enhance understanding of the game and increase hockey IQ.
King Cobras’ Foundations for Success:
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Focus on Skills & Ability through on- and off-ice training. Our players will learn the little things that can make a big difference on the ice and in life. On and off-ice training will develop skill, strength, agility, endurance, balance and deceleration techniques that are integral components in developing a AAA caliber player.
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Nurture Competitiveness & Determination. You cannot learn to be a successful hockey player without opposition. Our players will learn through healthy competition, how to deal with obstacles and achieve their goals.
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Develop Knowledge & Intelligence. We teach our kids how to be smarter and more effective players.
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Foster Passion & Desire. The last, but most important component of our success model, our players shall possess a passion for hockey and the desire to compete. We love hockey and want to share our passion and love of the game!
The professional coaching staff at Cutting Edge Ice Academy will be involved with all practices, off-ice development, and training to assist in elevating your player’s hockey skills and IQ. As best we can, we utilize all our excellent Cutting Edge Skills Coaches so players get top notch training and different access to elite skills training. Our kids will learn how to be successful on and off the ice. Cutting Edge King Cobras is creating the groundwork for change and success.
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Any questions? Please contact our Hockey Program Director, Kevin Geist, kgeist@edgeiceacademy.com