Morristown-Beard Dominates KJS United for Mennen Cup Repeat

Top-seeded Crimson cruise to 7-0 victory, cementing second straight title

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Morristown-Beard, the No. 4 team in the state, rolled past No. 12 KJS United 7-0 to win its second consecutive Mennen Cup championship. The Crimson, who went 13-0-1 this season with an 83-21 goal differential, scored three goals in a span of just over two minutes in the second period to take control of the game.

Why it matters

Morristown-Beard's dominant performance highlights its supremacy in the Mennen Division, one of New Jersey's top high school hockey leagues. The lopsided victory also cements the Crimson's status as one of the state's elite programs, having now won 17 Mennen Cup titles, including five in the last seven seasons.

The details

Morristown-Beard's top scorers, Evan Redman and John Gonnella, led the way with a combined 11 points. Redman scored one goal and added four assists, while Gonnella recorded a hat trick and three assists. The Crimson's seven-goal margin tied the largest in Mennen Cup final history.

  • Morristown-Beard and KJS United faced off in the 51st Mennen Cup final on February 19, 2026.
  • Morristown-Beard scored three goals in a span of 2:08 in the second period to take control of the game.

The players

Morristown-Beard

The No. 4 ranked high school hockey team in New Jersey, which won its 17th Mennen Cup title and second in a row.

KJS United

The No. 12 ranked high school hockey team in New Jersey, which fell to Morristown-Beard in the Mennen Cup final.

Evan Redman

A top scorer for Morristown-Beard, recording one goal and four assists in the Mennen Cup final.

John Gonnella

Another key player for Morristown-Beard, registering a hat trick and three assists in the championship game.

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What they’re saying

“To put into perspective just how dominant the Crimson were in one of the state's top divisions, the Crimson went 13-0-1 including the Mennen Cup playoffs. It didn't just win, either- it dominated to the tune of an 83-21 goal differential in 14 games.”

— Mike Gurnis, Author (nj.com)

What’s next

The Mennen Cup victory caps off a dominant season for Morristown-Beard, which will look to carry that momentum into the state tournament as it seeks to add to its impressive championship pedigree.

The takeaway

Morristown-Beard's second straight Mennen Cup title underscores its status as one of New Jersey's premier high school hockey programs. The Crimson's ability to overwhelm opponents with their offensive firepower and stifling defense makes them a formidable contender for further postseason success.