TESTIMONIALS

What parents are saying about HIN:

“When my son Daniel told me he wanted to play hockey, I was not crazy about the idea at all. Two years later I can happily say that being part of the HIN program has been one of the best experiences for my son. His grades have improved, he has made life-long friends, and most importantly I have seen him mature right in front of my eyes. When he is with the program I feel secure because as a mother I know he is safe and has good people looking after for him.”
- Marilyn Martinez, Mother of Daniel

“Both my sons, Paulo and Gabriel have been in the HIN program for the last two years. All they talk about is hockey. HIN has given my children many opportunities. I am officially a hockey mom because I find myself packing my van with kids and bringing them to different hockey rinks to play in various hockey leagues and I love every second of it!”
- Aurelia Gomes, Mother of Gabriel and Paulo

“My sons Wes and Rich absolutely love being on the ice. I found out about the HIN program from Mr. Vanderbeek because I am a security guard at the Prudential Center. HIN welcomed my children with open arms. Over the summer my children got to skate at the AmeriHealth Pavilion once a week with the HIN program. The look on their faces when they first hit the ice is something that I will never forget.”
- Deb Hunter, Mother of Richard and Wesley

What participants are saying about Hockey in Newark:

“Without HIN we wouldn’t have hockey and a lot of us would probably be on the streets. This is what it took to get us off the streets. If they let me I would stay on the ice all day.”
- Wilson Calderon, 14 years old

“Hockey is so much fun! I play on the Newark Americans Middle School Team. I scored my first goal with 14 seconds left in the game. It was the best feeling ever! My nickname is “Bonecrusher” because I hit my own teammate by accident once”
- Harry Smyre, 13 years old

“My brother plays on the high school hockey team and it looked like a lot of fun so I signed up. It is a great sport and I could not believe how many other girls there were on the team. It is the best program I have ever been in.”
- Michelle Morillo, 12 years old