Holiday tournaments have come and gone. In less than a month, North Jersey hockey teams will be matching up for cup championships and spots in the state tournament. For the first time in 2026, here is a look at the Top 15 hockey rankings for teams across Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Sussex and Essex counties.15. Bergen Catholic (6-4) Previous rank: Unranked Regardless of the season, the Crusaders always come to play against rival Don Bosco. Bergen Catholic took the Ironmen to the limit in a 5-4 overtime loss on Dec. 23. That seemed to be the jolt needed for Bergen Catholic, who have won four of their five games since. Junior Carter Edmonds (16 goals) has already doubled the leading goal scorer...
