New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs

The New Hampshire Junior Monarchs are a Tier III Junior A ice hockey team from Hooksett, New Hampshire playing in the United States Premier Hockey League.
The organization also has a team in the lower level EHL's Elite division which was developed for the 2015-16 season and prior to that had a team in the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League.
The team was hit with the death of head coach and general manager Ryan Frew on October 5, 2020.https://www.usphl.com/news_article/show/1126283
==History==
The franchise was a charter member of the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL) in 1993. For the first two seasons they were known as the Granite State Stars located in Dover, New Hampshire, then they moved to Biddeford, Maine and were known as the Great Northern Snow Devils. In 1999 they moved to Exeter, New Hampshire, and were known as the Exeter Snow Devils, before moving to Hooksett in 2001 and becoming the Junior Monarchs.
In 2013, Tier III junior hockey leagues underwent a large reorganization, which included the Monarchs joining the Atlantic Junior Hockey League (AtJHL). The Atlantic Junior Hockey League then re-branded itself as the Eastern Hockey League (EHL).
==Team members and regular season==
The Junior Monarchs hold tryouts in April.Team Tryouts Page The majority of players must be between the ages of 16 and 20, though select players age 14 and up may be considered. The season starts the day after Labor Day and playoffs finish during the third week of March each year. The schedule includes 44 EHL regular season games plus three rounds of playoffs.
==Notable alumni==
The Jr. Monarchs have produced a number of alumni playing in higher levels of junior hockey, NCAA Division I, Division III, and ACHA college programshttp://nhjrmonarchs.com/about-2/alumnicollege/ including several National Hockey League draft picks.
*Greg Burke, 2006–2008: Washington Capitals, 2008, 6th round, 174th overall
*John Doherty, 2002–03: Toronto Maple Leafs, 2003, 2nd round, 57th overall
*Matt Duffy, 2003–2005: Florida Panthers, 2005, 4th round, 104th overall
*Brian Dumoulin, 2008–09: Carolina Hurricanes, 2009, 2nd round, 51st overall
*Brian Foster, 2003–2005: Florida Panthers, 2005, 5th round, 161st overall
*John Laliberte, 2001–02: Vancouver Canucks, 2002, 4th round, 114th overall
*Joe Pearce, 2001–02: Tampa Bay Lightning, 2002, 5th round, 135th overall
*Jonathan Rheault, 2003–04: Philadelphia Flyers, 2006, 5th round, 145th overall
*Andrew Thomas, 2001–2003: Washington Capitals, 2005, 4th round, 109th overall
==Season-by-season records==
Season 	GP 	W 	L 	T 	OL 	Pts 	GF 	GA 	Regular Season Finish 	Playoffs 	
Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	Granite State Stars 	
1993–94 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	
1994–95 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	
Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	Great Northern Snow Devils 	
1995–96 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	
1996–97 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	
1997–98 	37 	22 	14 	1 	— 	45 	168 	136 	3rd of 8, EJHL 	No information 	
1998–99 	37 	18 	16 	3 	— 	39 	151 	127 	4th of 8, EJHL 	No information 	
Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	Exeter Snow Devils 	
1999–00 	40 	25 	9 	6 	— 	56 	194 	136 	2nd of 11, EJHL 	No information 	
2000–01 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	No information 	5th EJHL 	Lost Quarterfinal game, 4-5 vs. New England Jr. Coyoteshttp://www.ushr.com/archives/mastergate/secured/news/ejhlbox01.htm 	
New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs 	
2001–02 	38 	35 	2 	1 	0 	71 	214 	70 	1st of 6, North1st of 12, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinal game, 8-1 vs. Capital District SelectsWon Semifinal game, 4-1 vs. Walpole StarsWon Championship game, 2-1 vs. New York Apple CoreLeague Championshttp://www.ushr.com/news/20020328 	
2002–03 	38 	25 	7 	6 	0 	57 	179 	101 	2nd of 6, North4th of 12, EJHL 	Lost Quarterfinals, 1-2 vs. New England Jr. Coyoteshttp://www.ushr.com/news/20030328 	
2003–04 	38 	31 	4 	2 	1 	65 	197 	89 	2nd of 6, North2nd of 12, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals vs. New York Apple CoreWon Semifinal game, 6-5 vs. Capital District SelectsWon Championship game, 6-3 vs. Boston Jr. BruinsLeague Championshttp://www.ushr.com/news/20040328 	
2004–05 	52 	36 	9 	5 	2 	79 	217 	139 	2nd of 6, North2nd of 13, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Capital District SelectsWon Semifinal game, 7-3 vs. Valley Jr. WarriorsLost Championship game vs. Boston Jr. Bruinshttp://www.ushr.com/news/20050314/824?label=EJHL-Playoffs,-Updated-Daily 	
2005–06 	45 	38 	4 	3 	0 	79 	227 	107 	1st of 7, North1st of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Bay State BreakersWon Semifinal game, 4-3OT vs. Walpole Starshttp://www.ushr.com/news/20060320/1478?label=EJHL+Semifinals+TonightWon Championship game, 6-5OT vs. Boston Jr. Bruinshttp://www.nhjrmonarchs.com/2006.htmlLeague Champions	
2006–07 	45 	38 	5 	1 	1 	78 	223 	116 	1st of 7, North1st of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Foxboro StarsWon Semifinals, 1-0-1 vs. New England Junior HuskiesWon Finals, 2-0 vs. Bay State BreakersLeague Champions 	
2007–08 	45 	32 	9 	2 	2 	68 	187 	97 	1st of 7, North1st of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 1-1 vs. Bay State BreakersWon Semifinals, 1-1 vs. Boston Jr. BruinsLost Finals, 0-2 vs. Jersey Hitmen 	
2008–09 	45 	35 	5 	4 	1 	75 	219 	119 	1st of 7, North1st of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 1-1 vs. South Shore KingsWon Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Bay State BreakersLost Finals, 1-2 vs. Jersey Hitmen 	
2009–10 	45 	36 	5 	4 	0 	76 	244 	108 	1st of 7, North1st of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. New York Apple CoreWon Semifinals, 1-0 vs. Boston Jr. BruinsWon Finals, 1-0 vs. South Shore KingsLeague Champions 	
2010–11 	45 	38 	4 	2 	1 	79 	233 	96 	1st of 7, North2nd of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Valley Jr. WarriorsWon Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Boston Jr. BruinsWon Finals, 2-0 vs. Jersey HitmenLeague Champions 	
2011–12 	45 	30 	14 	— 	1 	61 	194 	117 	2nd of 7, North3rd of 14, EJHL 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Bay State BreakersWon Semifinals, 2-1 vs. South Shore KingsWon Finals, 2-0 vs. Jersey HitmenLeague Champions 	
2012–13 	45 	23 	20 	— 	2 	48 	141 	158 	5th of 7, North9th of 14, EJHL 	Won First Round vs. Springfield PicsLost Quarterfinals vs. Jersey Hitmen 	
Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	Eastern Hockey League 	
2013–14 	44 	35 	8 	1 	0 	71 	182 	89 	1st of 5, North2nd of 17, EHL 	Won First Round, 2-0 vs. New Jersey Junior TitansWon Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Valley Jr. WarriorsWon Semifinals, 2-1 vs. Boston BanditsLost Finals, 2-3 vs. Northern Cyclones 	
2014–15 	44 	34 	7 	1 	2 	71 	159 	89 	1st of 5, North2nd of 19, EHL 	Won First Round, 2-0 vs. New Jersey RocketsWon Quarterfinals, 2-1 vs. New York BobcatsLost Semifinals, 0-2 vs. Northern Cyclones 	
2015–16 (Premier) 	41 	28 	7 	— 	6 	62 	179 	109 	2nd of 9, North Conf.3rd of 18, EHL-Premier	Won First Round, 2-0 vs. Vermont LumberjacksWon Second Round, 2-1 vs. Northern CyclonesWon Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Connecticut OilersWon Finals, 3-0 vs. Philadelphia Little FlyersLeague Champions 	
2015-16 (Elite) 	42 	34 	8 	- 	0 	220 	118 	68 	1st of 8 Elite 	2nd Round Robin Pool A 2-0-1Eliminated in Round Robin 	
2016–17 (Premier) 	48 	33 	11 	- 	4 	171 	114 	70 	1st New England Division 	Won First Round, 2-0 vs. Boston BanditsWon Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Northern CyclonesLost Semifinals, 2-0 vs. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers 	
2016-17 (Elite) 	42 	29 	10 	- 	3 	152 	100 	61 	2nd Northern Conference 	Round Robin  2-1-0Eliminated in Round Robin 	
United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League	United States Premier Hockey League 	United States Premier Hockey League 	
Season 	GP 	W 	L 	T 	OL 	Pts 	GF 	GA 	Regular Season Finish 	Playoffs 	
2017-18 (Premier) 	44 	35 	8 	- 	1 	71 	218 	100 	1st North Division 	Won Quarterfinals, 2-0 vs. Rochester MonarchsLost Semifinals, 1-2 vs. Northern Cyclones 	
2017-18 (Elite) 	44 	26 	15 	- 	3 	55 	226 	128 	T-4th North Division 	Lost Play-in game 1-5 vs Northern Cyclones 	
2018-19 (NCDC) 	50 	27 	18 	- 	4 	59 	176 	152 	T-4th 	Lost Quarterfinals, 0-2 vs. Islanders Hockey Club 	
2018-19 (Premier) 	44 	27 	14 	- 	3 	57 	155 	108 	4th New England 	
Won Div  QF 2-1 vs Islanders Hockey Club Won Div Semifinals 2-1 vs Northern Cyclones  Eliminated in Quarterfinal round robin 	
2018-19 (Elite) 	43 	36 	7 	- 	0 	72 	246 	82 	1st North 	Won Div SF 2-0 vs Islanders Hockey ClubEliminated in Quarterfinal round robin 	
2019-20 (NCDC) 	50 	24 	20 	2 	4 	154 	144 	54 	T-8th of 13 	Playoffs Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic 	
2019-20 (Premier) 	44 	28 	12 	4 	- 	150 	128 	60 	3rd New England 	Lost DQF 1-2 Jr. Bruins 	
2020-21 (NCDC) 	34 	18 	14 	1 	1 	111 	118 	38 	3rd North 	L, DQF 1-2 Thunder 	
2020-21 (Premier) 	32 	16 	14 	2 	- 	128 	129 	34 	8th North 	L, DQF 0-2 Cyclones 	
2021-22 (NCDC) 	48 	29 	14 	3 	2 	- 	142 	132 	63 	1st North 	Lost Division Final
2022-23 (NCDC) 	50 	25 	17 	2 	6 	- 	140 	139 	58 	4th North 	Lost Division Semifinals
==USA Hockey Tier III Junior A National Championships==
Round robin play in pool with top 4 teams advancing to semi-final.
Year 	Round Robin 	Record 	Standing 	Semifinal 	Championship Game
2007* 	— 	— 	— 	W, Northern Cyclones (AtJHL) 9-2 	W, Bay State Breakers 5-1National Champions
2008 	W, El Paso Rhinos (WSHL) 11-4W, Dubuque Thunderbirds (CSHL) 3-2W, Minnesota Owls (MnJHL) 8-1 	3-0-0 	1st of 4Div. III 	W, Northern Cyclones (AtJHL) 9-4 	W, Jersey Hitmen (EJHL) 5-2National Champions
2009 	W, El Paso Rhinos (WSHL) 7-2W, New York Bobcats (AtJHL) 6-2W, Helena Bighorns (NorPac) 6-3 	3-0-0 	1st of 4Div. I 	W, Granite City Lumberjacks (MnJHL) 4-2 	W, Jersey Hitmen (EJHL) 3-2National Champions
2010 	W, Boulder Bison (WSHL) 10-0W, Dubuque Thunderbirds (CSHL) 3-2T, Helena Bighorns (NorPac) 3-3 	2-0-1 	1st of 4Div. I 	L, St. Louis Jr. Blues (CSHL) 1-2 	—
2011 	The EJHL did not send representatives to this tournament 	The EJHL did not send representatives to this tournament	The EJHL did not send representatives to this tournament	The EJHL did not send representatives to this tournament	The EJHL did not send representatives to this tournament
2012 	OTW, Atlanta Junior Knights (EJHL South) 2-1W, Philadelphia Revolution (EJHL) 9-3W, Mass Maple Leafs (ESHL) 9-1	3-0-0 	1st of 4American Div. II 	W, Florida Jr. Blades (EmJHL) 6-1 	W, Mass Maple Leafs (ESHL) 4-1National Champions
2014**	L, Boston Jr. Bruins (USPHL-Premier) 3-5W, Marquette Royales (MnJHL) 7-2W, Helena Bighorns (AWHL) 5-3 	2-1-0 	2nd of 4Red Pool 	Did not qualify 	Did not qualify
2016 	Tier III Nationals not held in 2016 	Tier III Nationals not held in 2016 	Tier III Nationals not held in 2016 	Tier III Nationals not held in 2016 	Tier III Nationals not held in 2016
:* - unverified scores
:** - Monarchs win one game playoff with the Boston Junior Rangers (MetJHL) and named "HOST"
==Notes and references==
==External links==
* NH Monarchs Home Page
* Eastern Junior Hockey League
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