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My name is Brandon Nicodemo. I am a 2011 graduate of Ramapo High School in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

My love of hockey extends itself beyond my high school and club teams. I am an enthusiastic New Jersey Devils fan and visit the Prudential Center as often as possible. It was at the Prudential Center that I learned about a program called Hockey In Newark that needed support. I decided that I could help.

Basements in Bergen County are filled with great hockey equipment that is no longer being used. In May of 2009, I organized a drive in my own high school that received a great response. We were able to deliver a van full of used equipment to the Hockey in Newark facility. It was great to visit the facility and meet some of the players and coaches.

Hockey in Newark is a non-profit organization created from the need to support financially disadvantaged young ice hockey players here in New Jersey. Hockey equipment is expensive, so the opportunity to play is limited for underprivileged youth - visit www.hockeyinnewark.com to see for yourself what an amazing program they have.

Why not make a difference in our communities by recycling and redistributing used hockey equipment to youth who can put it to good use?

UPDATE: Second Time Around the Rink is a success story! As of June 2011, I have collected equipment donations from over 342 families in the tri-state area. Thank you to everyone who is helping Hockey in Newark get kids on the ice! Special thanks to my family for helping me to pick up, store, and deliver equipment to the Ironbound Recreation Center in Newark. And a big thank you to NJ Power Ranking for helping get the word out. Let’s keep it going, contact me if you have ice hockey equipment you no longer need. I look forward to hearing from you.