Friday, May 5, 2023

Hoboken Hockey Rink Dedication - Johnny Ray “Diddle” McDonald Jr. Saturday May 6

The Hoboken community is invited to dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 6, renaming the Hoboken Hockey Rink at Second and Adams Streets in honor of Johnny Ray “Diddle” McDonald Jr. who passed away in 2021 at the age of 58. Coach Diddle worked for the City of Hoboken’s Recreation Division for nearly 20 years and founded the City’s first children’s instructional hockey program. 

The day of remembrance will include free youth skate at 11 a.m., free adult skate at 12 p.m., a brief dedication ceremony at 1 p.m., and a friendly adult pick-up game at 2 p.m. 

For more information on Coach Diddle, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/city-of-hoboken-to-honor-beloved-coach-johnny-ray-diddle-mcdonald-jr