Smith, Glenn

Glenn started his hockey career at the age of six in a learn to skate program. He played in several local rinks growing up, most notably Branch Brook Arena which became his second home for the next twelve years. He played for Garden State, the NJ Rockets, the Essex County Chiefs, the NJ Golden Blades and Seton Hall Prep. He was well known for his booming slap shot and bone crushing hits. Glenn was a four Varsity letterman (1979-1983) at Seton Hall Prep.

Under the tutelage of Dave Sloan, Joe Hannabach, Norm Kelly and most importantly John Warchol, he continued to grow and develop his skills, and helped lead all of his teams to a better than .500 winning percentage every season. He attended Summer Camp at South Mountain Arena and all available after school clinics at Branch Brook Arena. To further his skating skills and at the urging of the late Bob Vietor, he started refereeing at the age of twelve. Learning from the likes of Bob Vietor, John Warchol, Dave Sloan and fellow inductee Pat Dapuzzo, Glenn climbed the ranks to referee Division 1 college hockey games.

Glenn was inducted into the NJ High School Ice…