No thats not a typo, thats a 70 percent turnover in players from one year to another. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce that Drew DeRidder has committed to the Michigan State Spartans. Won 2 USA Hockey National Championships with Assabet in 2008 & 2009. San Jose got an excellent hockey player and even better person! OJG President Terry Bishop said. So a large majority comes into the league for their first year and displace a large chunk that heads to the NCAA the following year. His last year there, he was named Captain of the team by Coach Mel Pearson, and led the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament, where the season was cut short due to Covid-19. Second youngest defenseman in NHL history to record a game-winner at 18 years, 135 days. OJG U16 AAA Forward Max Sasson has committed to the University of Maine to play Division 1 College Hockey. "We played top level competition all week. I would love to do similar breakdowns of other junior leagues like the NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, NCDC, OJHL and others. During his time with the Grizzlies, he had a team leading nineteen goals and thirty-eight points in 31 games. "Tony is an athletic defender who is starting to grow into his big frame. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". [CDATA[ Im so proud of Josh and his accomplishments. Congratulations to the following teams that earned the right to extend their season into April for the USA Hockey National Championships from April 6-10th. He's got the puck all the time, he's a quarterback on the ice. He is the epitome of what hard work, desire and a great family can accomplish. Dates have been set for the Try Hockey For Free camps that will be held in June and July at the Shakopee Arena. He'll be a pro at 22-23 and Bowling Green will be huge for his development! However, since then Norris has hit his stride and hasn't looked back since. Will as a player and the Lockwood family are what hockey is all about and we are blessed to have them in our Grizzly family!. Why the high ratio? They head into the tournament with a 52-9-4 record, ranked #5 in the country. Im very humbled to be apart of the Sharks organization, its a dream come true. Im setting the cap at five games but think this number is also open for interpretation because I feel like that should be considered significant time in the league, as that would be roughly three weeks with a team and a compelling contribution. "Chase has tremendous speed, skill, and an elite compete level. I wanted to take a closer look at the USHL for a couple of reasons. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. Dan grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played his minor hockey in Detroit. Michaels, a second year U16 player and current captain has 20 points in 21 games for a nice start to the year. Starting with the USHL is important though, as its obviously the most recognizable junior league in the country and familiar at least in name to all youth hockey players. Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. Grant, an 02 is the Assistant Captain of the U16 team and has formed into a great leader in the past two years. Home We are very happy for Owen that he got this opportunity". This is a well deserved opportunity. This is Will's 1st season with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and he looks forward to guiding his players in maximizing their . Facing elimination they capitalized on a Power Play with 3 minutes left and then followed up with the go ahead goal with under 2 minutes left to punch their ticket to the finals. We are thrilled he is committed to Ferris State. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. We are very happy for Zach and his family. Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. Pletzke, a 2000, has been hindered this year so far by injuries and has only played 5 games to this point. He needed a place to stay, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Owner and President Terry Bishop opened up his home to Joey and he lived there for the season. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 Seconds. However, of the 45 to appear in more than five games for Team USA, just three hailed from Michigan, with two stemming from Little Caesars and one from Honeybaked. U18 AAA; U16 AAA; U15 AAA; U14 AAA; 2010 AAA; 2011 AAA; 2012 AAA; 2013 AAA; . The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. Bakanov enjoyed a career year, earning 44 goals and 45 assists for a total of 89 points. He has played with the Corpus Christi Ice Rays of the North American Hockey League for the past 3 years. After the huge success of last years 1st Annual Charity Game for Movember, the U16 AAA #3Oakland Jr. Grizzlies and #15Honeybaked will continue their cross town rivalry on December 17th at 7:15pm for both theSt. Jude's and Toys For Tots charities. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. Another former OJG player has committed to a Division 1 school this year as former U16 Grizzly Hunter Wendt committed to Ferris State University early last week. OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. As an 02 birth year, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. The '02 birth year and draft pick of the Lincoln Stars finished the season second on the team with 50 points and turned himself into a dominant player at the U16 level. "Andrei is an elite scorer plain and simple. There, he continued to develop, took on a leadership role, and stayed relentless in his work ethic. (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? He is the first Rangers draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season. Romeo The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Hockey Club is proud to announce the Second Annual Alumni Game in conjunction with "Joey Strong"is set for Friday, December 21, 2018. Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. PLYMOUTH, Mich. Thirteen forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders have been selected to joinUSA Hockeys National Team Development Program, it was announced today. Each season, the U17 Team also competes in three international tournaments. Originally a San Jose 1st Round Draft Pick, Norris has tore up the American Hockey League this year, scoring 30 goals along with 28 assists in 52 games. Another former Grizzly player made his college commitment earlier this week as Georgy Gorodetsky announced he will be furthering his hockey career at Arizona State University. Tag(s): Selleke said. Forward Rutger McGroarty and Defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz have both been chosen to play for the United States National Team Development Program for the 2020 and 2021 season. For 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. https://www.shakopeehockey.com/miteprogram. They all work extremely hard, are extremely skilled, and are very deserving of the opportunity to play at the USHL level. Gained 35 pounds over two years through hard work in the gym and on the ice and he is undoubtedly the leader of our team. This comes after almost 2 years of junior hockey,last year with the Topeka Roadrunners of the NAHL, serving as their captain and this year with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders of the USHL. As an '03, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. U16 AAA Forward Jaden grant has committed to play his College Hockey at Bowling Green University! He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. In the spirit of full transparency, I wanted to know where these Michiganders played their final years of youth hockey before embarking on junior careers. Saginaw Valley first half on an 18-0 run en route to a 95-66 win over Oakland on Tuesday night . Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U18 AAA Forward Chase Danol has committed to continue his hockey career at Bowling Green. Dom James, Ben Steeves and Owen Michaels will suit up for the Lincoln Stars this weekend as they take on the Des Moines Buccanneers on Nov. 23rd. Seems like quite the undertaking as a coach to refill 3-out-of-4 roster spots on your team every year. "Weare thrilled to participate in this event. Former OJG standout Josh Norris made his NHL Debut last Saturday night as the 20 year old was called up against the Montreal Canadiens. The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid. Flint Metro Brighton He posted an incredible 40-5-2 record last year in the OHL with a 2.63 goals against average and a .913 save percentage with 6 shutouts. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. Congratulations to the Players, Staff and Parentson capping off a wonderful season! He has 1 goal and 7 assists this year with a +3 rating. President Terry Bishop also had words for Nick, "Nick is a tremendous role model for our younger players showing that hard work and dedication can produce. It was pretty special. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. Shayne Tomlinson has signed to play with Kenai River in the NAHL. Assistant Coach: Julian Biondo Head Coach: Craig Wolanin cwolanin@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com (248) 310-6561 Manager: Brett Slotka bslotka@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com (248) 761-4967 Assistant Coach: Julian Biondo Making the jump from youth hockey to the USHL is drastic, thats why 35 percent of the league needed to develop and play in a lower-level junior league before finally competing at the Tier-I level. Check out where current and former players are representing the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Click Here Oakland Junior Grizzlies The 6'3 defensemenplayed in 53 games last year for the U16 AAA Midget Minor team with6 goals and 25 assists along with a +26 rating. At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. He;s gone from a guy who showed up to tryouts two years ago to a captain on our team," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Being at home and getting to play in the OHL is something that is very special. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Playing for Coach Mike Peruzzi, he was an integral part of their U18 team and their season, making it all the way to the National Semi Finals. U18 AAA Defenseman Tony Malinowski has committed to play Division 1 College Hockey at Minnesota State, Mankota. We would like to congratulate Brandon on being drafted by the New York Rangers and wish him the very best in his pro career. Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! They completed an incredible 60-8-2 record, winning their last 11 games in a row en route to a National Championship. They posted a 5-0 record on their way to victory. We are asking for all BYHA families who have participated in the 2022-23 hockey season to give us your feedback.Click on the link below and and fill out this short 5 minute survey. Their destination is no surprise, but at the rate in which theyre heading to the NCAA is quite amazing to me anyways, but maybe Im naive. They are getting a great player and also a great person," OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Oakland University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Fight for Oakland Oakland University Athletics Scoreboard Main Navigation Menu He also spent a couple games down in Omaha in the USHL, where he was also a 4th round draft pick. Clark said. After a few months back with us, he was called back up to the NAHL with Corpus Christi. ", Former U16 AAA Forward Adam Goodsir has been named the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Rookie of the Year. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. It is an absolute spectacle and tremendous model that has produced 1,000s of college players, 100s of professional players and the hockey hotbed of the country for scouts looking to fill rosters. This one is cool because a lot of people in our organization have their finger prints on this. Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. Two U15 AAA players have been selected to represent their country for the next 2 years! The Under-17 Team plays in the United States Hockey League, the only Tier I junior hockey league in the United States, as well as against select competition in the North American Hockey League and Minnesota Elite League. They finished the year with a terrific 56-11-2 record. The night will kick off with a game featuring our Oakland Kodiaks teams at 6:15, followed by the main event at 6:45. Big Rapids Oakland Activities Association Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. Name Pos Height (CM) Weight (KG) DOB S/C Hometown Most Recent Team; 1: Drew DeRidder: G: 5-10 (178) 145 (65) 5/1/2000: L: Fenton, Mich. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16: 2: Christian Krygier: D: 6-0 (183) 163 (73) 5/5/2000: L: Novi, Mich. Little Caesars U16: 3: Will MacKinnon . Prep schools were the primary feeder into Development Program, with HPHL U16 and T1EHL U16 following close behind. I'm so happy for Nick and his family who was always there for him and his fellow teammates.". Bakanov, a native of Russia, joined the U16s after playing last season with the Cleveland Barons. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. In his time with the Grizzlies, his teams have placed 40 players in the USHL Draft, 17 in the OHL draft, 40 players have committed to Division 1 scholarships, Six players have made USNTDP, and 4 players have been selected in the National Hockey League draft. Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. May, an 03 birth year joined the Grizzlies this year and has made an immediate impact on the already loaded defense core of their team. President and Owner of the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Association, Terry Bishop said, Will has been, and continues to be, an inspiration to everyone in our organization. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. As one of the captains of the Grizzlies, Lockwood proved himself as a leader both on and off the ice. 2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Of the 45 players to dress for the NTDP, 40 had Division-I commitments. President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. Ranked #5 in the United States, they will continue their season for another month, as they will compete in the 2017 USA Hockey National Championships in Scottsdale, Arizona. "He is a tremendous talent and competitor with a bright future in front of him. They took the title on March 12th at the Taylor Sportsplex against Little Caesers, beating them two games to one in a best of three final series. Malinowski, a 99 born Defenseman has posted an impressive line this year of 36 points (8-29-36) and a +34 rating. ", Riedel said. Played 20 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Elite edges, plays with pace and creativity and is basically a wizard with the puck. He is a multi league draft pick, being selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL and the Ottawa 67s in the OHL. It was an OJG Reunion at Yost Ice Arena on November 3rd and 4th as Ferris State University visitedfor a two game series against the University of Michigan. Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. Now with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the NAHL, Wendt has 12 goals and 30 assists through the first 44 games of the season. We couldnt be happier for Matt and NMU. Spent three seasons as General Manager of the Frankfurt Lions in the German Elite League following retirement as a player in 2007. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. Filak, an '04 has had a great first half of the season racking up 8 goals and 20 assists as an underager. He's a rink rat, loves hockey and is the type of kid that brings infectious energy to your team. Huron League The way I see it, one AAA team competes against an opposing AAA team, recruiting and lobbying a certain player to skate for one organization over another. Michigan is getting a world class player and a really great kid. Last season he was chosen as one of Americas top 20 players to represent team USA in the 2015 World Junior Championships. Tommy was among the top goal scorers and point producers in the Tier One Elite Hockey League. Obviously, its a one-year sample size but I do think its pretty telling and eye-opening, as I just didnt expect that high of a number in new players from one USHL season to another. top of page. Adam Goodsir, who played with the Grizzlies U16 Midget Minor team for the 2014-2015 season has announced he will play Division 1 College Hockey at Denver University at the start of the 2017-2018 season. The U15 Midget Minor AAA team, coached by Dwayne Norris, also head into Scottsdale as an at-large bid, compiling a 30-20-2 record, ranked #9 in the country. Truly can create something out of nothing. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. WICHITA, Kan. - Oakland scored in five of the final six innings, including three multi-run frames, defeating Wichita State 12-7 on Friday night at Eck Stadium. For sake of the article, Im setting that requirement at five games played for the 18-19 season. All done in a season cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic that could have been so much more for the U15 AAA team. They had a tremendous season, winning the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League Championship back in Febrary, compiling a 52-9-4 record through States. Tommy Massa/BTN . "It was like, 'Wow,' look at this,We are playing on one of the biggest stages in college hockey and we are both here as freshmen.' It's been exciting to watch Brandon develop and see him become an elite player at the next level. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. I look forward too watching them in Plymouth next year!. Coach Julian Biondo Asst. Whereas in high school, players are bound by geography, not sales pitches, and with the Michigan Developmental Hockey League (MDHL), TPHs Top 80, Team Michigan, the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association (MHSHCA), among others, working to promote all of its players regardless of team affiliation, the high school model varies greatly from that of the AAA world. Mitch has been a fantastic Grizzly and I have zero doubts he'll have a ton of success in Saginaw. Wichita State starter Clark Candiotti (0-2) cruised through the first three innings, allowing just one hit while holding Oakland (2-6) off the board. Right off the top, I think its important to set a minimum games played restriction to consider a player as a member of the USHL. Assistant Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach | U16, Please Email/ Call me (Jordan Forgione (Hampton)), Assistant Coach: Jordan Forgione (Hampton), Current Law Student (3rd Year) at Michigan State University, Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023, Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023, Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. We have no doubt that with his dedication and work ethic, he will only improve and be a huge asset to the Huskies. The shifty, skilled defenseman will bring his talents to his hometown team starting in the fall of 2019. A pair of former OJG players have committed to play their College Hockey at Merrimack College! The goal of the full-time development program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. SAHA will be providing transportation for SAHA players and families who would like to go to the game and support the Ponies. By Craig Peterson, 05/23/19, 8:00AM EDT. Head Coach Mike Peruzzi had the following to say about Tommy, "The Oakland Junior Grizzlies U18 team congratulates Tommy Parrottino on his commitment to play hockey at Michigan Technological University. JR. Detroit, MI. He exemplifies patience, trusting the development process, a never give up attitude, and a relentless work ethic. "He's embraced the whole process. First, in hopes of better understanding the league as a whole, the makeup of its players, where they come from and where theyre heading. Josh started his OJG career back in Pee Wees, and led his team to a couple State Championships. Providence is an elite program and their getting an elite player.". Drafted by San Jose inthe 1st Round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Norris was apart of one of the biggest trades in recent NHL history, as he was involved in the trade that sent Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks. Looking for a hockey league that is less intense,not as much of a time commitment, and less cost involved? The scary part is the best hockey for him is in front of him as he continues to grow and get stronger. Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1998 in Lansing Son of Joe and Kerry Mom, Kerry, is a graduate of MSU Favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite NHL . Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. Ive always contended that if not for AAA hockey in this state, Michigans high school product could rival Minnys and be just as fruitful. More importantly Chase is a great teammate and a great representative of what playing for the Grizzlies is all about," U18 Head Coach Dan Riedel said, "He's bought in, he's worked hard and is very deserving of his scholarship. Visit ESPN to view the Oakland Golden Grizzlies team roster for the current season. oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster 05 Jun. In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. ", 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club, "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver, GM Jim Benning. Dan has a record of 282-123-26 with National Championship tournament appearances in 2017, 2018, and 2019. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. Blake has developed at every destination he has been to which stems from his work ethic and drive. Please see the Try Hockey for Free page for more information as well as to register for the event! 99's Joey Cassetti and Mac Welsher have both committed to the Warriors to continue their hockey career. Other leagues worth noting are the BCHL (nine), NCDC (seven) HPHL U18 (six), NAPHL 16U (five), NAPHL 18U (five), AJHL (three) and CCHL (three). Andrei has NHL tools and if he stays on the right path will have a chance at the highest level. Former OJG standout forward Will Lockwood has signed his first NHL contract with the Vancouver Canucks! MIHL He is drafted in the USHL by the Waterloo Blackhawks and is slated to join Ferris in the 2020-2021 season. He has 2 goals and 3 assists in 5 games playedon the year along with a +4 rating. Its not just about geography when examining where a player comes from. Straight from U16 to the USHL is a tough thing to do and he had a fantastic year. "While we weren't able to hold our typical evaluation camp because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's just one component of our overall process. He then moved on to play junior hockey for the Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL, capturing the NAHL Rookie of the Year in 2002-2003 while finishing 3rd in league scoring with 67 points.

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