Selleke said. For that, I think its totally fair to compare MI-HS player advancement to that of U18 AAA teams in the state, as the vast majority of participants in both instances are in that 16, 17 and 18-year-old window. I look forward too watching them in Plymouth next year!. The University of Michigan is getting a team first player with high charaxter and relentless dedication," Coach Peruzzi said. My biggest takeaway from all of this is the player turnover year-to-year. The Colts drafted him in the 10th Round, 198th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection Draft. Cassetti, originally from California, moved here for his U16 Midget Minor year and was coached by current U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel. Big Rapids 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!. From Compuware Midget Major, he was first round draft pick in the 1984 Ontario Hockey League draft to the Kitchener Rangers. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. In most instances, I think the majority of hockey people would lean toward that route as opposed to being an underclassman on a high school team. But it does get pretty interesting after that. 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 Tommy was among the top goal scorers and point producers in the Tier One Elite Hockey League. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. While that is remarkable, it is a significantly higher percentage than the rest of the league in which 3-out-of-4 players have similar commitments. Welcome to the Stillwater Area Hockey Association (SAHA), @sahahockey is looking for more JG players from our neighboring associations to fill our teams. 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. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. We will provide transportation for the first 90 riders. He will be a great role model for younger Grizzlies to look up to for years to come. Played Defense on Middlesex Islanders Boys AAA in the Quebec Peewee Tournament. Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" Ive always contended that if not for AAA hockey in this state, Michigans high school product could rival Minnys and be just as fruitful. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. He committed to the University of Michigan and that is where he will play in the 2017-2018 season. Alumni We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. "Chris is also an exceptional young man, who has worked tirelessly at developing his game over the past two years. SCENE SETTER: Wichita State returns to the friendly confines of Eck Stadium for the 2023 home opener this week, hosting a three-game series against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies out of the Horizon 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. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. The Grizzlies would like to extend their congratulations to Drew and wish him good luck for the future! He was a selection for the AHL All Star Game, however didnt compete in the game due to illness. He has faced 652 shots this year so far, which is second most of USHL rookie goaltenders this year. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. Josh Norris has been selected in the First Round of the NHL Draft last week in Chicago. Oakland Activities Association From his year here, to the NAHl, to the USHL and now earning a scholarship to play at Ferris State, we couldn't be happier that his hard work payed off," Head Coach Mike Peruzzi said. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. No thats not a typo, thats a 70 percent turnover in players from one year to another. U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! All done in a season cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic that could have been so much more for the U15 AAA team. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. Choose a Player: Go. Coale told Mlive.com. Michigan high school hockey had three former players in the USHL this year, which is low, as Ive seen this number be around seven or eight in recent years. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Hes got a lot of Logan Couture attributes to him, his hockey sense, his compete factor, and he loves big moments, Sharks General Manager Doug Wilson said about him. Playing for the U16 AAA Grizzlies back in 2013-14, Lockwood has gone on to have a tremendous Junior and College Career after his time with the Grizzlies. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. Of the 45 players to dress for the NTDP, 40 had Division-I commitments. Great Lakes Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . The fact that the two-time National Champs are taking a player from our program is a big deal and we're incredibly proud of Dom and happy for his whole family that he will be a Bulldog," U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Southwestern Michigan, High-Performance Hockey League U16 (HPHL), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. He is a young man that has a high ceiling because of his poise with the puck and his ability to make plays in transition," U18 AAA Assistant Coach Sean Clark said, "Tony has come a long way in a very short period of time and has a long career ahead of him in this game. For them to make the Youth Olympic team and get a chance to represent their country is a wonderful honor that they both deserve. We are very happy for Zach and his family. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 - ScoreStream Get football scores and other sport scores, schedules, photos and videos for Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 located in Troy , MI Smith, a 5th Round Pick of the Spirit in the 2018 OHL Priority Selection Draft, chose the Spirit over the University of Michigan, where he was verbally committed to play College Hockey. That does seem significant to me. We came up with the idea for Toys for Tots and it all came together very quickly. Both players were chosen to play in the Youth Olympic Games this past year and their performance there, added to their outstanding play during the regular season was enough to solidify their spot. Tag(s): If you want to couple the U16 and U18 teams together under one program as opposed to splitting them as I have done above, I think thats an option. We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference How cool is it that all three kids get the call up together on the same team? Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. Head Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about the boys: We are so proud of Hunter and Rutger. U16 AAA Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! "I mean, what can you say? James and Steeves will be making their Junior Hockey debut, whereas Michaels played in a game with the US NTDP last weekend. MinuteMedia But the Oakland offense came alive in the fourth, scoring three times to take a 3-2 . This is a well deserved opportunity. Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about Austin and his game, "Austin is a modern day Dman, less about being physical and more about having a good skill set, a good brain, and mobility. ", 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club, "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver, GM Jim Benning. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Tuesday April 5th - 8:15pm - Troy Sports Center, Wednesday April 6th - 4:45pm - Troy Sports Center, Thursday April 7th - 8:00pm - Troy Sports Center, Saturday April 9th - 3:00pm - Troy Sports Center - (Invite Only). Michigan took the first game 7-2 as Lockwod netted a goal and and added an assist, and in Game 2, Coale Norris got his second college goal on a rebound to open the scoring leading his team to a 3-2 Overtime victory against the Wolverines. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He's a hard worker in school, has really made impressive strides with English being his second language. We are thrilled he is committed to Ferris State. The University of Denver commit tallied 28 goals and 17 assists along with a +19 rating in 59 games with the Wichota Falls Wildcats. Please consider donating using the link below. Whoa. He is a native of Macomb and grew up playing Tier I & Tier II hockey in Detroit before going on to play junior hockey in Missoula Montana. The team was coached by his father and current OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris. The best compliment about Zach is guys want to play on his line, and no matter where you play him he will make an impact. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! They finished the year with a terrific 56-11-2 record. McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for the University of Michigan. "Zach is an elite '04, he plays a heavy, skilled, complete game. This couldnt have happened to a better person and better family. Some prospects even have the option to play out their high school careers and still play another year of U18 after graduation. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are sending 3 of 4 eligible Tier 1 teams and 1 Tier 2 team to Nationals. We couldnt be happier for Matt and NMU. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. There were also six players who pursued opportunities outside the state at prep schools or other AAA entities after Michigan amateur hockey but before their junior careers. Macomb Area Conference The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. Drafted byCedar Rapidsin the USHL, he made his debut with the Roughriders last year appearing in 2 games. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". "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.' top of page. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. "Chase has tremendous speed, skill, and an elite compete level. He's a step ahead of the game all the time. "Mitch made the decision that he was ready for the OH and I support him fully. 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. I knew our Grizzlies team was special because everyone on our team just loved going to the rink and being together. Tommy Parrottino, a forward for the U18 Midget Major AAA team has committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-2019 season. He had 8 goals and 10 assists for a total of 18 points last year and he will look to continue his success with Waterloo this year. Director of Hockey for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies since 2012, Coaching with the Grizzlies last 8 seasons at the u14-u16 AAA levels. Theyre generally 18- or 19-years-old and its their first year in the league (for the most part) so where are they all coming from? 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. He was a two year veteran of the U16 team, coached by Dan Riedel, putting up a combined 90 points (21 goals, 69 assists) in just over 100 games with the club. He'll be a pro at 22-23 and Bowling Green will be huge for his development! I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. Maybe the Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League is for you. Hockey folks around the country salivate over what Minnesota high school hockey is, and for good reason. Transit is also a draft pick of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL and has committed to playing there for the 2017-2018 season. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. Home , @usahockey @MinnHockey @MNHockeyMag @LetsPlay_Hockey, Stillwater Hockey is seeking a qualified head coach for our 22-23 U15-A girls team. 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. Northern Iowa wins MVC Tournament opener 75-62 Use tab to navigate through the menu items. I can represent all of high school hockey as part of Team Michigan and the MDHL, for instance, which develops, promotes and advances MI-HS players from across the state. If thats not having your cake and eating it too, Im not sure what is. The Grizzlies have 3 out of 4 National Bound Tier 1 AAAteams ranked in the Top 10 in the country, more than any other organization in Michigan. Without the belief they had in me, I wouldnt have made it to the next level. He played with the Grizzlies in 2014-2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Former U16 AAA standout defenseman Mitch Smith has committed to play for his hometown team, theSaginaw Spirit of the OHL for the 2019-2020 season! At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. Theres nearly 100 skaters who played less than five games this season and I want to separate them from the overall pool because a prospect who played one game during a weekend stand as a call-up should not carry the same weight as a full-time player who appeared in all 62 regular-season games. Our staff is thrilled for Andrei and his family on his commitment to Michigan," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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. He's a rink rat, loves hockey and is the type of kid that brings infectious energy to your team. Dan played two years at Ferris State in the CCHA and was honored as All-Rookie Team CCHA First team member in 2005-06. He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. Minnesotas borders may not contain a USHL team but the neighboring states house nine teams and Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin each have two programs in their respective states. 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. Countdown to State! Two U15 AAA players have been selected to play in the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, held from January 9-22. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Another noteworthy bit is that for 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. He announced last week that he would be joining the Facons as soon as the 2018-2019 season. 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. Hunter comes off a season of 8 goals and 25 assists for a total of 33points with a +12 rating. The game will feature talent from all levels that have went through the Grizzly Organization, with players from the AHL, ECHL, NCAA Division 1, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, and the US NTDP Program. As an 02 birth year, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. window.nginSite = {"domain_name":"usahockeyntdp.com","subdomain":"www","name":"USA Hockey National Team Development Program","short_name":"NTDP","secure_subdomain":"usantdp"} We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Bowling Green is getting a winning player, simple as that. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. Brother Rice Former OJG standout Josh Norris made his NHL Debut last Saturday night as the 20 year old was called up against the Montreal Canadiens. Sport & Fitness for corporate memberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. Congratulations to the following players on being selected in the 2019 USHL Draft! ABOUT THE NTDP: USA Hockeys National Team Development Program is in its 24th season of competition and is based at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The 6 foot Filak is a power forward who plays heavy around the net, and is eligible for the 2020 USHL and OHL Drafts. He leads the team in defensive scoring with 2 goals and 8 assists. SAHA will be providing transportation for SAHA players and families who would like to go to the game and support the Ponies. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. It is reserved for only the best of the best and to compete in such a league is extremely rare and difficult to attain. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. I examined each of the 17 teams rosters including the U.S. National Development Team (USNTDP) on Elite Prospects and found that 628 players suited up at some point during the 18-19 season. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. U18 AAA Defenseman Tony Malinowski has committed to play Division 1 College Hockey at Minnesota State, Mankota. 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. Interesting to point out that the top four states are in the center of the leagues map. However, I split them up because I think theres value in knowing the drop-off from U16 to U18 teams. He is the second player from the Midget Major team to commit to the Falconsas teammate Chase Pletzke also did so earlier in the year. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Hes got an NHL caliber release on his shot and very skilled, very strong on pucks and has great hockey sense, Riedel said. Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. NTDP & Opponents, USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Team USA Gearing Up For Heroes Appreciation Weekend, NTDP to Debut New Jerseys for Military Appreciation Weekend, Smith grabs four points in weekend opener, Perreault adds three, Team USA wraps up weekend series tomorrow at home, Weekend will honor all veterans, military, police, firefighters, first responders, Army veteran Michael Palmer helped design the jerseys, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. It is a complex league that has seen tremendous strides in player development over the last 10 or so years and tons of youth hockey players strive to one day compete in the USHL. He spentlast year with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL tallying 7 goals and 6 assists for a 13 point total. He is the first Rangers draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season. Former OJG AAA Forward Josh Norris has gotten an invite to the American Hockey League All Star Game after a phenomenal start to his professional hockey career. This one is cool because a lot of people in our organization have their finger prints on this. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. "He is a tremendous talent and competitor with a bright future in front of him. Head Coach Jason Selleke has been the Head Coach of this group for 4 years now and he had this to say about his group. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! Are you interested in supporting and helping Shakopee Hockey or helping to fund scholarships to allow all youth able to play hockey? Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. Lakes Valley Conference Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. "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.' The only kid that I've been made aware of to go directly from MI-HS to the Development Program is Cadillac's Dawson Cook in 2011,so its just not very practical in the circles we operate in and I dont want to get too lost in numbers that dont necessarily pertain to us. By Craig Peterson, 05/23/19, 8:00AM EDT. 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. Clark said. The Grizzlies have moved on over 60players in the last five years to various Junior and College programs and this is a great way to see some of the talent in action all on one sheet of ice. Toys that are being donated to Toys for Tots will function as tickets for access into the game, and there will be silent auction items and a 50/50 raffle to raise funds for St. Judes.