Finsihing it off is the #1 Tier 2 Midget A team in the country heading to Frisco, Texas, as they look to defend back-to-back National Championships, coached by Jason Selleke. But it does get pretty interesting after that. Register now to avoid a $50 late fee. 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. 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. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. He also posted a 10-4 record in the playoffs. oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster 05 Jun. "Matt Acciaioli will be the example that we continue to provide to players at the U18 level. Mitch has been a fantastic Grizzly and I have zero doubts he'll have a ton of success in Saginaw. Head Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about the boys: We are so proud of Hunter and Rutger. The Lincoln Stars also drafted Cameron in the 3rd Round, 37th Overall in the 2015 USHL Futures Draft. Great Lakes He is an incredible role model for our young Grizzlies. Lakes Valley Conference U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! [CDATA[ Stein, originally from Georgia, committed to Ferris last week after posting a 22-2-0 record with a 1.56 Goals Against Average with a .956 save percentage. DeRidder is no stranger to success, anchoring Team USA's Youth Olympic team to a Gold Medal earlier this year, along with a Five Nations Gold Medal earlier this month. We look forward to watching them play in Nationals!" 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. 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. 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? He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. Hockey folks around the country salivate over what Minnesota high school hockey is, and for good reason. Dan played two years at Ferris State in the CCHA and was honored as All-Rookie Team CCHA First team member in 2005-06. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. 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. Alumni Providence is an elite program and their getting an elite player.". Seems like quite the undertaking as a coach to refill 3-out-of-4 roster spots on your team every year. 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. He also adds a +18 rating to his resume on the year. 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. His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. Former OJG players Will Lockwood and Josh Norris represented OJG for the University of Michigan and Coale Norris does the same as he suits up for the Ferris State Bulldogs. Michaels, a second year U16 player and current captain has 20 points in 21 games for a nice start to the year. We are very excited for Tony and his opportunity to play at Minnesota State. Kenai will be getting a great player and the Grizzlies Association is excited to see his career take off. 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 . Chosen in the first round, 3rd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. For 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. We are very proud of Chase and happy for his entire family." Men's College Basketball News. Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. He is a puck moving, offensive defensemen with a high hockey IQ, Head Coach Dan Riedel said, Also has good mobility and is a great team leader. Hunter is scheduled to play with Omaha the weekend of October 30th as well. We came up with the idea for Toys for Tots and it all came together very quickly. If he follows the right path and continues to work as hard as he has this year, there is no ceiling on his potential. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! Oakland Junior Grizzlies - QC Int PW - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com . Won 2 USA Hockey National Championships with Assabet in 2008 & 2009. Please provide one survey for each team you had players on this season so we can get feedback from every team perspective. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. He will spend this year with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. U16 AAA Forward Austen Swankler has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. 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. Probably due to the fact that 246 of the leagues 353 college commitments are spoken for the 19-20 freshman class. Josh Norris has been selected in the First Round of the NHL Draft last week in Chicago. Home 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. Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. first half on an 18-0 run en route to a 95-66 win over Oakland on Tuesday night . U18 AAA; U16 AAA; U15 AAA; U14 AAA; 2010 AAA; 2011 AAA; 2012 AAA; 2013 AAA; . Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. Visit ESPN to view the latest Oakland Golden Grizzlies news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . Played 20 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. 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. Macomb Area Conference Coale told Mlive.com. They were elite on the ice, basically shattering all the OJG scoring records, and the leaders of our locker room. We are very proud of them," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. His skating and stick handling abilities are among the best weve seen at this level. Alex Trombley. Flint Metro "He's an elite offensive player. Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. They head into the tournament with a 52-9-4 record, ranked #5 in the country. Congratulations to the Players, Staff and Parentson capping off a wonderful season! "Jaden is the ultimate teammate. 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. Another noteworthy bit is that for 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. They finished the year with a terrific 56-11-2 record. The 23 players, all from the 2004 birth year, will compete as the U.S. National Under-17 Team during the 2020-21 season. Former OJG players Will Lockwood and Josh Norris represented OJG for the University of Michigan and Coale Norris does the same as he suits up for the Ferris State Bulldogs. 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). 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. Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. Elite edges, plays with pace and creativity and is basically a wizard with the puck. Travelling to Frisco, Texas after a 4th straight State Championship, Head Coach Jason Selleke lead his team to a perfect 6-0 record on their was to the championship, only giving up 4 goals in those 6 games. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. 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. Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. This is Wills 1stseason with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and he looks forward to guiding his players in maximizing their potential. Nick Nardecchia. 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!. The cool thing was that Coach Peruzzi didnt just teach me about the game of hockey but also about how to treat your teammates and coaches with respect, Lockwood said. 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. 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. Tag(s): 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. It was pretty special. Its also worth noting what league propelled them into the USHL in the first place. He played for Head Coach Dan Riedel and his U16 AAA Midget Minor team during the 2014-2015 season. He's a big body, strong on pucks, elusive, high end skill power forward. 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. 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. The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. Instead of packing it in, Matt came back to play U18s. We are very happy for Zach and his family. All done in a season cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic that could have been so much more for the U15 AAA team. Big North Vancouver is going to love him, Coach Mike Peruzzi said. Couple that with the fact that every NTDPer is either an 01 or 02-birth year while the vast majority of the USHL 74 percent, to be exact are 98, 99 or 00-birth years. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! Former U18 AAA Defenseman Matt Acciaioli has committed to play his college hockey at Northern Michigan University. Worth noting, especially given the fact that the league selects many of these players at 16-years-old in the Phase-I Draft. Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. 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. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. He was also selected to play in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament but will be replaced due to the recent commitment. There, he continued to develop, took on a leadership role, and stayed relentless in his work ethic. Lockwood was a 3rd Round Pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, and after four years with the Wolverines, Vancouver made the decision that Lockwood was ready to turn pro, and signed him to an entry level contract. The game will be played at the home of the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies, Troy Sports Center, and will be on Rink #4 in a game billed as the "Holiday Hockey Game for Hope". 2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. top of page. 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. For them to make the Youth Olympic team and get a chance to represent their country is a wonderful honor that they both deserve. He's a step ahead of the game all the time. Director of Hockey for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies since 2012 Coaching with the Grizzlies last 8 seasons at the u14-u16 AAA levels Married to wife Traci and has three sons- Coale is playing at Ferris State, Josh was selected by San Jose in the first round of the 2017 NHL draft and spent time this past season between Belleville and the Ottawa . Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. He has won 4 of his last 6 starts and has a 2.36 GAA with a .912 save percentage in his games this year. After a year of U18s, he left to play Juniors, but during the season was released. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" The United States Hockey League (USHL) is the top junior league in the country and the primary launching point for players embarking on Division-I college careers. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. In getting acquainted with pro hockey, the first 10 games were an adjustment period for Norris, as he didn't get the production offensively that he was looking for. Welsher, a Grosse Pointe native, was a member of the '99 Bantam Major AAA team back in 2013-2014 making a run to the National Semifinals under Head Coach Dwayne Norris. U16 AAA Forward Zach Filak has committed to Michigan State University to play his college hockey! Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. When you consider those two main factors, hopefully you can see how those numbers would skew what were about to examine. Coale told Mlive.com. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. Detractors will point out that AAA entities are broken up by organization as well as age group while MI-HS schools all getting lumped in together as one is misleading. Well, lets chalk it up as a difference of opinion. They hitadversity in the semi final game, as they were down 2-1 with under 4 minutes left. The Wildcats are scheduled to play in the NAHL South Division Finals starting on April 29th at 7:05 PM. They all work extremely hard, are extremely skilled, and are very deserving of the opportunity to play at the USHL level. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are sending four boys teams teams to the USA Hockey National Championships in various cities across the country from April 6-10, 2017. Josh started his OJG career back in Pee Wees, and led his team to a couple State Championships. UMass is an elite program and they are getting an elite player and person," Coach Dan Riedel said. Our Movember game last year was a huge success and we wanted to continue to encourage our players to give back. 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. Head Coach Dan Riedel said the following about Jake: "Jake has elite skill and a work ethic to match. However, when your junior league draft year passes (the OHLs entry draft also takes place at 16-years-old, similar to the USHL), and youre not one of the lucky ones selected, it can be a tough pill to swallow. The '02 Bantam Major AAA Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are State Champions! 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. 13. This is Will's 1st season with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and he looks forward to guiding his players in maximizing their . This is well deserved and probably overdue. Northern Michigan University recognized this, and they are getting a special hockey player and person. To properly examine your typical USHL player, though, weve got to eliminate some outliers first.
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