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2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. Truly can create something out of nothing. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 AA team are National Champions. In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. Spent three seasons as General Manager of the Frankfurt Lions in the German Elite League following retirement as a player in 2007. They finished the year with a terrific 56-11-2 record. If he follows the right path and continues to work as hard as he has this year, there is no ceiling on his potential. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 16U AAA Town Oakland, MI ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Team Staff Head Coach Craig Wolanin Asst. Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. That does seem significant to me. 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. Vancouver is going to love him, Coach Mike Peruzzi said. Ever since he stopped playing he has dedicated his free time to coaching and helping teams achieve their personal and group goals. Played on the U18 U.S.A. Womens National Team 2012 in the World Championship in Zlin, Czech Republic. 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. When you consider those two main factors, hopefully you can see how those numbers would skew what were about to examine. He is a highly skilled player and a tremendous offensive threat every time he touches the ice. Coale told Mlive.com. Chosen in the first round, 3rd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. Metro League The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Cadillac , @usahockey @MinnHockey @MNHockeyMag @LetsPlay_Hockey, Stillwater Hockey is seeking a qualified head coach for our 22-23 U15-A girls team. 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. 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 Senators. He's a big body, strong on pucks, elusive, high end skill power forward. He spentlast year with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL tallying 7 goals and 6 assists for a 13 point total. 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Oakland Activities Association "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". However, since then Norris has hit his stride and hasn't looked back since. 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. Please consider donating using the link below. 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. Some prospects even have the option to play out their high school careers and still play another year of U18 after graduation. 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. This is Will's 1st season with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and he looks forward to guiding his players in maximizing their . From there, Blankenburg spent one season in the AJHL before committing to the University of Michigan. Current U16 AAA Forward Owen Michaels will make his USHL Debut Friday 11/17,when he suits up with the U17 NTDP team. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" Kenai will be getting a great player and the Grizzlies Association is excited to see his career take off. Dates have been set for the Try Hockey For Free camps that will be held in June and July at the Shakopee Arena. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. It could be highly beneficial for you to explore other avenues in order to avoid spinning your tires. "He is an athletic physical defender who has the ability to shut down half of the ice,"U16 Assistant Coach Sean Clark said, "He has a pro shot fom the point that can be a game changer when provided clean looks to the net. The Shockers went 4-3 on the season-opening road trip, dropping two of three contests at Long Beach State before claiming three of four at Utah Tech. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. Brustewicz, as a defenseman is not far behind with 62 points in 35 games, along with a +46 rating. 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. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. Please see the Try Hockey for Free page for more information as well as to register for the event! Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. "Drew is elite because his effort, drive and focus are unmatched. 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. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. "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.' Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! This is well deserved and probably overdue. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. South Central 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. 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. He fits the way the league is played now and the modern day NHL. 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. Flint Metro . "Chris is also an exceptional young man, who has worked tirelessly at developing his game over the past two years. "He's a scholarship kid now who will play at Bowling Green which is amazing. He committed to the University of Michigan and that is where he will play in the 2017-2018 season. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U18 AAA Forward Chase Danol has committed to continue his hockey career at Bowling Green. Brother Rice 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. Lets focus on what really pertains to us here at home. [CDATA[ The Grizzlies would like to congratulate Drew and wish him the best in the future! U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! Eight AAA teams in the state and only 16 of those players move on to the USHL each year, what other options are out there for the 140ish teens that go undrafted? 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. Prep schools were the primary feeder into Development Program, with HPHL U16 and T1EHL U16 following close behind. Lockwood said, The Grizzlies are the reason I am where I am today. 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 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. Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! MIHL But the Oakland offense came alive in the fourth, scoring three times to take a 3-2 . 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 an incredible role model for our young Grizzlies. He's spent his last 2 years in the NAHL and USHL respectively and has decided now to play his college hockey at Ferris State. Brighton Of the 45 players to dress for the NTDP, 40 had Division-I commitments. 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. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Former U18 AAA Defenseman Matt Acciaioli has committed to play his college hockey at Northern Michigan University. 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). Mr. Bishop billeted Joey, Coach Norris had Mac at a younger age then again with us at Midgets,"U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said,"It's very gratifying to see these guys get what they deserve. He is a multi league draft pick, being selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL and the Ottawa 67s in the OHL. Both kids are a perfect fit for Hockey East and Merrimack with their blend of skill and skating ability.". Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. 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. 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. Former OJG AAA forward Owen Michaels has chosen where he is going to play his college hockey! Dan grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played his minor hockey in Detroit. "He's an elite offensive player. '&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-NNS8MQ6'); (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'? Last years alumni game was a huge success and it is expected to be just as successful this year. Saginaw Valley He's got the puck all the time, he's a quarterback on the ice. Cassetti, originally from California, moved here for his U16 Midget Minor year and was coached by current U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel. South Eastern Conference Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. Two U15 AAA players have been selected to represent their country for the next 2 years! Nick Nardecchia. Played Defense Little Caesars U19 2011-12. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. Dan is entering his Eighth year as a head coach in the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organization. Both boys are tremendous hockey players, but more important, they are fantastic people. 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. It was a great experience for all 3 players, but especially for the Norris brothers, they played against each other in junior hockey but they both thought that playing one another at the collegiate level was something special. 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. My Line-Up Add Player Add Staff Add Roster/Stats EP Contact Book NHL Draft Guide Fantasy Guide EP Rinkside Contact Elite Prospects Go Premium for Elite Prospects Support. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. 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. These numbers I think validate those claims but with an oversaturated AAA presence, itd be a challenge to put the genie back in the bottle in order to ever accomplish what Minnesota has done. Great Lakes President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! 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. As one of the captains of the Grizzlies, Lockwood proved himself as a leader both on and off the ice. The Wildcats are scheduled to play in the NAHL South Division Finals starting on April 29th at 7:05 PM. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" SAHA will be providing transportation for SAHA players and families who would like to go to the game and support the Ponies. He will be in the running for rookie of the year in the AHL, as he has completely shined as a first year pro. Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. We did.". Austen May - 2nd Round, 25th Overall, Youngstown Phantoms, Vincent Salice - 3rd Round, 39th Overall, Des Moines Buccanneers, Nik Simo - 8th Round, 114th Overall, Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Dalton Norris - 4th Round, 50th Overall, Lincoln Stars, Alex Trombley - 9th Round, 129th Overall, Madison Capitals, Jaden Grant - 13th Round, 185th Overall, Lincoln Stars, Nick Nardecchia - 13th Round, 188th Overall, Omaha Lancers, Brayden Stannard - 16th Round, 232nd Overall, Green Bay Gamblers. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Last season he was chosen as one of Americas top 20 players to represent team USA in the 2015 World Junior Championships. Maybe the Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League is for you. However, getting there is an enormous mountain to climb, one that very few end up achieving. Alex Trombley. Filak, an '04 has had a great first half of the season racking up 8 goals and 20 assists as an underager. On the flip side, if I play for Big Rapids High School, I compete for my program in-season but I am not bound solely to that school alone for my development, promotion or advancement opportunities. Won 2 USA Hockey National Championships with Assabet in 2008 & 2009. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. "He's embraced the whole process. He is drafted in the USHL by the Waterloo Blackhawks and is slated to join Ferris in the 2020-2021 season. He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them. He has 1 goal and 7 assists this year with a +3 rating. The move has seemed to work out very well for Swankler, as he has 40 points in his first 25 games consisting of 21 goals and 19 assists. Director of Hockey for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies since 2012, Coaching with the Grizzlies last 8 seasons at the u14-u16 AAA levels. Lockwood was selected 64th overall in the third round. 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. "Zach is an elite '04, he plays a heavy, skilled, complete game. Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice. Bowling Green is getting a winning player, simple as that. Congrats to Austen and his family. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U A 16U A Change Team Team Facts Plays in 16U A ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Demographics Nationality Nationality Team Facts Team Captains Team captaincy history Games RSS Latest Transactions DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE Show complete transfer coverage Team History and Standings Where are they now? Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. The mutual respect between player and coaches is evident. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. He never stopped working at it and we are so proud of him for his commitment to Ferris State. 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. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. 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. It is reserved for only the best of the best and to compete in such a league is extremely rare and difficult to attain. Northern Iowa wins MVC Tournament opener 75-62 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 . "I am beyond excited to play College Hockey, I knew once I went to a game at Maine that it was an easy choice for me," Sasson told MIHockeyNow. Whoa. If thats not having your cake and eating it too, Im not sure what is. He leads the team in defensive scoring with 2 goals and 8 assists. He has tons of upside and should only continue to blossom in the OHL," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. I learned all about the game and what it takes to be a good leader and a good teammate from my coaches.. Only giving up 91 goals in 71 games, they amassed a Goals Against Average of just 1.28, which was good for the #1 Defensive team in Tier 2 hockey. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. 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. Other leagues worth noting are the BCHL (nine), NCDC (seven) HPHL U18 (six), NAPHL 16U (five), NAPHL 18U (five), AJHL (three) and CCHL (three). He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. 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. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. window.nginSite = {"domain_name":"usahockeyntdp.com","subdomain":"www","name":"USA Hockey National Team Development Program","short_name":"NTDP","secure_subdomain":"usantdp"} Choose a Player: Go. Playing for the United States National Team Development Program, Josh led the team in points with 61 and was a major factor in the U18 IIHF World Championships, helping his team to a Gold Medal. 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. 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. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. Congratulations to the Players, Staff and Parentson capping off a wonderful season! To properly examine your typical USHL player, though, weve got to eliminate some outliers first. The 6'3, 200 pound Cassetti spentlastseasonwith the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL after playing 2 years for the US NTDP. Born and raised in the metro Detroit area. We couldn't be happier for Adam.". They head into the tournament with a 52-9-4 record, ranked #5 in the country. "Andrei is an elite scorer plain and simple. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. There are eight AAA organizations in addition to the 140 MI-HS teams around the state combining to promote 61 players to the USHL this season. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. Its rewarding for our coaching staff and for the Grizzlies organization to see someone who works extremely hard, who is humble, who plays for the guy next to him--to see that kind of player get rewarded is great. All done in a season cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic that could have been so much more for the U15 AAA team. Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. It was pretty special. 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. 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. Head Coach Dan Riedel said the following about Jake: "Jake has elite skill and a work ethic to match. They were elite on the ice, basically shattering all the OJG scoring records, and the leaders of our locker room. 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. 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. Coach Peruzzi had this to say about Acciaioli: Congratulations to our Midget A Gold Team on winning the State Championship! 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. We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. 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. Huron League He has a +10 rating to go with it and has been a force offensively for the Senators in recent months and will look to continue his success in the coming months as the Senators make their playoff push! How cool is it that all three kids get the call up together on the same team? 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. Bakanov, a native of Russia, joined the U16s after playing last season with the Cleveland Barons. We couldn't be happier for him and his family on his commitment. 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. "Adam has elite character and work ethic that is the true driving force behind his success," U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said, "He is what our organization is all about, matching elite players and people to an enviornment that will generate success for them at the next level. 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. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. 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. Our Movember game last year was a huge success and we wanted to continue to encourage our players to give back. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Said Assistant coach Julian Biondo. It is like a high point in life. Posted at 16:45h in amara telgemeier now by woodlands country club maine membership cost. 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. We are thrilled he is committed to Ferris State. Played Forward USHL 2011-2013 (Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Sioux Falls Stampede), Played University of Vermont (Hockey East) 2013-2017, Head Coach Little Caesars U12 Girls 2022-2023, Assistant Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls 2021-2022, 2022-2023, Assistant Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls 2022-2023, Michigan Area Scout Windsor Spitfires OHL, Played Boston Blades and Toronto Furies 2017-2019 (CWHL/PWHPA), Played Division 1 Womens Hockey at the University of North Dakota graduated 2017. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. He also adds a +18 rating to his resume on the year. Drafted byCedar Rapidsin the USHL, he made his debut with the Roughriders last year appearing in 2 games.

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