Former OJG U18 AAA Defensemen Blake Evennou has committed to Ferris State University to continue his hockey career. JR. Detroit, MI. It couldnt happen to a better kid," Riedel said. From there, he was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Michigan where he had a full 4 years there. Being at home and getting to play in the OHL is something that is very special. Goodsir, who now plays in the North American Hockey League with the Wichita Falls Wildcats has posted 24 goals and 12 assists this year in 39 games which is good for second on the team. While they do compete in the USHL, these players are much more of an exception to the rule and not necessarily a typical player in the league. Hunter comes off a season of 8 goals and 25 assists for a total of 33points with a +12 rating. It is like a high point in life. He also adds a +18 rating to his resume on the year. Macomb Area Conference Nick Blankenburg, for example, played three years for Romeo, scoring 86 goals and 161 points in 88 games, winning the Division-II state title as a senior and playing another season for Victory Honda after graduating. It was pretty special. I learned all about the game and what it takes to be a good leader and a good teammate from my coaches.. Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. After his two year stint with the Grizzlies, Michaels traveled to Nebraska to suit up for the Lincoln Stars of the USHL, registering 16 points in 46 games. 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. For sake of the article, Im setting that requirement at five games played for the 18-19 season. 16U AAA Town Oakland, MI ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Team Staff Head Coach Craig Wolanin Asst. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. Played the 2014-15 season for the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16, recording 13 points (5g, 8a) in 30 games. Andrei has NHL tools and if he stays on the right path will have a chance at the highest level. This is a well deserved opportunity. 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. In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. Josh is OJGs first ever First Round NHL Draft pick and the 3rd OJG Alumni to be selected in the NHL Draft behind UofM forward Will Lockwood and Brandon Halverson who is a goaltender in the New York Rangers Farm System. He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. Born and raised in the metro Detroit area. Josh started his OJG career back in Pee Wees, and led his team to a couple State Championships.
U16 AAA | Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club - Pointstreak Sites 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. The Oakland Junior Grizzlies are proud to announce that Brandon Halverson has signed an entry level NHL contract with the New York Rangers. He is the 7th player this year to commit to an NCAA Division 1 School. Represented Team USA 4 times in International competition World Championships 1987, 1991, and 1994. We are very excited for Tony and his opportunity to play at Minnesota State. 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.
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Breaking Down The USHL He exemplifies patience, trusting the development process, a never give up attitude, and a relentless work ethic. "Drew is elite because his effort, drive and focus are unmatched. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. 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. He has played with the Corpus Christi Ice Rays of the North American Hockey League for the past 3 years. 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 played for Head Coach Dan Riedel and his U16 AAA Midget Minor team during the 2014-2015 season. So were looking at 52 MI-AAA players in the USHL during the 18-19 season, which, if we divide by their birth years, comes out to six 98s, seventeen 99s, seventeen 00s, ten 01s and two 02s. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. Great Lakes We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. For them to make the Youth Olympic team and get a chance to represent their country is a wonderful honor that they both deserve. If he follows the right path and continues to work as hard as he has this year, there is no ceiling on his potential. How cool is it that all three kids get the call up together on the same team? No thats not a typo, thats a 70 percent turnover in players from one year to another. 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. 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. Both boys are elite talents and extremely high quality young men. The 6 foot Filak is a power forward who plays heavy around the net, and is eligible for the 2020 USHL and OHL Drafts. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! 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. 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. "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college.
16U Girls - Little Caesars Hockey Lets start with birth year as more than half the league (58.1 percent) consists of 18- and 19-year-olds. We have no doubt that with his dedication and work ethic, he will only improve and be a huge asset to the Huskies. 2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. It's going to be a great event and we can't wait to participate," U16 AAA Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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 the Players, Staff and Parentson capping off a wonderful season!
Truly can create something out of nothing. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).
2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Oakland University Athletics 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. He is a multi league draft pick, being selected by the Waterloo Black Hawks in the USHL and the Ottawa 67s in the OHL. We are very happy for Zach and his family. The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid.
Home | Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Home U16 AAA Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". Big Rapids Now for the NTDP, I didnt want to pour a ton of time into this because its just not a viable option for MI-HS players. Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. After playing through U16 with OJG he was invited to play for the National Team Development Program, only one of 20 to get the honor. 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.
2020-21 U.S. National Under-17 Team Announced His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. Michigan being the second-most represented state in the USHL shouldnt surprise me, but it is comforting to see the Mitten State so high on the list. Tommy Massa/BTN . He leads the team in Goals and Points with 34 and 60 respectively. Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. 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. Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. 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. Hunter, Omahas 4th round pick in this years draft, currently plays for the U16 Midget Minor AAA 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. Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families.
Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club | AAA Hockey | United States Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them.". Posted at 16:45h in amara telgemeier now by woodlands country club maine membership cost. 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. #ponypride, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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? 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. 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. 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.
For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. Former U18 AAA Goaltender has been named USHL Goaltenderof the Week for the first week in February. 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. Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass.
U16AAA Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. 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. The game will cost $5 at the door and the proceeds will be split between the"Joey Strong" Charity and the Ickes family, a family in our organization that is battling sarcoma. "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college. 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. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to 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. South Eastern Hockey League Why the high ratio? To properly examine your typical USHL player, though, weve got to eliminate some outliers first.
U16 Gold | Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club | United States 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. "It's pretty special to win one National titlle but to win three you need a lot of great players and a great staff. "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 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. 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. The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. 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. Hopefully, theres value in this and better understanding where these players come from, where theyre heading and understanding the process of getting to the USHL. An OJG alum, Norris played for the Grizzlies his entire youth career before joining the US NTDP, followed by the University of Michigan. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. Drafted byCedar Rapidsin the USHL, he made his debut with the Roughriders last year appearing in 2 games. He was a member of the Grizzlies U16 Midget Minor team for the 2013-2014 season. Whoa. Pretty incredible the way it ended, these guys will share this special bond for the rest of their lives. . Coming off of shoulder surgery in his last season at the University of Michigan, Norris was assigned to Ottawa's AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. Interesting to point out that the top four states are in the center of the leagues map. 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. Now with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the NAHL, Wendt has 12 goals and 30 assists through the first 44 games of the season. Elite edges, plays with pace and creativity and is basically a wizard with the puck. 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. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. That tied with three other states for fifth-most represented, behind New York (nine), Massachusetts (six), Illinois (five) and Minnesota (four). "Weare thrilled to participate in this event. 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. Pletzke, a 2000, has been hindered this year so far by injuries and has only played 5 games to this point. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. He also posted a 10-4 record in the playoffs. Played for New Jersey, Quebec, Colorado, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. SAHA will be providing transportation for SAHA players and families who would like to go to the game and support the Ponies. He leads the team in defensive scoring with 2 goals and 8 assists. Lets focus on what really pertains to us here at home. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! 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. He also had the highest plus/minus on the team with a +60 rating. Roster includes 23 players who will compete for USA Hockey's National Team Development Program Photo by Rena Laverty PLYMOUTH, Mich. - Thirteen forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders have been selected to join USA Hockey's National Team Development Program, it was announced today. We are very happy for Owen that he got this opportunity". I would love to know what you get out of this data dump or what jumps out at you when breaking down the Google Doc. We would like to congratulate Brandon on being drafted by the New York Rangers and wish him the very best in his pro career. Grant, an 02 is the Assistant Captain of the U16 team and has formed into a great leader in the past two years. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. This is well deserved and probably overdue. 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. Lockwood was an offensive producer at the University of Michigan, recording 37 goals and 48 assists in his time there for a total of 85 points. From Compuware Midget Major, he was first round draft pick in the 1984 Ontario Hockey League draft to the Kitchener Rangers. Home Register now to avoid a $50 late fee.
The Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 He has tons of upside and should only continue to blossom in the OHL," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Captains for the event will be former Grizzly and 3rd Round NHL Draft Pick Will Lockwood from the University of Michigan, and long time Grizzly Trevor Bishop of the Connecticut Jr. Rangers. '&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'); "Hunter is the perfect example of hard work and perseverance through his hockey career. Alumni They hitadversity in the semi final game, as they were down 2-1 with under 4 minutes left. Swankler, an '01 is fromPennsylvania and decided to move up to Michigan toplay with the U16 Midget Minor team under Head Coach Dan Riedel. Forward Rutger McGroarty and Defensemen Hunter Brustewicz have both been given the honor to play in the prestigious event. 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. Oakland Activities Association McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for the University of Michigan. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. The Grizzlies would like to congratulate Drew and wish him the best in the future! Last years alumni game was a huge success and it is expected to be just as successful this year. The University of Denver commit tallied 28 goals and 17 assists along with a +19 rating in 59 games with the Wichota Falls Wildcats. Tommy was among the top goal scorers and point producers in the Tier One Elite Hockey League. 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. Coach Peruzzi had this to say about Acciaioli: Congratulations to our Midget A Gold Team on winning the State Championship! I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. 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? "He's embraced the whole process. They are getting a great player and also a great person," OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. Last season he was chosen as one of Americas top 20 players to represent team USA in the 2015 World Junior Championships. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . The Colts drafted him in the 10th Round, 198th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection Draft. 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. 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. 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. He was a selection for the AHL All Star Game, however didnt compete in the game due to illness. 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. Im always open to discuss things further on social media, so feel free to connect with me on Twitter! We will provide transportation for the first 90 riders. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. 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. 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. 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. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Southwestern Michigan, High-Performance Hockey League U16 (HPHL), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 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. He does all of the little things right and is a tremendous teammate.
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U16AAA Oakland Junior Grizzlies 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. , @usahockey @MinnHockey @MNHockeyMag @LetsPlay_Hockey, Stillwater Hockey is seeking a qualified head coach for our 22-23 U15-A girls team. Check out where current and former players are representing the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Click Here Oakland Junior Grizzlies 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. 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! Both kids are a perfect fit for Hockey East and Merrimack with their blend of skill and skating ability.". 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. U16 AAA Forward Jaden grant has committed to play his College Hockey at Bowling Green University! He helped lead that team to the National Semi Finals to cap off a great year. He was also selected to play in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament but will be replaced due to the recent commitment. They all work extremely hard, are extremely skilled, and are very deserving of the opportunity to play at the USHL level. 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 . first half on an 18-0 run en route to a 95-66 win over Oakland on Tuesday night . Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. The night will kick off with a game featuring our Oakland Kodiaks teams at 6:15, followed by the main event at 6:45. "Chris is also an exceptional young man, who has worked tirelessly at developing his game over the past two years.