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. 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. Tommy Parrottino, a forward for the U18 Midget Major AAA team has committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-2019 season. "He's embraced the whole process. His last year there, he was named Captain of the team by Coach Mel Pearson, and led the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament, where the season was cut short due to Covid-19. They have had another tremendous season, with a record of 50-11-4. 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 exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. 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. Second, a byproduct of the first, educating those who may not know much more than the face value of the league. Said Assistant coach Julian Biondo. Register now to avoid a $50 late fee. It is his first such honor this year. 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. Two U15 AAA players have been selected to represent their country for the next 2 years! Macomb Area Conference "Chris is also an exceptional young man, who has worked tirelessly at developing his game over the past two years. 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. Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1998 in Lansing Son of Joe and Kerry Mom, Kerry, is a graduate of MSU Favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite NHL . MSU got a good one." Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." Played for New Jersey, Quebec, Colorado, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. "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. He committed to the University of Michigan and that is where he will play in the 2017-2018 season. We couldn't be happier for him and his family.". 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. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. Itd be hard to argue against playing U16 AAA. We are very proud of them," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. He announced last week that he would be joining the Facons as soon as the 2018-2019 season. Each season, the U17 Team also competes in three international tournaments. KLAA 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. After a few months back with us, he was called back up to the NAHL with Corpus Christi. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! If anyone has inter https://t.co/kOPPmdKuQl, Registration for 8U/mites ends at 11:59pm tonight (9/27)! Countdown to State! "Drew has great length, mobility and size with the ability to make plays offensively. Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. U16 AAA Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! To properly examine your typical USHL player, though, weve got to eliminate some outliers first. Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. 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!. "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver GM Jim Benning. He is the epitome of what hard work, desire and a great family can accomplish. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. He also adds a +18 rating to his resume on the year. 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. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. 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. 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. He spent a couple games in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars earlier in the year and had a great showing which added to his stock towards the end of the year. 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. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. 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. 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. Cassetti, originally from California, moved here for his U16 Midget Minor year and was coached by current U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel. 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. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. ", Riedel said. He;s gone from a guy who showed up to tryouts two years ago to a captain on our team," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the 7th round of the 1990 NHL draft. Bakanov, a native of Russia, joined the U16s after playing last season with the Cleveland Barons. 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. I think that paints a really good overall view of the league as a whole but wanted to also break it down so that we can zero in on Michigan-born players specifically. In that case, the three players that MI-HS has promoted to the highest junior league in the country this year is right on par with the Honeybaked (five) and Little Caesars (two) of the world. "Chase has tremendous speed, skill, and an elite compete level. The U16 AAA OJG team put the hockey sticks away for a day and picked up rakes to help out senior citizens clean up their yard pn Saturday, November 4th. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. Ever since he stopped playing he has dedicated his free time to coaching and helping teams achieve their personal and group goals. No thats not a typo, thats a 70 percent turnover in players from one year to another. Second youngest defenseman in NHL history to record a game-winner at 18 years, 135 days. There, he continued to develop, took on a leadership role, and stayed relentless in his work ethic. Michaels, a second year U16 player and current captain has 20 points in 21 games for a nice start to the year. 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. Picture Courtesy of MiHockey/Michael Caples. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass. 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. 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 Michaels leads the way with 23 points on the year, followed by James with 20, and Steeves with 13, all playing pivotal roles on the #3 Nationally Ranked Team in the country. 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. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. However, the gap between draft age and playing age is more than likely explained by a large population of Minnesota high school players who finish their prep careers before pursuing life in the U-Show, but well get into the State of Hockey a little bit later. 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. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. he will give his shirt off his back for his brothers. U18 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. He helped lead that team to the National Semi Finals to cap off a great year. 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. Huron League Malinowski, a 99 born Defenseman has posted an impressive line this year of 36 points (8-29-36) and a +34 rating. The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 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. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Congratulations to Georgy and we wish him best of luck as he continues his hockey career! The Grizzlies would like to extend their congratulations to Drew and wish him good luck for the future! Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. "We are so proud of Owen and happy for his entire family. "He's an elite offensive player. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 Seconds. Originally a San Jose 1st Round Draft Pick, Norris has tore up the American Hockey League this year, scoring 30 goals along with 28 assists in 52 games. Its not just about geography when examining where a player comes from. Hisstats speak for themselves, but his off ice work ethic and leadership is what makes Grant such an integral part of the #3 team in the country's locker room. But it does get pretty interesting after that. Played on the U18 U.S.A. Womens National Team 2012 in the World Championship in Zlin, Czech Republic. He played 2 seasons for the Missoula Maulers in the AWHL before attending the University of Montana. Hes got an NHL caliber release on his shot and very skilled, very strong on pucks and has great hockey sense, Riedel said. 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 has 20 goals along with 20 assists this year, couple that with a +23 rating, and you've got a heck of a player. In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. Detroit Catholic Central DeRidder, who plays for the U18 OJG Midget Major AAA team made his selection late last week. "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.' Current U16 AAA Forward Owen Michaels will make his USHL Debut Friday 11/17,when he suits up with the U17 NTDP team. ", Former U16 AAA Forward Adam Goodsir has been named the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Rookie of the Year. Played Defense on Middlesex Islanders Boys AAA in the Quebec Peewee Tournament. Dates have been set for the Try Hockey For Free camps that will be held in June and July at the Shakopee Arena. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice. He leads the team in defensive scoring with 2 goals and 8 assists. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. First, in hopes of better understanding the league as a whole, the makeup of its players, where they come from and where theyre heading. MIHL Both players have committed to play college hockey after ther minor careers end. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Probably due to the fact that 246 of the leagues 353 college commitments are spoken for the 19-20 freshman class. 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. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . "Matt Acciaioli will be the example that we continue to provide to players at the U18 level. I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. It was pretty special. 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. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference Two U15 AAA players have been selected to play in the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, held from January 9-22. Brustewicz, as a defenseman is not far behind with 62 points in 35 games, along with a +46 rating. He also had the highest plus/minus on the team with a +60 rating. Represented Team USA 4 times in International competition World Championships 1987, 1991, and 1994. ", The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Organization is proud to announce another college commitment from a former player. I'm so happy for Nick and his family who was always there for him and his fellow teammates.". 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 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). 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. For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. . Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 18U AAA HPHL 18U Change Team Team Facts Plays in High Performance Hockey League 18U Town Oakland, MI ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Demographics Nationality Nationality Team Facts Nationalities 20 players 1 player Experience Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 18U AAA: 297 GP Team Captains Team captaincy history Games RSS From there, he was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Michigan where he had a full 4 years there. Men's College Basketball News. 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 . The U14 Bantam Major AAA team, coached by Doug Bailey, is travelling to Scottsdale, Arizona as the Michigan State Champion, beating Little Caesers in a best of 3 series. Both kids are a perfect fit for Hockey East and Merrimack with their blend of skill and skating ability.". 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. 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. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. "Words cannot describe how excited and proud the OJG organization is for Grano! Im always open to discuss things further on social media, so feel free to connect with me on Twitter! "It was a fun experience," he said. Both boys are tremendous hockey players, but more important, they are fantastic people. "Weare thrilled to participate in this event. We couldn't be happier for Adam.". 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. Big Rapids 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. I wanted to take a closer look at the USHL for a couple of reasons. Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club | AAA Hockey | United States Head Coach: Jason Selleke Head Coach: Jason Selleke Much is given, much is expected OJG News Proud Members Of Click Logo Click Logo Where are they now? No organization in the state of Michigan is sending more boys teams to compete in Nationals. An OJG alum, Norris played for the Grizzlies his entire youth career before joining the US NTDP, followed by the University of Michigan. oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster. Facing elimination they capitalized on a Power Play with 3 minutes left and then followed up with the go ahead goal with under 2 minutes left to punch their ticket to the finals. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. 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. 13. Current U16 AAA Goaltender Logan Stein recently committed to Ferris State University to further his hockey career. 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 . We are thrilled he is committed to Ferris State. "Tony is an athletic defender who is starting to grow into his big frame. They completed an incredible 60-8-2 record, winning their last 11 games in a row en route to a National Championship. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. Congratulations to the following players on being selected in the 2019 USHL Draft! 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. Another noteworthy bit is that for 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. Clark said. We are very happy for Zach and his family. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. Congratulations to the following teams that earned the right to extend their season into April for the USA Hockey National Championships from April 6-10th. Why the high ratio? Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. Mitch has been a fantastic Grizzly and I have zero doubts he'll have a ton of success in Saginaw. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" However, since then Norris has hit his stride and hasn't looked back since. Finally, pairing the two together should help us all comprehend just what it takes to get there. 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. Great Northern He does all of the little things right and is a tremendous teammate. Nick Nardecchia. 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. 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. We did.". 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. Only one (Jake Crespi, Brighton) made the jump from USHS-MI to the league while the two others Jack Clement from Brother Rice and Alec Calvaruso from Detroit Catholic Central made stops in the NAHL before debuting in the USHL. As an 02 birth year, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. window.nginSite = {"domain_name":"usahockeyntdp.com","subdomain":"www","name":"USA Hockey National Team Development Program","short_name":"NTDP","secure_subdomain":"usantdp"} Lockwood said, The Grizzlies are the reason I am where I am today. "Mitch made the decision that he was ready for the OH and I support him fully. 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. 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. 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. 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. Its also worth noting what league propelled them into the USHL in the first place. 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. 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. Dan has a record of 282-123-26 with National Championship tournament appearances in 2017, 2018, and 2019. The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid.