No. Register now to avoid a $50 late fee. - On Sunday, Oakland University Men ' s Basketball dropped its second - straight game 68 - 63 to Robert Morris at the UPMC Events Center . WSU won the final three games of the . Congratulations to Georgy and we wish him best of luck as he continues his hockey career! 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. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. 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. Elite edges, plays with pace and creativity and is basically a wizard with the puck. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are sending 3 of 4 eligible Tier 1 teams and 1 Tier 2 team to Nationals. 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. He needed a place to stay, and Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Owner and President Terry Bishop opened up his home to Joey and he lived there for the season. Clark said. His skating and stick handling abilities are among the best weve seen at this level. 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. Attended De La Salle Collegiate. U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! He loves to put the puck in the pack of the net. Dan grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played his minor hockey in Detroit. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. Great Lakes He is a highly skilled player and a tremendous offensive threat every time he touches the ice. Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. 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! Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. 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. We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. "It's pretty special to win one National titlle but to win three you need a lot of great players and a great staff. Playing for Coach Mike Peruzzi, he was an integral part of their U18 team and their season, making it all the way to the National Semi Finals. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. However, I split them up because I think theres value in knowing the drop-off from U16 to U18 teams. He is an exceptional young man who is very mature for his age." 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. 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. 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 OJG AAA forward Owen Michaels has chosen where he is going to play his college hockey! "It was a fun experience," he said. U16 AAA Forward Zach Filak has committed to Michigan State University to play his college hockey! Hockey folks around the country salivate over what Minnesota high school hockey is, and for good reason. (Halverson 2014 2nd NYR, Norris 2017 1st SJS, McGroarty 2022 1st Winnipeg, James 2022 6th Chicago). "We are so proud of Owen and happy for his entire family. 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. We couldnt be happier for Matt and NMU. 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. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. That seems to be right in line with a previous article suggesting that the eight AAA programs combine to produce about 16 USHL players each year. He is a young man that has a high ceiling because of his poise with the puck and his ability to make plays in transition," U18 AAA Assistant Coach Sean Clark said, "Tony has come a long way in a very short period of time and has a long career ahead of him in this game. membership at a discounted rate. 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. 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 Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! '&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'); The mutual respect between player and coaches is evident. During his time with the Grizzlies, he had a team leading nineteen goals and thirty-eight points in 31 games. 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. Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. 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". Im always open to discuss things further on social media, so feel free to connect with me on Twitter! "Drew has great length, mobility and size with the ability to make plays offensively. 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. DeRidder, who plays for the U18 OJG Midget Major AAA team made his selection late last week. 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. NTDP & Opponents, USA Hockey National Team Development Program, Team USA Gearing Up For Heroes Appreciation Weekend, NTDP to Debut New Jerseys for Military Appreciation Weekend, Smith grabs four points in weekend opener, Perreault adds three, Team USA wraps up weekend series tomorrow at home, Weekend will honor all veterans, military, police, firefighters, first responders, Army veteran Michael Palmer helped design the jerseys, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 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! James and Steeves will be making their Junior Hockey debut, whereas Michaels played in a game with the US NTDP last weekend. Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. While that is remarkable, it is a significantly higher percentage than the rest of the league in which 3-out-of-4 players have similar commitments. The game will feature talent from all levels that have went through the Grizzly Organization, with players from the AHL, ECHL, NCAA Division 1, USHL, NAHL, BCHL, and the US NTDP Program. Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. He is the second player from the Midget Major team to commit to the Falconsas teammate Chase Pletzke also did so earlier in the year. "Weare thrilled to participate in this event. Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them. "Drew is elite because his effort, drive and focus are unmatched. The Grizzlies have moved on over 60players in the last five years to various Junior and College programs and this is a great way to see some of the talent in action all on one sheet of ice. He played with the Grizzlies in 2014-2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Brother Rice 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. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. top of page. For sake of the article, Im setting that requirement at five games played for the 18-19 season. Lockwood was selected 64th overall in the third round. Coach Julian Biondo Asst. Congrats to Austen and his family. 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 . Coale told Mlive.com. (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'? Tag(s): 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. 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. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. Lets start with birth year as more than half the league (58.1 percent) consists of 18- and 19-year-olds. San Jose got an excellent hockey player and even better person! OJG President Terry Bishop said. Former OJG standout Josh Norris made his NHL Debut last Saturday night as the 20 year old was called up against the Montreal Canadiens. As an 02 birth year, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. he will give his shirt off his back for his brothers. 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 completed an incredible 60-8-2 record, winning their last 11 games in a row en route to a National Championship. This is a well deserved opportunity. Both boys are elite talents and extremely high quality young men. They hitadversity in the semi final game, as they were down 2-1 with under 4 minutes left. Of the 45 players to dress for the NTDP, 40 had Division-I commitments. The 23 players, all from the 2004 birth year, will compete as the U.S. National Under-17 Team during the 2020-21 season. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. 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? Danol, a 99 birth year has played in 33 games played this yearrecording14 goals along with 28 assists for a total of 42 points. Dan played two years at Ferris State in the CCHA and was honored as All-Rookie Team CCHA First team member in 2005-06. Visit ESPN to view the Oakland Golden Grizzlies team roster for the current season. Josh started his OJG career back in Pee Wees, and led his team to a couple State Championships. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. 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? Drafted at 17 years and 344 days old. At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. "Zach is an elite '04, he plays a heavy, skilled, complete game. 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. Minnesotas borders may not contain a USHL team but the neighboring states house nine teams and Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin each have two programs in their respective states. We couldn't be happier for Adam.". 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. Macomb Area Conference Played 20 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. 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. Second, a byproduct of the first, educating those who may not know much more than the face value of the league. Big North Played Defense on the Boston Icemen Boys AAA at the Brick Tournament in Edmonton. Each game was tougher and tougher as the week went on. 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. He's a rink rat, loves hockey and is the type of kid that brings infectious energy to your team. 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. "He's embraced the whole process. 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. Seems like quite the undertaking as a coach to refill 3-out-of-4 roster spots on your team every year. Dan played professionally for 5 years and amassed 164 points in 245 games. 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. If he follows the right path and continues to work as hard as he has this year, there is no ceiling on his potential. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . From there, Blankenburg spent one season in the AJHL before committing to the University of Michigan. He will run a power play at the next level, he has some special hockey sense. Tommy was among the top goal scorers and point producers in the Tier One Elite Hockey League. "Andrei is an elite scorer plain and simple. Former OJG U18 AAA Defensemen Blake Evennou has committed to Ferris State University to continue his hockey career. U18 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! For them to make the Youth Olympic team and get a chance to represent their country is a wonderful honor that they both deserve. May, an 03 birth year joined the Grizzlies this year and has made an immediate impact on the already loaded defense core of their team. The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid. South Eastern Hockey League SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! I learned all about the game and what it takes to be a good leader and a good teammate from my coaches.. Its not just about geography when examining where a player comes from. Whoa. We're thrilled about the bright, young talent that will make up our U17 roster next season," saidKevin Reiter, director of player personnel for the NTDP. 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. Prep schools were the primary feeder into Development Program, with HPHL U16 and T1EHL U16 following close behind. McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for the University of Michigan. Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! The '02 Bantam Major AAA Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are State Champions! "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver GM Jim Benning. Nick Nardecchia. "Jaden is the ultimate teammate. 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. "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. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. He played for Head Coach Dan Riedel and his U16 AAA Midget Minor team during the 2014-2015 season. Men's College Basketball News. Hunter comes off a season of 8 goals and 25 assists for a total of 33points with a +12 rating. Dan is entering his Eighth year as a head coach in the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organization. Why the high ratio? Big Rapids U18 AAA Defenseman Tony Malinowski has committed to play Division 1 College Hockey at Minnesota State, Mankota. Both boys are tremendous hockey players, but more important, they are fantastic people. He's got the puck all the time, he's a quarterback on the ice. South Central Our Movember game last year was a huge success and we wanted to continue to encourage our players to give back. I would love to do similar breakdowns of other junior leagues like the NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, NCDC, OJHL and others. Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! He never stopped working at it and we are so proud of him for his commitment to Ferris State. 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. We would like to congratulate Brandon on being drafted by the New York Rangers and wish him the very best in his pro career. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. He has 1 goal and 7 assists this year with a +3 rating. It is like a high point in life. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. Other leagues worth noting are the BCHL (nine), NCDC (seven) HPHL U18 (six), NAPHL 16U (five), NAPHL 18U (five), AJHL (three) and CCHL (three). . They head into the tournament with a 52-9-4 record, ranked #5 in the country. We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 Seconds. Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. 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.