Alumni Malinowski, a 99 born Defenseman has posted an impressive line this year of 36 points (8-29-36) and a +34 rating. He was a selection for the AHL All Star Game, however didnt compete in the game due to illness. We are very happy for Owen that he got this opportunity". From there, he was awarded a full scholarship to the University of Michigan where he had a full 4 years there. Please consider donating using the link below. Other leagues worth noting are the BCHL (nine), NCDC (seven) HPHL U18 (six), NAPHL 16U (five), NAPHL 18U (five), AJHL (three) and CCHL (three). The youngest son Dalton played in the USHL last year with Lincoln Stars. 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. 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. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. #ponypride, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the Oakland University Golden Grizzlies 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - Oakland University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Fight for Oakland Oakland University Athletics Scoreboard Main Navigation Menu 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. By Craig Peterson, 05/23/19, 8:00AM EDT. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. "Hunter is the perfect example of hard work and perseverance through his hockey career. "We played top level competition all week. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. It's been exciting to watch Brandon develop and see him become an elite player at the next level. If you want to couple the U16 and U18 teams together under one program as opposed to splitting them as I have done above, I think thats an option. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. He also had the highest plus/minus on the team with a +60 rating. 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. 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. Second youngest defenseman in NHL history to record a game-winner at 18 years, 135 days. "It was a fun experience," he said. 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. It couldnt happen to a better kid," Riedel said. He never stopped working at it and we are so proud of him for his commitment to Ferris State. Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. Flint Metro 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. 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. "Andrei is an elite scorer plain and simple. 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 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. He will run a power play at the next level, he has some special hockey sense. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. "Drew has great length, mobility and size with the ability to make plays offensively. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. first half on an 18-0 run en route to a 95-66 win over Oakland on Tuesday night . Head Coach Dan Riedel said. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. We couldn't be happier for him and his family.". U18 AAA- HC: Dan Riedel(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), U15 AAA- HC: Dwayne Norris (Scottsdale, Arizona), U14 AAA- HC: Doug Bailey (Scottsdale, Arizona), U16 AA- HC: Jason Selleke (Frisco, Texas). Straight from U16 to the USHL is a tough thing to do and he had a fantastic year. Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. 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? 13. The Oakland Junior Grizzlies are proud to announce that Brandon Halverson has signed an entry level NHL contract with the New York Rangers. 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. 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. 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. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. 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! Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U18 AAA Forward Chase Danol has committed to continue his hockey career at Bowling Green. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. That tied with three other states for fifth-most represented, behind New York (nine), Massachusetts (six), Illinois (five) and Minnesota (four). We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! Hockey folks around the country salivate over what Minnesota high school hockey is, and for good reason. Congrats to Austen and his family. James and Steeves will be making their Junior Hockey debut, whereas Michaels played in a game with the US NTDP last weekend. There were also six players who pursued opportunities outside the state at prep schools or other AAA entities after Michigan amateur hockey but before their junior careers. I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. window.nginSite = {"domain_name":"usahockeyntdp.com","subdomain":"www","name":"USA Hockey National Team Development Program","short_name":"NTDP","secure_subdomain":"usantdp"} 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. Michaels, a second year U16 player and current captain has 20 points in 21 games for a nice start to the year. Romeo 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. We came up with the idea for Toys for Tots and it all came together very quickly. The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. Josh Norris has been selected in the First Round of the NHL Draft last week in Chicago. Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. 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. Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice. Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" Dan is entering his Eighth year as a head coach in the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organization. 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. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. He has faced 652 shots this year so far, which is second most of USHL rookie goaltenders this year. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. Visit ESPN to view the latest Oakland Golden Grizzlies news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . 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. 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. Lets start with birth year as more than half the league (58.1 percent) consists of 18- and 19-year-olds. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. Assistant Coach / Strength & Conditioning Coach | U16, Please Email/ Call me (Jordan Forgione (Hampton)), Assistant Coach: Jordan Forgione (Hampton), Current Law Student (3rd Year) at Michigan State University, Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023, Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023, Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. 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 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. The 6 foot Filak is a power forward who plays heavy around the net, and is eligible for the 2020 USHL and OHL Drafts. That does seem significant to me. Shayne Tomlinson has signed to play with Kenai River in the NAHL. Lockwood said, The Grizzlies are the reason I am where I am today. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. Played Defense on the Boston Icemen Boys AAA at the Brick Tournament in Edmonton. U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! 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. "Matt Acciaioli will be the example that we continue to provide to players at the U18 level. '&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'); We are very happy for Zach and his family. Danol, a 99 birth year has played in 33 games played this yearrecording14 goals along with 28 assists for a total of 42 points. "We are so proud of Owen and happy for his entire family. 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. Of the 45 players to dress for the NTDP, 40 had Division-I commitments. He has tons of upside and should only continue to blossom in the OHL," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. 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. He spentlast year with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL tallying 7 goals and 6 assists for a 13 point total. U16 AAA Forward Austen Swankler has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. He is drafted in the USHL by the Waterloo Blackhawks and is slated to join Ferris in the 2020-2021 season. Drafted at 17 years and 344 days old. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Our Movember game last year was a huge success and we wanted to continue to encourage our players to give back. He will be a great role model for younger Grizzlies to look up to for years to come. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". 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 Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Organization is proud to announce another college commitment from a former player. 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. Dan played two years at Ferris State in the CCHA and was honored as All-Rookie Team CCHA First team member in 2005-06. Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. I learned all about the game and what it takes to be a good leader and a good teammate from my coaches.. 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. 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. 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. 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. DeRidder is no stranger to success, anchoring Team USA's Youth Olympic team to a Gold Medal earlier this year, along with a Five Nations Gold Medal earlier this month. "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. He leads the team in defensive scoring with 2 goals and 8 assists. Oakland Activities Association Another noteworthy bit is that for 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! They have had another tremendous season, with a record of 50-11-4. They all work extremely hard, are extremely skilled, and are very deserving of the opportunity to play at the USHL level. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. Nick Nardecchia. Played on the U18 U.S.A. Womens National Team 2012 in the World Championship in Zlin, Czech Republic. Home. "He is a tremendous talent and competitor with a bright future in front of him. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. However, getting there is an enormous mountain to climb, one that very few end up achieving. SCENE SETTER: Wichita State returns to the friendly confines of Eck Stadium for the 2023 home opener this week, hosting a three-game series against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies out of the Horizon League. //]]>, By USA Hockey's NTDP, 03/25/20, 12:00PM EDT. These top ten leagues pushed players from the above locations directly into the USHL. Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. 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. . 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. Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. top of page. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. 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. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. He is an exceptional young man who is very mature for his age." Travelling to Frisco, Texas after a 4th straight State Championship, Head Coach Jason Selleke lead his team to a perfect 6-0 record on their was to the championship, only giving up 4 goals in those 6 games. A pair of former OJG players have committed to play their College Hockey at Merrimack College! 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. Cadillac As always we had a goal at the beginning of the year as all teams do, but few do what they set out to. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. They posted a 5-0 record on their way to victory. "Weare thrilled to participate in this event. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. He's a big body, strong on pucks, elusive, high end skill power forward. Represented Team USA 4 times in International competition World Championships 1987, 1991, and 1994. Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass. Metro League 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. Big Rapids Detroit Catholic Central Southwestern Michigan, High-Performance Hockey League U16 (HPHL), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. [CDATA[ It was pretty special. "He has worked hard to round out his development as a player and also has stepped up to be a leader on our team." Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. 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. He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. Bakanov enjoyed a career year, earning 44 goals and 45 assists for a total of 89 points. Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. He is the 7th player this year to commit to an NCAA Division 1 School. He announced last week that he would be joining the Facons as soon as the 2018-2019 season. The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. The team was coached by his father and current OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris. He's really matured in the last year and it's helped him elevate his game even more.". 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. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. "Tony is an athletic defender who is starting to grow into his big frame. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies Midget A team has won the National Championship for the 3rd year in a row. Vancouver is going to love him, Coach Mike Peruzzi said. Swankler, an '01 is fromPennsylvania and decided to move up to Michigan toplay with the U16 Midget Minor team under Head Coach Dan Riedel. Tommy Parrottino, a forward for the U18 Midget Major AAA team has committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-2019 season. Played Defense on Middlesex Islanders Boys AAA in the Quebec Peewee Tournament. I would love to do similar breakdowns of other junior leagues like the NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, NCDC, OJHL and others. South Central This is Wills 1stseason with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies and he looks forward to guiding his players in maximizing their potential. He played 2 seasons for the Missoula Maulers in the AWHL before attending the University of Montana. JR. Detroit, MI. He is a highly skilled player and a tremendous offensive threat every time he touches the ice. Head Coach Jason Selleke has been the Head Coach of this group for 4 years now and he had this to say about his group. 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 the second player from the Midget Major team to commit to the Falconsas teammate Chase Pletzke also did so earlier in the year. Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." San Jose got an excellent hockey player and even better person! OJG President Terry Bishop said. I knew our Grizzlies team was special because everyone on our team just loved going to the rink and being together. OK Conference "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" Last years alumni game was a huge success and it is expected to be just as successful this year. 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 However, since then Norris has hit his stride and hasn't looked back since. "I mean, what can you say? 0 Days 0 Hours 0 Minutes 0 Seconds. Welcome to the Stillwater Area Hockey Association (SAHA), @sahahockey is looking for more JG players from our neighboring associations to fill our teams. membership at a discounted rate. 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. 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. He then moved on to play junior hockey for the Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL, capturing the NAHL Rookie of the Year in 2002-2003 while finishing 3rd in league scoring with 67 points. Macomb Area Conference "It was a fun experience," he said. But it does get pretty interesting after that. Point being that, if I play for Honeybaked, Im depending on that particular organization to develop, promote and advance my playing career. Great Lakes We are asking for all BYHA families who have participated in the 2022-23 hockey season to give us your feedback.Click on the link below and and fill out this short 5 minute survey. ", 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club, "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver, GM Jim Benning. Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them. 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. The mutual respect between player and coaches is evident. 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. There, he continued to develop, took on a leadership role, and stayed relentless in his work ethic. U18 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. They defeatedthe Chesterfield Falcons in Overtime on Monday, April 4 in New Jersey with a goal from Mike Ellis on a feed from Jake Helzer to win the Championship. Former OJG U18 AAA Defensemen Blake Evennou has committed to Ferris State University to continue his hockey career. "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 University of Michigan is getting a team first player with high charaxter and relentless dedication," Coach Peruzzi said. After a few months back with us, he was called back up to the NAHL with Corpus Christi. Former OJG AAA forward Owen Michaels has chosen where he is going to play his college hockey! The U18 Midget Major AAA team, coached by Dan Riedel, will finish off their season in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as an at large bid. Coach Julian Biondo Asst. However, of the 45 to appear in more than five games for Team USA, just three hailed from Michigan, with two stemming from Little Caesars and one from Honeybaked. U16 AAA Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! Forward Rutger McGroarty and Defensemen Hunter Brustewicz have both been given the honor to play in the prestigious event.