Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce that Drew DeRidder has committed to the Michigan State Spartans. Interesting to point out that the top four states are in the center of the leagues map. South Eastern Conference Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. "Dom is an elite, modern day type player. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Macomb Area Conference He also posted a 10-4 record in the playoffs. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. 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. Lockwood was selected 64th overall in the third round. His skating and stick handling abilities are among the best weve seen at this level. he will give his shirt off his back for his brothers. We would like to congratulate Brandon on being drafted by the New York Rangers and wish him the very best in his pro career. South Eastern Hockey League We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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. My biggest takeaway from all of this is the player turnover year-to-year. Without the belief they had in me, I wouldnt have made it to the next level. He has 2 goals and 3 assists in 5 games playedon the year along with a +4 rating. Coach Dan Riedel Team staff history Demographics Nothing selected Nationality Team Facts Nationalities 20 players Experience Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U AAA: 261 GP Team Captains Team captaincy history Games RSS This couldnt have happened to a better person and better family. 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. 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. 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. When you consider those two main factors, hopefully you can see how those numbers would skew what were about to examine. "We played top level competition all week. 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". Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. U16 Gold | Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club | United States Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. 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. 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. Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. 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. Malinowski, a 99 born Defenseman has posted an impressive line this year of 36 points (8-29-36) and a +34 rating. 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. That tied with three other states for fifth-most represented, behind New York (nine), Massachusetts (six), Illinois (five) and Minnesota (four). This is Head Coach Jason Selleke's 2nd straight National Championship, also winning last year with the 00 Bantam AA team. Silver medalist in the 1991 Canada Cup. Danol, a 99 birth year has played in 33 games played this yearrecording14 goals along with 28 assists for a total of 42 points. 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. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. It was pretty 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. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! So weve got our USHL sample size; 475 players, to be exact. He leads the team in Goals and Points with 34 and 60 respectively. The only kid that I've been made aware of to go directly from MI-HS to the Development Program is Cadillac's Dawson Cook in 2011,so its just not very practical in the circles we operate in and I dont want to get too lost in numbers that dont necessarily pertain to us. Hunter comes off a season of 8 goals and 25 assists for a total of 33points with a +12 rating. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 AA team are National Champions. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" Home Baseball Preview: Oakland - Wichita State Athletics 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. However, I split them up because I think theres value in knowing the drop-off from U16 to U18 teams. U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. He also spent a couple games down in Omaha in the USHL, where he was also a 4th round draft pick. The University of Denver commit tallied 28 goals and 17 assists along with a +19 rating in 59 games with the Wichota Falls Wildcats. Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." Maybe the Minnesota Hockey Recreational Hockey League is for you. 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. It could be highly beneficial for you to explore other avenues in order to avoid spinning your tires. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. Both players were chosen to play in the Youth Olympic Games this past year and their performance there, added to their outstanding play during the regular season was enough to solidify their spot. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Both players have committed to play college hockey after ther minor careers end. Chosen in the first round, 3rd overall, by the New Jersey Devils in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. It's been exciting to watch Brandon develop and see him become an elite player at the next level. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. JR. Detroit, MI. Cadillac "Matt Acciaioli will be the example that we continue to provide to players at the U18 level. Home | Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club ", 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club, "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver, GM Jim Benning. 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. U16AAA Oakland Junior Grizzlies Ive always contended that if not for AAA hockey in this state, Michigans high school product could rival Minnys and be just as fruitful. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for the University of Michigan. Flint Metro His commitment to his family, teammates and friends is what makes him so special. 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). DeRidder, who plays for the U18 OJG Midget Major AAA team made his selection late last week. Its obvious that it is a viable route to the next level given the numbers above. Northern Michigan University recognized this, and they are getting a special hockey player and person. Elite Prospects - Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U A After a year of U18s, he left to play Juniors, but during the season was released. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. He has tons of upside and should only continue to blossom in the OHL," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. OJG U16 AAA Forward Max Sasson has committed to the University of Maine to play Division 1 College Hockey. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. Its also worth noting what league propelled them into the USHL in the first place. We are very happy for Owen that he got this opportunity". 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. Providence is an elite program and their getting an elite player.". Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! Elite Prospects - Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 18U AAA Southwestern Michigan, High-Performance Hockey League U16 (HPHL), This website is powered by SportsEngine's. He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. But the Oakland offense came alive in the fourth, scoring three times to take a 3-2 . He was a member of the Grizzlies U16 Midget Minor team for the 2013-2014 season. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! 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. 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. U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! Lets start with birth year as more than half the league (58.1 percent) consists of 18- and 19-year-olds. Hes got an NHL caliber release on his shot and very skilled, very strong on pucks and has great hockey sense, Riedel said. 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. 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. "Chase is an elite scorer, plain and simple he can score. UMass is an elite program and they are getting an elite player and person," Coach Dan Riedel said. Blaine Youth Hockey Association U16 AAA Forward Zach Filak has committed to Michigan State University to play his college hockey! oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). 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. Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them.". He also adds a +18 rating to his resume on the year. Represented Team USA 4 times in International competition World Championships 1987, 1991, and 1994. I would love to do similar breakdowns of other junior leagues like the NAHL, BCHL, AJHL, NCDC, OJHL and others. The Stillwater Girls Varsity Hockey Team will be playing in Hockey Day Minnesota on Saturday, January 28 at 9:30 am in White Bear Lake. I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. The team was coached by his father and current OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. "We couldn't be more proud of Doug Bailey and this group for an incredible season. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. They all work extremely hard, are extremely skilled, and are very deserving of the opportunity to play at the USHL level. "Tony is an athletic defender who is starting to grow into his big frame. WSU won the final three games of the . At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club | AAA Hockey | United States They were elite on the ice, basically shattering all the OJG scoring records, and the leaders of our locker room. News Archive He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. U18 AAA; U16 AAA; U15 AAA; U14 AAA; 2010 AAA; 2011 AAA; 2012 AAA; 2013 AAA; . The Grizzlies would like to congratulate Drew and wish him the best in the future! 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. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". Instead of packing it in, Matt came back to play U18s. The 6'3, 200 pound Cassetti spentlastseasonwith the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL after playing 2 years for the US NTDP. Archives | Schedule | Roster | Coaches Read Story Sponsored by: Opens in new window GrizZ Video Zone Play Video Men's Basketball / January 29 #GrizzVision with Greg Kampe | Robert Morris Recap Play Video Starting with the USHL is important though, as its obviously the most recognizable junior league in the country and familiar at least in name to all youth hockey players. Junior Gold High School League "It was a fun experience," he said. Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! He is the 7th player this year to commit to an NCAA Division 1 School. They had a tremendous season, winning the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League Championship back in Febrary, compiling a 52-9-4 record through States. 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. "He's embraced the whole process. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! 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. Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! Picture Courtesy of MiHockey/Michael Caples. Congratulations to the Players, Staff and Parentson capping off a wonderful season! He also had the highest plus/minus on the team with a +60 rating. 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. Alumni 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. 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. Josh Norris has been selected in the First Round of the NHL Draft last week in Chicago. "Drew has great length, mobility and size with the ability to make plays offensively. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. "He is a tremendous talent and competitor with a bright future in front of him. Worth noting, especially given the fact that the league selects many of these players at 16-years-old in the Phase-I Draft. 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. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". I can represent all of high school hockey as part of Team Michigan and the MDHL, for instance, which develops, promotes and advances MI-HS players from across the state. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. 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. However, getting there is an enormous mountain to climb, one that very few end up achieving. "We are very proud of what Shayne has accomplished over his two years with the U18 AAA team." 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. Men's College Basketball News. Bowling Green is getting a winning player, simple as that. Forward Rutger McGroarty and Defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz have both been chosen to play for the United States National Team Development Program for the 2020 and 2021 season. MinuteMedia It is reserved for only the best of the best and to compete in such a league is extremely rare and difficult to attain. If anyone has inter https://t.co/kOPPmdKuQl, Registration for 8U/mites ends at 11:59pm tonight (9/27)! As always we had a goal at the beginning of the year as all teams do, but few do what they set out to. I look forward too watching them in Plymouth next year!. Elite Prospects - Oakland Junior Grizzlies 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. 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. It is like a high point in life. He loves to put the puck in the pack of the net. He will be in the running for rookie of the year in the AHL, as he has completely shined as a first year pro. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. We have no doubt that with his dedication and work ethic, he will only improve and be a huge asset to the Huskies. President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. Posted at 16:45h in amara telgemeier now by woodlands country club maine membership cost. 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. Big North Former U18 AAA Goaltender has been named USHL Goaltenderof the Week for the first week in February. Dan is entering his Eighth year as a head coach in the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies organization. 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. Attended De La Salle Collegiate. oakland jr grizzlies u16 roster 05 Jun. An OJG alum, Norris played for the Grizzlies his entire youth career before joining the US NTDP, followed by the University of Michigan. It was pretty special. The Lincoln Stars also drafted Cameron in the 3rd Round, 37th Overall in the 2015 USHL Futures Draft. Alex Trombley. Brustewicz, as a defenseman is not far behind with 62 points in 35 games, along with a +46 rating. 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. Theres nearly 100 skaters who played less than five games this season and I want to separate them from the overall pool because a prospect who played one game during a weekend stand as a call-up should not carry the same weight as a full-time player who appeared in all 62 regular-season games. 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. Oakland Golden Grizzlies Basketball - Golden Grizzlies News - ESPN 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. Former U18 AAA OJG Forward Jake Transit has committed to continue his hockey career at Ferris State University. But it does get pretty interesting after that. Being at home and getting to play in the OHL is something that is very special.

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