He has 1 goal and 7 assists this year with a +3 rating. var recaptchaSiteKey = "6LePJx8TAAAAACXrjU21ZdxvkXD_rh3yzhSeoJ0a" Big North He never stopped working at it and we are so proud of him for his commitment to Ferris State. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. "Hunter is the perfect example of hard work and perseverance through his hockey career. Are you interested in supporting and helping Shakopee Hockey or helping to fund scholarships to allow all youth able to play hockey? The Wildcats are scheduled to play in the NAHL South Division Finals starting on April 29th at 7:05 PM. "It's pretty special to win one National titlle but to win three you need a lot of great players and a great staff. U16 AAA Forward Zach Filak has committed to Michigan State University to play his college hockey! The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. 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. "Jaden is the ultimate teammate. Evennou skated for the Grizzlies back in 2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Filak, an '04 has had a great first half of the season racking up 8 goals and 20 assists as an underager. U16 AAA Defensemen Austin May has committed to play his college hockey at Providence College! The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. window.nginSite = {"domain_name":"usahockeyntdp.com","subdomain":"www","name":"USA Hockey National Team Development Program","short_name":"NTDP","secure_subdomain":"usantdp"} Gained 35 pounds over two years through hard work in the gym and on the ice and he is undoubtedly the leader of our team. To properly examine your typical USHL player, though, weve got to eliminate some outliers first. He has 2 goals and 3 assists in 5 games playedon the year along with a +4 rating. Bakanov, a native of Russia, joined the U16s after playing last season with the Cleveland Barons. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. 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 did.". Registration Coordinator: Kristine McGuire, Mite Off-Ice Coordinator: Laura Moon & Megan Menden. 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. Num Player Position; 4: Billy Simms: D: 81: Nick Wieben: F: 9: Heath Drye: F: 10: Zane Demsey: D: 12. Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. After spending the next couple years with different programs, Welsher returned to the Grizzlies to play his U18 Midget Major hockey in 2016-2017 and made another trip to the National Championships. It's been exciting to watch Brandon develop and see him become an elite player at the next level. I will, however, include a section just on the NTDP as far as player makeup. 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. 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 scary part is the best hockey for him is in front of him as he continues to grow and get stronger. 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. Check out where current and former players are representing the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Click Here Oakland Junior Grizzlies Pletzke, a 2000, has been hindered this year so far by injuries and has only played 5 games to this point. He committed to the University of Michigan and that is where he will play in the 2017-2018 season. His skating and stick handling abilities are among the best weve seen at this level. Saginaw Valley Swankler, an '01 is fromPennsylvania and decided to move up to Michigan toplay with the U16 Midget Minor team under Head Coach Dan Riedel. I knew our Grizzlies team was special because everyone on our team just loved going to the rink and being together. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. first half on an 18-0 run en route to a 95-66 win over Oakland on Tuesday night . He's a hard worker in school, has really made impressive strides with English being his second language. 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. Selleke said. Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. 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 . Hunter, Omahas 4th round pick in this years draft, currently plays for the U16 Midget Minor AAA team. Bowling Green is getting a winning player, simple as that. 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. Shayne Tomlinson has signed to play with Kenai River in the NAHL. 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. PLYMOUTH, Mich. Thirteen forwards, eight defensemen and two goaltenders have been selected to joinUSA Hockeys National Team Development Program, it was announced today. 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. Im setting the cap at five games but think this number is also open for interpretation because I feel like that should be considered significant time in the league, as that would be roughly three weeks with a team and a compelling contribution. Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. Northern Iowa wins MVC Tournament opener 75-62 Home 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 Hockey folks around the country salivate over what Minnesota high school hockey is, and for good reason. Straight from U16 to the USHL is a tough thing to do and he had a fantastic year. 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. 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! 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. 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. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. Finally, pairing the two together should help us all comprehend just what it takes to get there. "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. Very interesting question, and the number one answer should come as no surprise with the state of Minnesota leading the way. Both boys are tremendous hockey players, but more important, they are fantastic people. Itd be hard to argue against playing U16 AAA. 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. He's got the puck all the time, he's a quarterback on the ice. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. It could be highly beneficial for you to explore other avenues in order to avoid spinning your tires. To win the Tier 1 Elite League Championship then to follow up with winning states shows the quality and consistency of this team. 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. We're fortunate to have a terrific network of scouts, along with our own staff, in place to help in selecting the team. As an '03, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. It's going to be a great event and we can't wait to participate," U16 AAA Head Coach Dan Riedel said. ", The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Organization is proud to announce another college commitment from a former player. Blake has developed at every destination he has been to which stems from his work ethic and drive. Both kids are a perfect fit for Hockey East and Merrimack with their blend of skill and skating ability.". "Chris is also an exceptional young man, who has worked tirelessly at developing his game over the past two years. Drafted at 17 years and 344 days old. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. Picture Courtesy of MiHockey/Michael Caples. Director of Hockey for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies since 2012, Coaching with the Grizzlies last 8 seasons at the u14-u16 AAA levels. Tommy Massa/BTN . Coach Peruzzi had this to say about Acciaioli: Congratulations to our Midget A Gold Team on winning the State Championship! When you consider those two main factors, hopefully you can see how those numbers would skew what were about to examine. Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! "It was a fun experience," he said. "We couldn't be more proud of Doug Bailey and this group for an incredible season. Won 2 USA Hockey National Championships with Assabet in 2008 & 2009. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 16U A 16U A Change Team Team Facts Plays in 16U A ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Demographics Nationality Nationality Team Facts Team Captains Team captaincy history Games RSS Latest Transactions DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE Show complete transfer coverage Team History and Standings Where are they now? The way I see it, one AAA team competes against an opposing AAA team, recruiting and lobbying a certain player to skate for one organization over another. 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. Current U16 AAA Forward Owen Michaels will make his USHL Debut Friday 11/17,when he suits up with the U17 NTDP team. For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. Dates have been set for the Try Hockey For Free camps that will be held in June and July at the Shakopee Arena. 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. 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 They took care of the Chicago Blues 3-0 in the Finals, wrapping up the perfect 6-0 tournament. He has faced 652 shots this year so far, which is second most of USHL rookie goaltenders this year. He will be a great role model for younger Grizzlies to look up to for years to come. Former U18 AAA OJG Forward Jake Transit has committed to continue his hockey career at Ferris State University. Im so thankful that I had a lot of my family and friends at the draft to support me, they mean everything to me. Norris said. Former U18 AAA Defenseman Matt Acciaioli has committed to play his college hockey at Northern Michigan University. He is a highly skilled player and a tremendous offensive threat every time he touches the ice. News Archive Dan grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played his minor hockey in Detroit. Two U15 AAA players have been selected to play in the 2020 Youth Olympic Games, held from January 9-22. If thats not having your cake and eating it too, Im not sure what is. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. Sport & Fitness for corporatememberships for current Shakopee Youth Hockey families. 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. "Zach is an elite '04, he plays a heavy, skilled, complete game. For them to make the Youth Olympic team and get a chance to represent their country is a wonderful honor that they both deserve. Norris leads the American Hockey League in rookie scoring, with 24 goals and 21 assists for a total of 45 points in 44 games. (Halverson 2014 2nd NYR, Norris 2017 1st SJS, McGroarty 2022 1st Winnipeg, James 2022 6th Chicago). In that process he has helped move 19 players on to junior hockey from his U16 and U18 teams. Romeo Played on the U18 U.S.A. Womens National Team 2012 in the World Championship in Zlin, Czech Republic. All done in a season cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic that could have been so much more for the U15 AAA team. 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. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 AA team are National Champions. 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? He does all of the little things right and is a tremendous teammate. DeRidder, who plays for the U18 OJG Midget Major AAA team made his selection late last week. Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. From his year here, to the NAHl, to the USHL and now earning a scholarship to play at Ferris State, we couldn't be happier that his hard work payed off," Head Coach Mike Peruzzi said. He leads the team in Goals and Points with 34 and 60 respectively. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" That tied with three other states for fifth-most represented, behind New York (nine), Massachusetts (six), Illinois (five) and Minnesota (four). 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). "Tony is an athletic defender who is starting to grow into his big frame. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Second, a byproduct of the first, educating those who may not know much more than the face value of the league. We are very excited for Tony and his opportunity to play at Minnesota State. We look forward to watching them play in Nationals!" They posted a 5-0 record on their way to victory. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. Please see the Try Hockey for Free page for more information as well as to register for the event! 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. - On Sunday, Oakland University Men ' s Basketball dropped its second - straight game 68 - 63 to Robert Morris at the UPMC Events Center . The Grizzlies would like to congratulate Drew and wish him the best in the future! San Jose got an excellent hockey player and even better person! OJG President Terry Bishop said. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. 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. 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. '&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 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. He is drafted in the USHL by the Waterloo Blackhawks and is slated to join Ferris in the 2020-2021 season. KLAA 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. Oakland Activities Association ", Riedel said. "While we weren't able to hold our typical evaluation camp because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it's just one component of our overall process. Assistant Coach Oakland Junior Grizzlies 2006 AAA 2018-2020. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. 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. Also, they were one of the best defensive teams in the country with a 1.44 goals against average throughout the year. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. [CDATA[ 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!. Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. Oakland Junior Grizzlies - QC Int PW - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com . 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. Looking for a hockey league that is less intense,not as much of a time commitment, and less cost involved? James and Steeves will be making their Junior Hockey debut, whereas Michaels played in a game with the US NTDP last weekend. He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. "He's an elite offensive player. The Under-17 Team plays in the United States Hockey League, the only Tier I junior hockey league in the United States, as well as against select competition in the North American Hockey League and Minnesota Elite League. There are eight AAA organizations in addition to the 140 MI-HS teams around the state combining to promote 61 players to the USHL this season. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice. Please provide one survey for each team you had players on this season so we can get feedback from every team perspective. 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. 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 . 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. South Central He spentlast year with the Green Bay Gamblers of the USHL tallying 7 goals and 6 assists for a 13 point total. Will Stawinski is entering his 9thseason coaching travel hockey in metro Detroit. I look forward too watching them in Plymouth next year!. 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). "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. "It was like, 'Wow,' look at this,We are playing on one of the biggest stages in college hockey and we are both here as freshmen.' The 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. The Grizzlies would like to extend their congratulations to Drew and wish him good luck for the future! As one of the captains of the Grizzlies, Lockwood proved himself as a leader both on and off the ice. Played 20 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Lets start with birth year as more than half the league (58.1 percent) consists of 18- and 19-year-olds. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about Austin and his game, "Austin is a modern day Dman, less about being physical and more about having a good skill set, a good brain, and mobility. From Compuware Midget Major, he was first round draft pick in the 1984 Ontario Hockey League draft to the Kitchener Rangers. Lockwood said, The Grizzlies are the reason I am where I am today. But the Oakland offense came alive in the fourth, scoring three times to take a 3-2 . He has played with the Corpus Christi Ice Rays of the North American Hockey League for the past 3 years. 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. Pretty incredible the way it ended, these guys will share this special bond for the rest of their lives. Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. Played Defense on Middlesex Islanders Boys AAA in the Quebec Peewee Tournament. The Colts drafted him in the 10th Round, 198th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection Draft. //]]>, By USA Hockey's NTDP, 03/25/20, 12:00PM EDT. Some prospects even have the option to play out their high school careers and still play another year of U18 after graduation. 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. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. He is an exceptional young man who is very mature for his age." 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. Im very humbled to be apart of the Sharks organization, its a dream come true. As always we had a goal at the beginning of the year as all teams do, but few do what they set out to. Bakanov enjoyed a career year, earning 44 goals and 45 assists for a total of 89 points. Josh started his OJG career back in Pee Wees, and led his team to a couple State Championships. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. he will give his shirt off his back for his brothers. 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. 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. 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. Probably due to the fact that 246 of the leagues 353 college commitments are spoken for the 19-20 freshman class. U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. First, in hopes of better understanding the league as a whole, the makeup of its players, where they come from and where theyre heading. Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! This is a well deserved opportunity. This one is cool because a lot of people in our organization have their finger prints on this. It is reserved for only the best of the best and to compete in such a league is extremely rare and difficult to attain. Hes got an NHL caliber release on his shot and very skilled, very strong on pucks and has great hockey sense, Riedel said. Austen May - 2nd Round, 25th Overall, Youngstown Phantoms, Vincent Salice - 3rd Round, 39th Overall, Des Moines Buccanneers, Nik Simo - 8th Round, 114th Overall, Cedar Rapids Roughriders, Dalton Norris - 4th Round, 50th Overall, Lincoln Stars, Alex Trombley - 9th Round, 129th Overall, Madison Capitals, Jaden Grant - 13th Round, 185th Overall, Lincoln Stars, Nick Nardecchia - 13th Round, 188th Overall, Omaha Lancers, Brayden Stannard - 16th Round, 232nd Overall, Green Bay Gamblers. 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. Brother Rice OJG U16 AAA Forward Max Sasson has committed to the University of Maine to play Division 1 College Hockey. Northern Michigan 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. The University of Michigan is getting a team first player with high charaxter and relentless dedication," Coach Peruzzi said. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. Michigan being the second-most represented state in the USHL shouldnt surprise me, but it is comforting to see the Mitten State so high on the list.
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