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. Former OJG standout Josh Norris made his NHL Debut last Saturday night as the 20 year old was called up against the Montreal Canadiens. Our Movember game last year was a huge success and we wanted to continue to encourage our players to give back. Seems like quite the undertaking as a coach to refill 3-out-of-4 roster spots on your team every year. We came up with the idea for Toys for Tots and it all came together very quickly. News Archive "Andrei is an elite scorer plain and simple. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. Straight from U16 to the USHL is a tough thing to do and he had a fantastic year. Im always open to discuss things further on social media, so feel free to connect with me on Twitter! 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. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. ", The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies Organization is proud to announce another college commitment from a former player. "We are really proud of both Joey and Mac. "Blake is a great example of a self-motivated player that finds a way to get better every day. He's a step ahead of the game all the time. Vancouver is going to love him, Coach Mike Peruzzi said. We are so happy for Locks and the strides he has made as a player. Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. 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. "We are very proud of what Shayne has accomplished over his two years with the U18 AAA team." 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". After playing through U16 with OJG he was invited to play for the National Team Development Program, only one of 20 to get the honor. But the Oakland offense came alive in the fourth, scoring three times to take a 3-2 . "He is a tremendous talent and competitor with a bright future in front of him. Dan played professionally for 5 years and amassed 164 points in 245 games. Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. Why the high ratio? He is an exceptional young man who is very mature for his age." The University of Michigan is getting a team first player with high charaxter and relentless dedication," Coach Peruzzi said. South Eastern Hockey League We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. U16 AAA Forward Austen Swankler has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. Michaels, a second year U16 player and current captain has 20 points in 21 games for a nice start to the year. 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. The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. He has faced 652 shots this year so far, which is second most of USHL rookie goaltenders this year. - On Sunday, Oakland University Men ' s Basketball dropped its second - straight game 68 - 63 to Robert Morris at the UPMC Events Center . Each season, the U17 Team also competes in three international tournaments. top of page. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. 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. We will provide transportation for the first 90 riders. F. F. 14: Dalton Norris: D . 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 . 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 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. Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are proud to announce that defensemen Chris Cameron has signed with the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). Stop in to register today or take advantage of a reduced initiation fee promotion in January for $20.22. Josh had the same feeling when asked about suiting up across from his brother. "He's embraced the whole process. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. Also, I think separating the USNTDP players from the overall pool is important as well. 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. The shifty, skilled defenseman will bring his talents to his hometown team starting in the fall of 2019. As an 02 birth year, he is eligible for this years USHL Draft. Personal: Born Sept. 22, 1998 in Lansing Son of Joe and Kerry Mom, Kerry, is a graduate of MSU Favorite NHL team is the Detroit Red Wings and favorite NHL . Big Rapids "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Dan played two years at Ferris State in the CCHA and was honored as All-Rookie Team CCHA First team member in 2005-06. Choose a Player: Go. Shayne Tomlinson has signed to play with Kenai River in the NAHL. Great Northern Bakanov enjoyed a career year, earning 44 goals and 45 assists for a total of 89 points. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! 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. 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. They finished the year with a terrific 56-11-2 record. Now for the NTDP, I didnt want to pour a ton of time into this because its just not a viable option for MI-HS players. 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. "The Grizzlies organization was very fortunate to have a player of Brandons caliber come through our program. Only one (Jake Crespi, Brighton) made the jump from USHS-MI to the league while the two others Jack Clement from Brother Rice and Alec Calvaruso from Detroit Catholic Central made stops in the NAHL before debuting in the USHL. 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. The Grizzlies organization is incredibly proud of Tommy and look forward to watching his continued progression. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass. He is an incredible role model for our young Grizzlies. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. We are thrilled he is committed to Ferris State. 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. 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. ", 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club, "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver, GM Jim Benning. He is the 7th player this year to commit to an NCAA Division 1 School. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies Midget A team has won the National Championship for the 3rd year in a row. Former U18 AAA Goaltender has been named USHL Goaltenderof the Week for the first week in February. Brzustewicz, as a defenseman put up equally impressive numbers with 15 goals and 96 assists for a total of 111 points. U16 AAA Forward Dominic James has committed to the defending National Champion,Minnesota-Duluth to continue his hockey career into his college years! 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. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. He spent a couple games in the USHL with the Lincoln Stars earlier in the year and had a great showing which added to his stock towards the end of the year. An OJG alum, Norris played for the Grizzlies his entire youth career before joining the US NTDP, followed by the University of Michigan. Dates have been set for the Try Hockey For Free camps that will be held in June and July at the Shakopee Arena. Former OJG AAA forward Owen Michaels has chosen where he is going to play his college hockey! 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. "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college. Former U18 AAA OJG Forward Jake Transit has committed to continue his hockey career at Ferris State University. 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. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Each game was tougher and tougher as the week went on. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. "Words cannot describe how excited and proud the OJG organization is for Grano! membership at a discounted rate. Interesting to point out that the top four states are in the center of the leagues map. His last year there, he was named Captain of the team by Coach Mel Pearson, and led the Wolverines to the Big Ten Tournament, where the season was cut short due to Covid-19. Providence is an elite program and their getting an elite player.". 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. They were elite on the ice, basically shattering all the OJG scoring records, and the leaders of our locker room. 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. Both players have committed to play college hockey after ther minor careers end. 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. OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! From Compuware Midget Major, he was first round draft pick in the 1984 Ontario Hockey League draft to the Kitchener Rangers. Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. 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. Tier 1. Dom James, Ben Steeves and Owen Michaels will suit up for the Lincoln Stars this weekend as they take on the Des Moines Buccanneers on Nov. 23rd. 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. Head Coach Dan Riedel said the following about Jake: "Jake has elite skill and a work ethic to match. Drew Hunter made his USHL debut this past weekend with the Omaha Lancers. 16U AAA Town Oakland, MI ROSTER STATS 2022-2023 Roster Past Rosters Team Staff Head Coach Craig Wolanin Asst. Andrei has NHL tools and if he stays on the right path will have a chance at the highest level. "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. Countdown to State! 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. It's going to be a great event and we can't wait to participate," U16 AAA Head Coach Dan Riedel said. He does all of the little things right and is a tremendous teammate. It could be highly beneficial for you to explore other avenues in order to avoid spinning your tires. Visit ESPN to view the Oakland Golden Grizzlies team roster for the current season. Head Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about the boys: We are so proud of Hunter and Rutger. Selected 19th overall, Josh will start his college career next year at the University of Michigan. Last years alumni game was a huge success and it is expected to be just as successful this year. It is a complex league that has seen tremendous strides in player development over the last 10 or so years and tons of youth hockey players strive to one day compete in the USHL. Former U16 AAA Defenseman Drew Hunter has committed to further his hockey career with the Niagara Ice Dogs of the OHL. From there, Blankenburg spent one season in the AJHL before committing to the University of Michigan. They head into the tournament with a 52-9-4 record, ranked #5 in the country. The NTDP is a two-year residency program for high-performance players that is located at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. 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. Tommy Parrottino, a forward for the U18 Midget Major AAA team has committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-2019 season. Are you interested in supporting and helping Shakopee Hockey or helping to fund scholarships to allow all youth able to play hockey? I learned all about the game and what it takes to be a good leader and a good teammate from my coaches.. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Lockwood, a '98 birth year was selected to be apart of the US National Team Development Program after his time with the Grizzlies. For tryout information, please email: driedel@oaklandjuniorgrizzlies.com. Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! Finally, pairing the two together should help us all comprehend just what it takes to get there. Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. "Mitch made the decision that he was ready for the OH and I support him fully. Cadillac Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! Home MSU got a good one." He loves to put the puck in the pack of the net. 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. Played 20 games in the NHL with the Quebec Nordiques and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. Cassetti, originally from California, moved here for his U16 Midget Minor year and was coached by current U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel. 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 Congrats to Austen and his family. "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.' WSU won the final three games of the . McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for the University of Michigan. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Lockwood was selected 64th overall in the third round. We are very excited for Tony and his opportunity to play at Minnesota State. "Drew is elite because his effort, drive and focus are unmatched. Point being that, if I play for Honeybaked, Im depending on that particular organization to develop, promote and advance my playing career. "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.' However, when your junior league draft year passes (the OHLs entry draft also takes place at 16-years-old, similar to the USHL), and youre not one of the lucky ones selected, it can be a tough pill to swallow. Saginaw Valley // Shared Ownership Houses Hemel Hempstead, Articles O