Former OJG U18 AAA Defensemen Blake Evennou has committed to Ferris State University to continue his hockey career. WICHITA, Kan. - Oakland scored in five of the final six innings, including three multi-run frames, defeating Wichita State 12-7 on Friday night at Eck Stadium. 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. Last season he was chosen as one of Americas top 20 players to represent team USA in the 2015 World Junior Championships. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. While there, he recorded 54 points in the two years representing his country. Played for New Jersey, Quebec, Colorado, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Born and raised in the metro Detroit area. 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. He announced last week that he would be joining the Facons as soon as the 2018-2019 season. "We played top level competition all week. The University of Denver commit tallied 28 goals and 17 assists along with a +19 rating in 59 games with the Wichota Falls Wildcats. Very interesting question, and the number one answer should come as no surprise with the state of Minnesota leading the way. 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. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U18 AAA Forward Chase Danol has committed to continue his hockey career at Bowling Green. Tag(s): The Wildcats are scheduled to play in the NAHL South Division Finals starting on April 29th at 7:05 PM. 2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. He also spent a couple games down in Omaha in the USHL, where he was also a 4th round draft pick. "Words cannot describe how excited and proud the OJG organization is for Grano! As always we had a goal at the beginning of the year as all teams do, but few do what they set out to. 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 7th player this year to commit to an NCAA Division 1 School. - On Sunday, Oakland University Men ' s Basketball dropped its second - straight game 68 - 63 to Robert Morris at the UPMC Events Center . The youngest son Dalton played in the USHL last year with Lincoln Stars. Posted at 16:45h in amara telgemeier now by woodlands country club maine membership cost. 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. 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. "It's pretty special to win one National titlle but to win three you need a lot of great players and a great staff. It was pretty special. He was also selected to play in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament but will be replaced due to the recent commitment. 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. UMass is an elite program and they are getting an elite player and person," Coach Dan Riedel said. Played the 2014-15 season for the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16, recording 13 points (5g, 8a) in 30 games. 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. We are very proud of Chase and happy for his entire family." We couldn't be happier for him and his family on his commitment. Owen played all positions for us and was extremely unselfish and transformed himself into an elite player. ", Former U16 AAA Forward Adam Goodsir has been named the North American Hockey League (NAHL) Rookie of the Year. Currently with the Des Moines Buccaneers in the USHL, Gorodetsky skated for the U18 Midget Major AAA team under then-Head Coach Dan Riedel. This is Head Coach Jason Selleke's 2nd straight National Championship, also winning last year with the 00 Bantam AA team. Beginning January 3rd thru the 31st. Some prospects even have the option to play out their high school careers and still play another year of U18 after graduation. Can't tell you how proud I am of every one of those kids and coaches." 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. At every stop along his journey Nick has embraced his roles with selfless and humility. This one is cool because a lot of people in our organization have their finger prints on this. A pair of former OJG players have committed to play their College Hockey at Merrimack College! 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. 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. 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. 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. Stein, originally from Georgia, committed to Ferris last week after posting a 22-2-0 record with a 1.56 Goals Against Average with a .956 save percentage. MinuteMedia 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. "Blake is a great example of a self-motivated player that finds a way to get better every day. Oakland Activities Association Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. Theyre generally 18- or 19-years-old and its their first year in the league (for the most part) so where are they all coming from? It is reserved for only the best of the best and to compete in such a league is extremely rare and difficult to attain. Itd be hard to argue against playing U16 AAA. Elite edges, plays with pace and creativity and is basically a wizard with the puck. OK Conference He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. Welcome to the Stillwater Area Hockey Association (SAHA), @sahahockey is looking for more JG players from our neighboring associations to fill our teams. The 6 foot Filak is a power forward who plays heavy around the net, and is eligible for the 2020 USHL and OHL Drafts. Congratulations and Good Luck Shayne. Both kids are a perfect fit for Hockey East and Merrimack with their blend of skill and skating ability.". The Oakland Junior Grizzlies are proud to announce that Brandon Halverson has signed an entry level NHL contract with the New York Rangers. 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? "Drew has great length, mobility and size with the ability to make plays offensively. "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. Home. Grant, an 02 is the Assistant Captain of the U16 team and has formed into a great leader in the past two years. Current U16 AAA Goaltender Logan Stein recently committed to Ferris State University to further his hockey career. The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies Midget A team has won the National Championship for the 3rd year in a row. He is the first Rangers draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season. 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. Hes got an NHL caliber release on his shot and very skilled, very strong on pucks and has great hockey sense, Riedel said. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are sending four boys teams teams to the USA Hockey National Championships in various cities across the country from April 6-10, 2017. Probably due to the fact that 246 of the leagues 353 college commitments are spoken for the 19-20 freshman class. He was a member of the Grizzlies U16 Midget Minor team for the 2013-2014 season. He's worked real hard to improve in all areas and has a chance to play the game for a long time. They gave me every opportunity in the world and I took advantage of it. Visit ESPN to view the latest Oakland Golden Grizzlies news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more . 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. Its also worth noting what league propelled them into the USHL in the first place. Macomb Area Conference The game will cost $5 at the door and the proceeds will be split between the"Joey Strong" Charity and the Ickes family, a family in our organization that is battling sarcoma. They have had another tremendous season, with a record of 50-11-4. Oakland Junior Grizzlies - QC Int PW - hockey team page with roster, stats, transactions at Eliteprospects.com . Right off the top, I think its important to set a minimum games played restriction to consider a player as a member of the USHL. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. This is a well deserved opportunity. U18 Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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. Community service has always been a big part of the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies program with all of the teams participating in the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Program every year. "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.' He has 2 goals and 3 assists in 5 games playedon the year along with a +4 rating. Im always open to discuss things further on social media, so feel free to connect with me on Twitter! Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" It is like a high point in life. Wolanin was a member of the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche in 1996. Lakes Valley Conference 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. The U16 AAA OJG team put the hockey sticks away for a day and picked up rakes to help out senior citizens clean up their yard pn Saturday, November 4th. Grant has 20 goals along with 20 assists this year, couple that with a +23 rating, and you've got a heck of a player. Seems like quite the undertaking as a coach to refill 3-out-of-4 roster spots on your team every year. Congrats to the whole Grant family," Riedel said. 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! 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. However, I split them up because I think theres value in knowing the drop-off from U16 to U18 teams. I think these leagues are much more attainable and applicable to the MI-HS player pool and such information would be better served. 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. Whoa. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. "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. "He plays with urgency and creates chances for himself and his teammates.". Ranked #3 in the country, they bring a 38-13 record into the tournament. 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). By Craig Peterson, 05/23/19, 8:00AM EDT. Making the jump from youth hockey to the USHL is drastic, thats why 35 percent of the league needed to develop and play in a lower-level junior league before finally competing at the Tier-I level. 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. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. OJG U16 AAA Forward Max Sasson has committed to the University of Maine to play Division 1 College Hockey. The Colts drafted him in the 10th Round, 198th overall in the 2015 OHL Priority Selection Draft. Ive learned that numbers can be called into question, so for sake of transparency, Ive provided the Google Doc HERE so that you too can explore the numbers for yourself. Current U16 AAA Forward Owen Michaels will make his USHL Debut Friday 11/17,when he suits up with the U17 NTDP team. Will Stawinski is entering his 9thseason coaching travel hockey in metro Detroit. SYHA has partnered with Dakotah! Blake has developed at every destination he has been to which stems from his work ethic and drive. Another noteworthy bit is that for 334 of them, the 18-19 campaign was their first season in the USHL. Alumni Home of the U16 Gold Tier 2 Oakland Junior Grizzlies. 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). We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. I knew our Grizzlies team was special because everyone on our team just loved going to the rink and being together. Check out where current and former players are representing the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Click Here Oakland Junior Grizzlies Dan played professionally for 5 years and amassed 164 points in 245 games. Visit ESPN to view the Oakland Golden Grizzlies team roster for the current season. 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? Great Northern 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 Hunter comes off a season of 8 goals and 25 assists for a total of 33points with a +12 rating. Prep schools were the primary feeder into Development Program, with HPHL U16 and T1EHL U16 following close behind. "I have had the chance to play against him before in juniors, but a little bit different in college. F. F. 14: Dalton Norris: D . These top ten leagues pushed players from the above locations directly into the USHL. "Matt Acciaioli will be the example that we continue to provide to players at the U18 level. This paid coaching position all https://t.co/zXdWkufobe, @NHLFlyers @NHL @cates_noah Congratulations @cates_noah ! The night will kick off with a game featuring our Oakland Kodiaks teams at 6:15, followed by the main event at 6:45. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes 16U: 17: Jack Deboer . It's been exciting to watch Brandon develop and see him become an elite player at the next level. It was a privilege to coach both young men and be a small part of their success. 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. 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. Attended De La Salle Collegiate. He will spend this year with the Des Moines Buccaneers of the USHL. 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. he was an undoubted leader for us and another example of a kid who's success has transferred to the next level. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference No organization in the state of Michigan is sending more boys teams to compete in Nationals. 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. //