The team was coached by his father and current OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris. The Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Oakland Jr Grizzlies U16 Had a lot family and friends here too tonight, so it was pretty special to play in front of them.". Congratulations to all of the Players, Coaches and Parents on an incredible run! It's going to be a great event and we can't wait to participate," U16 AAA Head Coach Dan Riedel said. 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. Dan grew up in Rochester Hills, Michigan and played his minor hockey in Detroit. 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. They were elite on the ice, basically shattering all the OJG scoring records, and the leaders of our locker room. ", Riedel said. We are very happy for their families and we hope that they can come home with the Gold! U16 AAA Forward Jaden grant has committed to play his College Hockey at Bowling Green University! We are very happy for Owen that he got this opportunity". He was also selected to play in the NAHL Top Prospects Tournament but will be replaced due to the recent commitment. "He's embraced the whole process. U18 AAA Defenseman Tony Malinowski has committed to play Division 1 College Hockey at Minnesota State, Mankota. Congratulations to Georgy and we wish him best of luck as he continues his hockey career! Clark said. James and Steeves will be making their Junior Hockey debut, whereas Michaels played in a game with the US NTDP last weekend. "It's pretty special to win one National titlle but to win three you need a lot of great players and a great staff. F. F. 14: Dalton Norris: D . Bakanov, a native of Russia, joined the U16s after playing last season with the Cleveland Barons. 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 Brighton 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. He exemplifies patience, trusting the development process, a never give up attitude, and a relentless work ethic. He is the organizations first player to sign an NHL contract. Originally a San Jose 1st Round Draft Pick, Norris has tore up the American Hockey League this year, scoring 30 goals along with 28 assists in 52 games. So weve got our USHL sample size; 475 players, to be exact. Moving on to the Lincoln Stars of the USHL he was a First Team All-Star, Forward of the Year, and won the 2004-05 USHL Scoring Title. He will be a great role model for younger Grizzlies to look up to for years to come. He spent the past two years with the U.S. National Team Development Program and will play for the University of Michigan next year. Head Coach Little Caesars U19 Girls AAA 2022-2023. Played for Michigan State University 1988-92. 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. 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). Michigan is getting a world class player and a really great kid. Said Assistant coach Julian Biondo. Former OJG U16 and U18 AAA forward Nick Granowicz has committed to play his college hockey at the University of Michigan. He played with the Grizzlies in 2014-2015 under Head Coach Mike Peruzzi. Junior Gold High School League 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? 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. 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. 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. Men's College Basketball News. Other leagues worth noting are the BCHL (nine), NCDC (seven) HPHL U18 (six), NAPHL 16U (five), NAPHL 18U (five), AJHL (three) and CCHL (three). 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. President and owner of the Grizzlies Terry Bishop had this to say about Norris: Saturdays (April and May) 2012-2015 birth years. Pretty incredible the way it ended, these guys will share this special bond for the rest of their lives. Three U16 AAA Players will head to Lincoln to get their taste of the USHL this weekend. 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. The 6 foot Filak is a power forward who plays heavy around the net, and is eligible for the 2020 USHL and OHL Drafts. The Grizzlies would like to congratulate Drew and wish him the best in the future! "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.' It is an absolute spectacle and tremendous model that has produced 1,000s of college players, 100s of professional players and the hockey hotbed of the country for scouts looking to fill rosters. 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. 2021-22 Men's Ice Hockey Roster. 2023 Oakland Junior Grizzlies Hockey Club Login. Dan graduated from Ferris State University with his Bachelors in Science, and currently lives in Rochester, MI with his wife Sadie and their daughter Avery and son Braeden. The Junior Gold High School Hockey League oversees the Junior Gold program in the Twin Cities Metro area. Detractors will point out that AAA entities are broken up by organization as well as age group while MI-HS schools all getting lumped in together as one is misleading. Well, lets chalk it up as a difference of opinion. He is a young man that has a high ceiling because of his poise with the puck and his ability to make plays in transition," U18 AAA Assistant Coach Sean Clark said, "Tony has come a long way in a very short period of time and has a long career ahead of him in this game. A pair of former OJG players have committed to play their College Hockey at Merrimack College! The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. He's really matured in the last year and it's helped him elevate his game even more.". It is like a high point in life. Head Coach Dan Riedel said. We couldn't be happier for Adam.". Adam Goodsir - Men's Ice Hockey - Michigan State University Athletics 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. 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. Both players had record years for our program with McGroarty putting up 82 goals and 78 assists for an unbelievable total of 160 points. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies would like to congratulate former player William Lockwood on being selected in the 2016 NHL Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. After a year of U18s, he left to play Juniors, but during the season was released. Brustewicz, as a defenseman is not far behind with 62 points in 35 games, along with a +46 rating. Spring AAA Coach for various organizations concentrated on the 2003-2004 age group in both New England and Quebec. 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 Senators. 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 Detroit Catholic Central During his time with the Grizzlies, he had a team leading nineteen goals and thirty-eight points in 31 games. Cassetti, originally from California, moved here for his U16 Midget Minor year and was coached by current U16 Head Coach Dan Riedel. 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. Tag(s): Standout forward for the OJG U16 AAA team has committed to the University of Michigan to continue his hockey career! //U16AAA Oakland Junior Grizzlies 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. 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. "Will is a hard-working, two-way winger with natural scoring ability," said Vancouver GM Jim Benning. Tommy Parrottino, a forward for the U18 Midget Major AAA team has committed to Michigan Tech for the 2018-2019 season. Drafted byCedar Rapidsin the USHL, he made his debut with the Roughriders last year appearing in 2 games. McGroarty will be joining the University of Notre Dame, while Brustewicz will be staying local, committing to play for 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 has worked hard to round out his development as a player and also has stepped up to be a leader on our team." As always we had a goal at the beginning of the year as all teams do, but few do what they set out to. Once again the Grizzlies would like to extend their congratulations out to Brandon and his family. We're very proud of him becoming a Wolverine!" Michaels, an '02 birth year,has committed to continue his hockey career at UMass. Our staff is thrilled for Andrei and his family on his commitment to Michigan," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. In getting acquainted with pro hockey, the first 10 games were an adjustment period for Norris, as he didn't get the production offensively that he was looking for. 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 was a two year veteran of the U16 team, coached by Dan Riedel, putting up a combined 90 points (21 goals, 69 assists) in just over 100 games with the club. 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). 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. 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. Last years alumni game was a huge success and it is expected to be just as successful this year. "We are very proud of what Shayne has accomplished over his two years with the U18 AAA team." Their next stop will be New Jersey to compete in the 2018 USA Hockey National Championships. Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. Selleke said. https://www.shakopeehockey.com/miteprogram. Its also worth noting what league propelled them into the USHL in the first place. Welsher, a Grosse Pointe native, was a member of the '99 Bantam Major AAA team back in 2013-2014 making a run to the National Semifinals under Head Coach Dwayne Norris. My biggest takeaway from all of this is the player turnover year-to-year. Its obvious that it is a viable route to the next level given the numbers above. 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. 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. 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. However, since then Norris has hit his stride and hasn't looked back since. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. U18 OJG AAA forward Chase Pletzke has committed to further his hockey career atBowling Green University. 2016 Youth Olympic Roster. The star goaltender played with the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Midget Major team in 2012 before joining the Sault Ste Marie Greyhounds of the OHL. He played 2 seasons for the Missoula Maulers in the AWHL before attending the University of Montana. OJG U16 AAA Forward Max Sasson has committed to the University of Maine to play Division 1 College Hockey. SYHA families can receive a Dakotah! Truly can create something out of nothing. 16 years of professional hockey in Canada, United States and Europe. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are excited to announce another Division 1 College Commitment. 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 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. Visit ESPN to view the Oakland Golden Grizzlies team roster for the current season. Played Defense on the Boston Icemen Boys AAA at the Brick Tournament in Edmonton. U18 AAA; U16 AAA; U15 AAA; U14 AAA; 2010 AAA; 2011 AAA; 2012 AAA; 2013 AAA; . Head Coach Dan Riedel had this to say about the boys: We are so proud of Hunter and Rutger. Andrei has NHL tools and if he stays on the right path will have a chance at the highest level. 2016 Youth Olympic Games Roster - USA Hockey He is the first Rangers draft pick in franchise history to earn at least 40 wins in juniors in one season. 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. Former U18 AAA Goaltender has been named USHL Goaltenderof the Week for the first week in February. Coach Peruzzi had this to say about Acciaioli: Congratulations to our Midget A Gold Team on winning the State Championship! (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'? He also had the highest plus/minus on the team with a +60 rating. News Archive But it does get pretty interesting after that. We couldnt be happier for Matt and NMU. We are very happy for Zach and his family. 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. Ever since he stopped playing he has dedicated his free time to coaching and helping teams achieve their personal and group goals. We are very proud of Chase and happy for his entire family." 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. He's a step ahead of the game all the time. This is well deserved and probably overdue. 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. Played Defense Little Caesars U19 2011-12. 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 U16 AA team are National Champions. 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. First, in hopes of better understanding the league as a whole, the makeup of its players, where they come from and where theyre heading. 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 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. Congratulations to all 4 teams and Good Luck in Nationals! Michaels leads the way with 23 points on the year, followed by James with 20, and Steeves with 13, all playing pivotal roles on the #3 Nationally Ranked Team in the country. Head Coach Little Caesars U16 Girls AAA 2021-22, 2022-2023. In that case, the three players that MI-HS has promoted to the highest junior league in the country this year is right on par with the Honeybaked (five) and Little Caesars (two) of the world. Check out where current and former players are representing the Oakland Junior Grizzlies Click Here Oakland Junior Grizzlies Only giving up 91 goals in 71 games, they amassed a Goals Against Average of just 1.28, which was good for the #1 Defensive team in Tier 2 hockey. Its not just about geography when examining where a player comes from. We are proud of Mitch and happy for his family," Head Coach Dan Riedel said. Coach Dan Riedel had high praise for both players: "Very proud of both Hunter and Rutger. President Terry Bishop also had words for Nick, "Nick is a tremendous role model for our younger players showing that hard work and dedication can produce. 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. OJG Hockey Director Dwayne Norris said. 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. Director of Hockey for the Oakland Junior Grizzlies since 2012, Coaching with the Grizzlies last 8 seasons at the u14-u16 AAA levels.