Aug 01, 2008 - Captain
Adam Hull has signed to play with the
The Grand Rapids Owls are pleased to
announce that Captain Adam Hull has signed to play with the
Jul 01, 2008 - Lansing,
MI, native Josh Sandberg set for
The Robert Morris-Peoria Men's
Hockey team continues to build its roster for the coming season as Coach Jim
Sanchez announced Joshua Sandberg of
Jul 01, 2006 - Jeremy Gates signs with
Congratulations to Jeremy on making
the Springfield Blues NAHL JR'A roster said Coach Nick Pollas, “He made it
impossible for us to cut him. It was obvious that he had worked very hard in
the off-season. He earned his spot and took away someone else’s. It was that
simple.”
Jan 10, 2006 – Jordan Barber to Ferris State CCHA
During a campus visit to
Jan
5, 2004
Continuing with our philosophy of giving our players the chance to move up to JR'A the Owls announced that Defenseman Jim Wilson will be going to play with the Central Texas Blackhawk's of the NAHL. Jim was an Owls draft choice and we told him if he did the things we asked and what was expected of him that we were confident he would move up. Jim is a work horse and plays with a lot of heart. When the call came from Central Texas GM Blain Boyle we told Jim that he was living up to his end of the bargain and now the Owls are living up to their end. We are very happy for Jim. He certainly earned his opportunity and we wish him all the best”
Nov 21, 2003
The Dayton Gems of the NAHL JR'A” league have reached out to the Owls for immediate help. The injury bug has hit the Gems and Head Coach/Gm Mark Frankenfeld has requested the services of RW Kaleigh Schrock and LW Bryan Bingenheimer for games this weekend against USA U17 and Springfield Jr Blues. “This is a great opportunity for these players and we are very happy for them. We are also proud that the Gems have looked to our program for players. That is something that we tell all our recruits if you work hard and have good academics, then Grand Rapids is a place for you to begin you Junior hockey career. We pride ourselves on player development and advancement”
Nov 6, 2003
Owls move 2nd year defenseman Ben Aring to the Northern Michigan Blackbears JR'A’. Ben is one of the hardest working players I have seen. He is very committed to being the best player that he can. He is first on and last off at practice, very coachable and displays good leadership through his work ethic. He has good academics and is a model citizen away from the rink. There is no doubt in my mind Ben will play college hockey said Owls Head Scout Don Rader
Oct 16, 2003
The Grand Rapids Owls have moved goaltender Kirk Panik to the Northern Michigan Blackbears JR'A”. The Owls selected Panik in this year’s CSHL Draft. Kirk certainly made the most of his time here. He arrived in great shape and found employment right away(he graduated in ‘03),kept his nose clean off the ice and with his strong play and work ethic we knew it was only a matter of time before the call came, said Owls GM Mike Flanagan.
The 2002-2003 Grand Rapids Owls are happy to announce
that the following players have advanced to a higher level of hockey.
Nino
Fogaroli SUNY Morrisville NJCAA
Justin Cichowski Dayton Gems NAHL
Scott Dorman Univ of
Matt Jones
Kyle Lisabeth Central
Will Bruce Thornhill Rattlers OPJHL (committed to Williams College NCAA Div. 3/NESCAC)see Jan.-02 note below
Troy Maney Univ. of Alabama-Huntsville NCAA Div. 1/CHA.See Jan.-02 note below
Jun 2003
Owls left wingers Bryan Bingenheimer (’84) and Drew Satterley (’86) will be continuing their hockey careers at the Junior ‘A’ level next season. Bingenheimer is a quick shooting forward who was drafted by the Bismarck Bobcats of the AWHL. He was a big part of the Owls run to the National Tournament after coming back from an injury earlier in the season. Satterley, the team’s second leading scorer, is a NAHL Tender to the Soo Kewadin Indians. He too was instrumental in helping the Owls to the franchise’s first ever CSHL Championship Game and National Tournament. Both players are extremely hard working, focused both on and off ice and very coachable. Each maintained strong academics as Bryan, a Bedford, TX, native graduated from Byron Center HS (a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence),where the Owls’ out of town players attend, with a 3.5 GPA and Drew earned a 3.0 GPA as a sophomore at Kentwood HS.
Sep 2002
Continuing with their philosophy of player advancement, Justin Gilson, a 6’1 205 lb. solid stay-at-home defenseman is now playing in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League Tier II JR’A’ for the Swan Valley Stampeders. The call came for Gilson just prior to the Owls leaving for a two game road trip and leaves a big hole in the team’s blue line. Director of Player Personnel Jeff Laing “As an organization, this will help the club to continue to recruit the best student-athletes and when their opportunity comes the remaining players will have an added chance to shine. Advancing both Ian Harper and Justin Gilson this early will hurt a little, but we are also a little deeper this year than last and our players have picked up the slack, knowing that they may be the next to get the call .if we can move a player at anytime during the season then we will.”
After completing our opening weekend at the C.S.H.L. Showcase in Peoria, IL the Grand Rapids Owls are pleased to announce that goaltender Ian Harper has been called up to the Springfield Junior Blues of the North American Hockey League JR. ’A’. The Owls heavily recruited the 6’2 puck stopper from the Pikes Peak Miners AAA midgets last season and made him a top draft choice at the C.S.H.L. draft. The Owls wish Ian all the best.
The 2001/2002
Jun 2002
The Owls are proud to announce that
defenseman Jeremy Barber was drafted by the Cleveland Barons JR’A’ team of the
N.A.H.L. Barber, a first year player with an abundance of natural skill,
started the season low on the team depth chart, quickly rose to the starting
rotation through his strong work ethic and commitment to the Owls development
program. He also maintained a high academic GPA and proved that if you
concentrate on school, work hard on the ice and stay focused off the ice good
things will happen. Jeremy is typical of the players that the Owls coaching
staff look for in that if you are a good student, hard working, and want to
advance then Grand Rapids Owls is the team for you. Jeremy continued his hockey
career by being selected at Robert Morris University NCAA Division I hockey
program in
Jan 2002
Two players from the Owls roster
were promoted to the prestigious North American Hockey League JR'A’ .The
Lansing Capitol Center Pride came calling for both Will Bruce and Troy Maney.
Bruce is a smooth skating forward who played his off wing was the Owls second
leading scorer (27GP, 14G, 18A, 32PTS, 17PIM, 2 PPG, 1SHG) while Maney, a
tough, solid two way defenseman was third in scoring (30GP, 10G, 18A, 28PTS,
55PIM, 2PPG, 2SHG).The work ethic each of these players displayed along with
their high level of commitment, dedication, desire, and focus proved
instrumental in their development as elite student athletes. Under the guidance
of the Owls coaching staff, these players were able to improve their weaknesses
and increase their strengths. In other player development news, quite a number
of Owls players were being noticed at the CSHL showcase in
The 2000/01
Jay Laing –
Andy Joy – St. Michael’s VT
Sean White –
Kevin Jaeger –
Casey Davis – JR A
Frank Furdero – JR A Compuware N.A.H.L
Dana Hilliker –
Brian Sargeant – SUNY Brockport
The organization continued its strong reputation for player development as the recruiting process for the upcoming season is in full swing. Incoming players are aware of the clubs philosophy of player development. Together, the organization as a whole is committed to providing an environment conducive to the pursuit of excellence whereby players who are academically focused, possess a strong work ethic and the dedication, desire, and determination to succeed need only apply.