The exposure and opportunities are there and a player should seize those options while theyre available to them. Selected by the Quebec Nordiques in the 7th round of the 1990 NHL draft. 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. "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. Played Defense Little Caesars U19 2011-12. He played 2 seasons for the Missoula Maulers in the AWHL before attending the University of Montana. The Oakland Jr. Grizzlies are sending 3 of 4 eligible Tier 1 teams and 1 Tier 2 team to Nationals. The mutual respect between player and coaches is evident. Oakland Activities Association Bowling Green is getting a winning player, simple as that. "Drew is elite because his effort, drive and focus are unmatched. https://www.shakopeehockey.com/miteprogram. It is like a high point in life. 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! //