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25 TPH Trained Players Selected in 2018 USHL Draft
The 2018 USHL Draft was held on May 7-8, and the latest group of Total Package Hockey-trained players saw their names appear on the draft board during the two-day process.
Total Package Hockey is proud to announce that 25 TPH-trained players were selected by USHL franchises during the Phase 1 and Phase 2 drafts.
“The TPH family is tremendously proud of these players for this latest achievement,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “We are confident that due to their character and their work ethic that they’re up to the challenge, and they will continue to make us proud at the next level – wherever that may be.”
Four of those players come from the TPH Detroit Center of Excellence, which has now produced a total of 31 draft picks over the last three seasons. Every single player who has graduated from the CoE has played at the junior level.
“The TPH staff is incredibly proud of the student-athletes chosen in this week’s USHL Draft,” said Detroit CoE director of hockey Brandon Naurato. “The hard work put in by these guys have given them these opportunities, and we’re honored to be here to help them through it all. They have earned this recognition and these chances to take their careers to the next level.”
TPH trained players selected in the 2018 USHL Draft
(Name – Current Team – USHL Team – TPH program)
Phase 1
Mathew Knies – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Tri-City Storm – World Select Invite
Victor Mancini – Compuware U16 – Sioux Falls Stampede – 8 Week Summer
Nick O’Hanisain – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – World Select Invite
Riley Stuart – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Omaha Lancers – World Select Invite
Tanner Kelly – Little Caesars U15 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – Detroit Center of Excellence
Josh Doan – Phoenix Jr. Coyotes U15 – Chicago Steel – World Select Invite
Owen Michaels – Oakland Jr. Grizzlies U16 – Lincoln Stars – 8 Week Summer
Noah Marino – Chicago Fury U16 – Central Illinois Flying Aces – OHL Cup
Hunter Longhi – St. Louis Blues U16 – Dubuque Fighting Saints – World Select Invite
Josh Rule – Fox Motors U16 – Tri-City Storm – OHL Cup/World Select Invite
Phase 2
Declan Carlile – Wellington Dukes – Lincoln Stars – 8 Week Summer
Ryan Sullivan – Selects Academy – Sioux Falls Stampede – 8 Week Summer
Nick Andrews – Little Caesars U16 – Des Moines Buccaneers – 8 Week Summer
Skyler Brind’Amour – Chilliwack Chiefs – Fargo Force – OHL Cup
Logan Neaton – Fairbanks Ice Dogs – Madison Capitols – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Summer
Andy Nedeljkovic – Johnstown Tomahawks – Fargo Force – 8 Week Summer
Jason Brancheau – Amarillo Bulls – Youngstown Phantoms – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Sam Brennan – Brighton High School – Omaha Lancers – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Program
Max Klanow – Little Caesars U16 – Des Moines Buccaneers – Detroit Center of Excellence/World Select Invite/OHL Cup
Jake Veri – Belle Tire U16 – Tri-City Storm – Detroit Center of Excellence/8 Week Summer/World Select Invite/OHL Cup
Matt Kahra – Brighton High School – Muskegon Lumberjacks – Michigan Hockey Advancement
Trevor Bishop – Victoria Grizzlies – Tri-City Storm – 8 Week Summer
Cole Gibbs – Orchard Lake St. Mary’s – Tri-City Storm – Michigan Hockey Advancement/8 Week Program
Billy Feczko – Victory Honda U16 – Muskegon Lumberjacks – 8 Week Summer
Kirsten Simms Commits to Wisconsin
She spent the 2017-18 season competing against players up to three years older.
Clearly, it wasn’t a problem.
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Detroit Center of Excellence student-athlete Kirsten Simms on her commitment to the University of Wisconsin.
Simms, a 2004 birth-year player, spent the past season playing for the 16U Little Caesars girls’ team – her first year playing girls’ Tier 1 hockey. She played a significant role in the LC squad’s state championship and USA Hockey National Championships appearance.
She’s still a few years away from enrolling, but Simms said she can’t wait to officially become a Badger.
“I picked Wisconsin because I love the facilities, coaches, school, and culture,” Simms said. “Just everything about Wisconsin is right for me. Literally every time I’m there it feels like home and it feels best for me.”
Simms, the daughter of two educators, said college hockey has always been at the top of her list of hockey goals. She will certainly be eligible for enrollment at Wisconsin when the time comes – Simms maintains a 4.0 GPA despite a dedicated training regime on and off the ice.
“I’m so excited to get the chance to play Division 1 college hockey because it has been one of my biggest goals since I was 6 and, on top of it, Wisconsin is my dream school.”
She said she’s thankful of the help the Total Package Hockey staff during her growing hockey career.
“TPH has helped me reach this goal in many of ways,” Simms said. “First of all they have helped me with advancing my skill and teaching me so much that I know – especially my shot. I can even admit that my shot wasn’t very good before I started working with TPH.
“Not only have they helped me as player they have helped me as a person. TPH has done so much for me so far and I am continuing to train with TPH every day to help me reach my other future goals.”
14 #TPHTrained Players Selected in NAHL Draft
Total Package Hockey is pleased to congratulate its 14 #TPHTrained student-athletes on being selected in the 2018 NAHL Draft on Tuesday, June 5. A variety of TPH programs were represented in the NAHL draft, from its hallmark Center of Excellence to Thunder ‘AAA’ hockey.
“We congratulate these young men on being recognized in the NAHL Draft,” TPH CEO Nathan Bowen said. “The NAHL has done a tremendous job producing NCAA players, especially over the last five years. The 14 TPH players who were chosen will be getting a great opportunity to earn their way in a league where development and advancement are the top priorities.”
Total Package Hockey joins CEO Bowen in congratulating the following 14 young men on this terrific accomplishment:
Hayden Taylor, Michigan Hockey Advancement & Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 1st Round to Lone Star Brahmas
Kendrick Frost, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 2nd Round to Brookings Blizzard
Matt Stoia, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 3rd Round to Shreveport Mudbugs
Davis Pennington, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 3rd Round to Wilkes-Barre Scranton Knights
Andrew Garby, Michigan Hockey Advancement….. 4th Round to Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Cole Gibbs, Michigan Hockey Advancement & Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 5th Round to Maryland Black Bears
Carson Riddle, Detroit Center of Excellence….. 5th Round to Austin Bruins
Braiden Dorfman, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 6th Round to Aberdeen Wings
Dylan Moulton, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 6th Round to Chippewa Steel
Cannon Green, Thunder ‘AAA’ & Detroit Center of Excellence….. 6th Round to Philadelphia Rebels
Owen Kelly, Detroit 8 Week Progression Program….. 9th Round to New Jersey Titans
Ryan Dickinson, Detroit Center of Excellence & 8 Week Progression Program….. 11th Round to Odessa Jackalopes
Gabe Potyk, Michigan Hockey Advancement….. 11th Round to Lone Star Brahmas
Camden Theising, Thunder ‘AAA’….. 15th Round to Chippewa Steel
11 #TPHTrained Players Prepare for 2018 NHL Draft
With the 2018 NHL Entry Draft on the horizon, Total Package Hockey would like to acknowledge the following 11 #TPHTrained players who appeared on the NHL Central Scouting mid-term rankings back in January:
Bode Wilde… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence.
Blade Jenkins… Saginaw Spirit… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Drew DeRidder… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Alec Regula… London Knights… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program and Michigan Hockey Advancement.
Jonathan Gruden… US National Team Development Program… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program.
Caleb Everett… Saginaw Spirit… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Paul Cotter… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit 8 Week Progression Program.
Renars Krastenbergs… Oshawa Generals… Thunder ‘AAA’.
Cole Krygier… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Christian Krygier… Lincoln Stars… TPH-Detroit Center of Excellence and 8 Week Progression Program.
Ben Schultheis… Minnesota Magicians… Thunder ‘AAA.’
“We’re incredibly proud of these players,” said TPH Director of Player Development Brandon Naurato. “Having worked with almost all of them personally, I can attest to their work ethic, their drive and their determination – they’ve reached this point because they’re willing to put in the work, and they also know that they must maintain that level moving forward.”
All of us within the TPH family would like to wish these 11 young men the very best of luck in the draft, which gets underway Friday evening in Dallas, TX.
Seven #TPHTrained Players Selected in 2018 NHL Draft
DALLAS – The Total Package Hockey staff is proud to congratulate our #TPHTrained players who heard their names called at the 2018 NHL Draft.
Seven players with TPH ties were selected by NHL franchises during the two-day draft at American Airlines Center, home of the Dallas Stars.
“We are incredibly proud of these players,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “To be at the Draft and to hear their names called, it was an emotional experience. They have earned this moment, to be in the brightest hockey spotlight one can have at that point in their career. It’s another step in the journey, and it’s a big one for them. We know they will continue to work and train and use this past weekend as a jumping point for even better moments in their hockey careers.”
For the first time, players from the Total Package Hockey Center of Excellence were eligible for the NHL Draft, and four former CoE student-athletes were claimed – Bode Wilde (Birmingham, Mich./New York Islanders), Blade Jenkins (Jackson, Mich./New York Islanders), Christian Krygier (Novi, MIch./New York Islanders) and Cole Krygier (Novi, Mich./Florida Panthers).
“We spent every single day with these players when they were with us at the Center of Excellence, and we couldn’t be happier for them,” said TPH Director of Player Development Brandon Naurato. “The time and effort they put in, on and off the ice, set them up for this special moment that most hockey players can only dream of; we’re so happy for them and their families right now.”
Three other players who participate in TPH programs were selected, as well, in the 2018 Draft – Alec Regula (West Bloomfield, Mich./Detroit Red Wings), Jonathan Gruden (Rochester Hills, Mich./Ottawa Senators) and Paul Cotter (Canton, Mich./Las Vegas Golden Knights).
2018 NHL Draft results
(Name, draft position, NHL organization, TPH programs)
Bode Wilde – Round 2, No. 41 overall – New York Islanders – TPH CoE
Alec Regula – Round 3, No. 67 overall – Detroit Red Wings – Eight Week Progression Program and Michigan Hockey Advancement
Jonathan Gruden – Round 4, No. 95 overall – Ottawa Senators – Eight Week Progression Program
Paul Cotter – Round 4, No. 115 overall – Las Vegas Golden Knights – Eight Week Progression Program
Blade Jenkins – Round 5, No. 134 overall – New York Islanders – TPH CoE, Eight Week Progression Program
Christian Krygier – Round 7, No. 196 overall – New York Islanders – TPH CoE, Eight Week Progression Program
Cole Krygier – Round 7, No. 201 overall – Florida Panthers – TPH CoE, Eight Week Progression Program
ABOUT TPH: Founded in 2001, Total Package Hockey is a hockey service provider with the vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of players, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world, one choice at a time. Our staff is committed to providing positive, energetic, hands-on instruction and mentorship, in an effort to develop each individual on and off the ice. If each individual develops as a player, athlete and person, he or she will be better prepared to advance to the highest levels of junior, collegiate and professional hockey, while learning the skills necessary for success in the ultimate game: the game of life.
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26 #TPHTrained Players Invited to 2018 NHL Team Development Camps
The Total Package Hockey staff is proud to congratulate the 26 #TPHTrained players who have received invitations to 2018 NHL team development camps this summer.
“Whether they were drafted by their respective organizations or they received free-agent invitations, these are prestigious opportunities for these players, and well-earned honors,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “With these camp invites, they get to compete against some of the best players in the world while receiving elite training and education. This is why our entire team does what we do – to see young men take another step toward achieving the ultimate dream of playing in the National Hockey League.
“This is also an awesome milestone to reach for all of TPH team members, all of the countless hours our coaches commit and to TPH director of player development Brandon Naurato, who has us on the cutting edge of skill development. He sees the game unlike anyone I have spent time with and spends time everyday researching, trying out and implementing new concepts that all TPH student-athletes can take advantage of.”
The TPH curriculum has been built for dedicated student-athletes who love to compete every day. Naurato, who leads TPH in player development, was invited to assist with the Detroit Red Wings’ development camp, giving him first-hand knowledge of the experience these players are receiving.
“It doesn’t get much better than this for summer training and summer hockey,” Naurato said. “Players are competing for opportunities and spots with organizations, which means it’s top-notch competition for these guys. At the same time, everybody is here to learn and improve and connect; it makes for a unique and fun stretch of time for the players and the staffs at each of these development camps. We’re incredibly proud of the TPH-trained guys who are attending these camps, and we know they’re setting themselves up for even more success.”
The #TPHTrained players at NHL camps:
Drew Hunter – Toronto Maple Leafs – Eight Week Progression Program
Marcus Crawford – Detroit Red Wings – Eight Week Progression Program
Sam Miletic – Pittsburgh Penguins – Eight Week Progression Program
Griffin Luce – Buffalo Sabres – Eight Week Progression Program
Tony Calderone – Dallas Stars – Eight Week Progression Program
Luke Morgan – Detroit Red Wings – Eight Week Progression Program
Jake Slaker – Las Vegas Golden Knights- Eight Week Progression Program
Nick Boka – Minnesota Wild – Eight Week Progression Program
Brenden Warren – Philadelphia Flyers – Eight Week Progression Program
Colin Larkin – Edmonton Oilers – Eight Week Progression Program
Ben Schultheis – Anaheim Ducks – Thunder AAA alum and Eight Week Progression Program
Will MacKinnon – Pittsburgh Penguins – TPH CoE
Mitchell Fossier – Boston Bruins – Thunder AAA alum, Eight Week Progression Program
Zach Solow – Florida Panthers – Thunder AAA alum
Cooper Marody – Edmonton Oilers – Eight Week Progression Program
Mitch Eliot – Carolina Hurricanes – Thunder AAA alum, Eight Week Progression Program
Eamon McAdam – New York Islanders – OHL Cup
Luke Martin – Carolina Hurricanes – Eight Week Progression Program
Cole Krygier – Florida Panthers – TPH CoE, Eight Week Progression Program
Christian Krygier – New York Islanders – Eight Week Progression Program
Jonathan Gruden – Ottawa Senators – Eight Week Progression Program
Paul Cotter – Las Vegas Golden Knights – Eight Week Progression Program
Cooper Zech – Washington Capitals – Eight Week Progression Program
Jack Studnicka – Boston Bruins – Eight Week Progression Program, OHL Cup
Blade Jenkins – New York Islanders – TPH CoE, Eight Week Progression Program
Bode Wilde – New York Islanders – TPH CoE
Alec Regula – Detroit Red Wings – OHL Cup, Michigan Hockey Advancement
Renars Krastenbergs – Pittsburgh Penguins – Thunder AAA alum
ABOUT TPH: Founded in 2001, Total Package Hockey is a hockey service provider with the vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of players, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world, one choice at a time. Our staff is committed to providing positive, energetic, hands-on instruction and mentorship, in an effort to develop each individual on and off the ice. If each individual develops as a player, athlete and person, he or she will be better prepared to advance to the highest levels of junior, collegiate and professional hockey, while learning the skills necessary for success in the ultimate game: the game of life.
Rutger McGroarty commits to Notre Dame
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Rutger McGroarty on committing to Notre Dame.
One of the top players in the 2004 birth-year class, McGroarty announced today that he has verbally committed to Jeff Jackson and the Fighting Irish hockey program.
“There is just no other place like it – I feel like it’s a home,” McGroarty said in a story on MiHockey.com. “I talked with a bunch of the players and they didn’t have one negative thing to say about Notre Dame. The coaches are top notch with Coach Jackson, Coach Slaggert, and Coach Pooley.”
McGroarty, a student-athlete at the TPH Center of Excellence in Detroit, is a forward with the Honeybaked 14U team. He has helped his HB squad capture back-to-back Michigan Amateur Hockey Association state championships.
He has spent the last three school years at the CoE while also participating on other TPH programs.
“TPH has had such a big impact in my hockey game – skating every day with a bunch of high-end hockey players who all want to be successful in the game,” McGroarty said. “It’s hard not to get better when you’re competing with and against a bunch of kids like that.”
His father, Jim, is a Player Development Coach and Mentor at the TPH CoE, as well.
TPH Detroit@TPHDetroitCongrats to #TPHCoE student-athlete @RutgerMcgroarty on his commitment to Notre Dame! #TPHFamily
Hunter Brzustewicz commits to Michigan
Total Package Hockey is proud to congratulate Hunter Brzustewicz on his commitment to the University of Michigan.
Considered one of the top defensemen in the 2004 birth-year class, Brzustewicz announced today that he has verbally committed to Mel Pearson and the Wolverines’ hockey program.
“I picked Michigan because it’s a great school and close to home,” Brzustewicz said in a MiHockey.com story. “When I asked people about Michigan, they say everything’s great, nothing bad about it. I just feel at home there and the coaches are awesome – real good guys.
“It’s been my dream school since I was little, when I first stepped onto the ice.”
A student-athlete at the TPH Center of Excellence in Detroit, Brzustewicz has spent the majority of his youth hockey career with Honeybaked, helping his HB squad to multiple state titles and an International Silver Stick championship.
He has spent two years with TPH-Detroit, and Brzustewicz said his experience on and off the ice has helped him develop both as a player and a person.
“I’ve been there for two years now, and TPH has helped me a lot because of all the great coaches there,” Brzustewicz said. “They help us become real men, not just kids, and on the hockey side, their skill work is unbelievable. My shot has improved a lot, my skills, everything all-around – hockey IQ, watching video every day, seeing those players do it, it just makes me want to do it too.”
TPH Detroit@TPHDetroitCongrats to #TPHCoE student-athlete @brzustewicz4 on his commitment to the University of Michigan! #TPHFamily
Dalton Norris to play with NTDP; Thomas Stift also practicing in Plymouth
Total Package Hockey is proud to announce that Center of Excellence student-athlete Dalton Norris has been invited to practice with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, and will skate with the Under-18 Team in their game against the Muskegon Lumberjacks Thursday.
Norris, the younger brother of NTDP alum Josh Norris, is currently a defenseman with the Oakland Jr. Grizzlies 18U team. He is the son of Dwayne Norris, TPH Detroit’s director of hockey.
“The TPH team is super excited for Dalton, one of our new student-athletes at the TPH CoE in Bloomfield, Mich.,” said TPH CEO Nathan Bowen. “He’s been working incredibly hard both on and off the ice, and he’s getting a nice reward for it.”
Dalton Norris is working towards becoming the third sibling to play college hockey; Josh is a sophomore forward with the Michigan Wolverines, and Coale is also a sophomore forward with the Ferris State Bulldogs.
He’s not the only CoE student-athlete earning opportunities with the NTDP; Thomas Stift has been practicing with Team USA in Plymouth, as well.
Stift, a native of Chino Hills, Calif., has moved to Michigan to join the CoE and play for Belle Tire 16U.
He has skated with the NTDP numerous times over the last few weeks.
Stay tuned for more…
ABOUT TPH: Founded in 2001, Total Package Hockey is a hockey service provider with the vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of players, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world, one choice at a time. Our staff is committed to providing positive, energetic, hands-on instruction and mentorship, in an effort to develop each individual on and off the ice. If each individual develops as a player, athlete and person, he or she will be better prepared to advance to the highest levels of junior, collegiate and professional hockey, while learning the skills necessary for success in the ultimate game: the game of life.
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Total Package Hockey’s #TPHTrained numbers at pro, college and juniors continue to grow
- NHL – 40
- NCAA – 151
- USHL – 163
- NAHL – 104
- OHL – 92
- NTDP/Team USA (international) – 11
ABOUT TPH: Founded in 2001, Total Package Hockey is a hockey service provider with the vision to become the world leader in positively impacting the lives of student-athletes through the game of hockey. TPH prides itself on operating at a standard that exceeds expectations of players, families, coaches, advisors and all other entities of the hockey world, one choice at a time. Our staff is committed to providing positive, energetic, hands-on instruction and mentorship, in an effort to develop each individual on and off the ice. If each individual develops as a player, athlete and person, he or she will be better prepared to advance to the highest levels of junior, collegiate and professional hockey, while learning the skills necessary for success in the ultimate game: the game of life.
For more information about TPH, click here
For more information about the TPH Center of Excellence, click here