MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Gutenberg Joins River Bandits Scouting Staff
Date:06/13/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
In yet another effort to improve the Holland River Bandits on the ice, we are pleased to announce the addition of Bill Gutenberg to the scouting staff. Bill grew up playing hockey in the suburban Detroit area at the age of 5 years old. He played in the Great Lakes Junior hockey league for the Redford Royals Junior A team for two years. Bill received a scholarship offer t...
Symons Commits to Iowa State
Date:05/23/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Symons Commits to Iowa State The first Holland River Bandit to commit to a college is forward Jon Symons. Symons who is truly a student athlete has been a blessing to the River Bandit organization. Symons who hails from Ames, Iowa has family ties to the University itself. Symons has used junior hockey to his advantage. “Jon was an average player when he started his Junior career, he worked...
River Bandits Sign 4
Date:05/22/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The Holland River Bandits are pleased to announce the signings of Phillip Molton, Brendon Hanser, Kyle Sada and Connor Eckheardt. Hanser and Sada are returning to the Bandits from last season, Molton and Eckheardt will be playing his first season for the Bandits in the MWJHL. All four boys fit the River Bandit program, they all have great character, strong work eth...
Norman Tobin Joins the River Bandits Recruiting Staff
Date:05/06/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Norman Tobin - Canadian Scout Norm played his minor hockey in Toronto in the M.T.H.L with St. Mikes and the Young Nationals, followed by a few years with the Bolton Bruins. Norm started his Junior career, with the Caledon Flyers Jr. C for 2 years and then 2 years with the Bramalea Blues Jr. B team. After a successful junior career Norm attended the Boston Br...
River Bandits Continue to Grow
Date:05/03/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The Holland River Bandits took the next step in changing their organization. The newest change is the addition of Cynthia King as a fitness consultant for the team. Some people would say, “big deal, yes, it is, Cynthia works with NHL players, and now she will be helping the River Bandits, as far as we’re concerned we are lucky to have her on board,” said a River Band...
Chad Wilcox Joins Bandits Scouting Staff
Date:04/26/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Chad Wilcox: Chad has extensive experience playing hockey at the junior, college, and professional level. He played junior hockey in Salt Lake City in the WSHL. NCAA College hockey at the State University of New York (SUNY) Cortland and in the ACHA at Weber State. He continued on to play professional hockey up until 2009 with teams in the ECHL, LNAH, UHL, SPHL, EPHL hockey leagues. ...
River Bandits add Dennis Chighisola to Scouting Staff
Date:04/24/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The Holland River Bandits are proud to announce the addition of 40+ year hockey veteran Dennis Chighisola to the River Bandits Scouting staff. Dennis Chighisola grew up, played, and then coached in and around the hockey hotbed of Boston, Massachusetts. Dennis possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education & Coaching, plus a Minor in Instructional Media (mainly fo...
New Look for the Holland River Bandits
Date:04/23/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Most teams or Junior Hockey organizations have the same way of making changes, new coach, slap some paint on the locker-room, or the team bus and some empty promises of championships! The Holland River Bandits have a different approach. In order to set themselves apart the River Bandits have chosen a new direction under some new guidance and the changes are happening on a daily basis ...
MWJHL Players of the week
Date:02/26/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The Midwest Junior Hockey League, a proud member of the Amateur Athletic Union, announced today its players of the week for the period ending Sunday, Feb. 24. The players of the week are voted on by league staff, coaches and general managers. Player of the Week – Bryce Stenstrom, Holland River Bandits Stenstrom recorded 12 points last weekend...
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Date:02/20/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
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What the Scoreboard Doesn't Show
Date:02/01/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
In the game of hockey, there are many aspects to the game. One that is not commonly looked at is respect or sportsmanship. It is also something that is commonly overlooked by teams. Even in pro hockey, it can be a subject far from the game. This may result in a part of the game no one wants to see. Fighting and sportsmanship seem like they do not go together. However, two player...
Road Trip
Date:01/24/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Like most teams, road trips are one of the most exciting times during the year. No matter how long they seem to be, they are a great place for stories to be born. People may think nothing exciting happens between rinks, but players have other ideas. At 5:00 a.m., players begin to arrive at the Edge Ice Arena for their long awaited trip to Bloomington, Illinois. You would think that ev...
Bandits fall to Tennyson in Heartbreaker
Date:01/17/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
After coming off a 9-4 loss to Tennyson two weeks ago, Holland looked to find redemption. Also, a huge three points were needed from the weekend to remain competitive in the playoff race. On Saturday night, hot tempers boiled over in one of the most exciting games of the year for the Bandits. Neither team would give an inch, sending the game into overtime. This would have been the first...
Tennyson Blanks Bandits...
Date:01/17/2013 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Tennyson came right out of the gates to take control of the game. The Bandits looked flat and not ready to play on an early Sunday morning game. No one would have expected the downfall of the team after the amazing performance they put up last night. Tennyson would surprise Holland with a goal 15 seconds into the game. After this early tally, the Bandits would not be able to find the edg...
Holland youngster Bussing playing mature game for River Bandits
Date:12/20/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Holland youngster Bussing playing mature game for River Bandits Initially, Cory Bussing went to the Holland River Bandits’ tryout camp this past summer hoping to make an impression and earn a spot for next year’s team. Just 16, the Muskegon, Mich., native had planned on playing for the Michigan Nationals midget team this year and never thought ...
Bandits Fall to Street Cats
Date:12/14/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Although Cam Fisher would record his second hat trick of the year, it would not be enough to overcome the Wisconsin team. The Bandits would jump out to a early 1-0 lead in the first period with Cam’s first goal of the game. Abram Prince would add to the tally 5 minutes later, making the score 2-0. This would make the crowd believe they were off to an early rout of this talented Wi...
Bandits Topple Rhinelander
Date:12/14/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Offense would be the story of the game yet again for both teams. The River Bandits would shoot out to a 5-2 lead at the end of the first period. Bryce Stenstrom would put up a hat trick in the first period. Cam Fisher would also put up a goal to add to his season totals. Cory Bussing, an unlikely goal scorer, would go coast to coast, shredding the Rhinelander defense to score the ...
River Bandits Announce Matt Wiedenhoeft Head Coach.
Date:12/14/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The new year is a season of change, and the Holland River Bandits are beginning their changes early! As most of you know, Coach Jason McCrimmon has separated from the team to devote more time to his Detroit-based hockey program for inner-city youth. He leaves the team in capable hands, as Scout Matt Wiedenhoeft has stepped in as head coach. From Muskegon, Wiedenhoeft brings coaching e...
Bandits Sweep Lightning
Date:12/06/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
A slow start by the Bandits led to the team falling behind by two goals early in the first period. The Lightning’s lone power play goal would be scored only 3 minutes into the game. The goal was scored by Alex Kerbs. Only 40 seconds later, another goal would be added to the Lightning’s lead by Andrew Defauw. They Bandits knew wha...
Bandits Blank Lightning
Date:12/06/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
A high paced affair took place at the Edge Ice Arena on Friday night. Hollandlooked to extend their win streak to three. The Lighting on the other end of the winning spectrum looked to pick up their third win of the year. Both teams were ready to go full force and demolish the opposition. The first period held no scoring but ...
Weekend Recap Oct. 19-21 MWJHL
Date:10/21/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
Friday: All 10 teams were in action Friday and all five games in the Midwest Junior Hockey League yielded tremendous action. Friday afternoon in Bloomington, Ill., Kyle Schmor scored his second goal of the game at 19:57 of the third period to tie the game and the Jr. Blaze went on to defeat the Michigan Ice Dogs 5-4 in a thrilling seven-round shootout. Joseph Clemente&nb...
MWJHL Weekly Update
Date:10/19/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
The Midwest Junior Hockey League will see all 10 teams on the ice this weekend with 11 games in all. Three of those games take place in Rhinelander as the Street Cats host the Soo Firehawks for a three-game set Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at Rhinelander Ice Arena. “The Street Cats are ready for the three games with the Soo Firehawks,&rdq...
Current Happenings
Date:10/04/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
All 10 Midwest Junior Hockey League teams are in action this weekend, with the Bloomington Jr. Blaze and Great Lakes Lightning seeing their first games of the season. The MWJHL has a total of 12 games total – four Friday night, five on Saturday night and three on Sunday. Both teams making their season debuts have nothing but optimism at this point. ...
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Date:10/04/2012 Source:MWJHL: Holland River Bandits
HollandRiverBandits on The Move Written By: Matt Wiedenhoeft – Advisor & TJHN Contributor Holland, MI– An ownership group has put in long hours in order to allow Holland, MIto have its first Junior hockey team. Deveri Del Core and Rich Teglia have made the necessary sacrifices needed for a strong franchise. The HollandRiverBandits – a membe...
