First ever MEET the STARS night shows strong partnership with High School Programs
Over 35 Grand Valley Amateur Hockey Association (GVAHA) players took the ice on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, alongside the Hudsonville and Jenison High School Hockey players as part of the “Meet the STARS” nights being held in partnership with the area high school teams. GVAHA has a long relationship with the Hudsonville, Jenison and Grandville High School Hockey programs. Not only did we recognize the current STARS players, but also recognize GVAHA Alumni currently playing or coaching on the high school teams.
GVAHA Alumni currently playing on the Hudsonville High School team includes:
Will Ogle
Mason Weerstra
Tyler Smith
Reece Wigent
JJ Sauve
Cy Doerr
Austin Terpstra
Thaddaeus Waalkes
Nate McDaid
Jared Baas
Nate Folkert
Jack Beltz
Dylan DeVree
Will Ford
Kaleb Goodemoot
Eli Markvluwer
Cam Griep
Clay Griep
Quentin DeMyer
Sam Boelema
Coach Doug Wickstrom (prior GVAHA coach)
Coach Austin Forest (prior GVAHA player)
GVAHA Alumni currently playing on the Jenison High School team includes:
Brett Batten
Jake Voss
Brandon Velma
Xander Hall
Cade Elliott
David Faasse
Austin Howey
Clayton Boerigter
Jackson Terpstra
Hunter Schrauger
Ethan Vandesteeg
Skylar Vining
Tej Kothari
Ryan Schab
Coach Jack Williams (current GVAHA coach and Co-Hockey Director)
These events will be held three times during the current season and the excitement is felt for both the STARS and High School players. The next event will be January 6th at the Grandville vs. Reeths Puffer game.