Our roster is a young one, featuring nine sophomores and two freshmen. While we are younger than many varsity teams, every player on our roster is capable of competing and prepared to play at the varsity level.

This season has brought some expected growing pains with a new coaching staff and an influx of newer players, but we are making steady progress and learning something new every day. We are fortunate to be part of a co-op with multiple schools, which allows us to build a competitive, top-tier varsity program and showcase the best talent from our communities.

A little about me: I grew up playing hockey in Muskegon and graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 2005. I spent two years in Minnesota, where I developed a strong passion for coaching and gained valuable knowledge of the game. I brought that experience back to my alma mater, where we enjoyed a great deal of success. With my children attending Spring Lake schools, coaching in the community where I live was important to me. My goal is to help build a strong, respected hockey program, one that my kids, and others in our community, can be proud to be part of someday

Paxton Wiedenhoeft
9th Grade
Defense
How long have you been playing hockey? 11 years
Is there anything you do to mentally or physically prepare for a game? I prepare mentally by taking deep breaths. I prepare physically by eating well.
What would you say is your team's biggest strength? Definitely our speed is a huge benefit! 
Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career? My Dad. He always encourages me to be my best.

How many years have you played hockey?: 6 years. This is my 2nd year playing Grand Haven Buccaneers hockey co-op through my high school

What do you enjoy most about playing hockey?:  I enjoy being with my teammates and just having fun!

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career and why? My Grandpa has been my biggest influence in my hockey career because he always pushes me to be the best and gives me good advice. 

What has been your favorite hockey memory with your high school team?: Last year when we went up to Traverse City on a charter bus and played against Petoskey and Gaylord.

 

 

Is there anything you do to prepare mentally and physically before a game? I’ve been playing hockey for 12 years now so I know it’s important to get a good night's sleep and to make sure I am eating healthy. 

 

What would you say is the team's biggest strength? Having a big bench because it gives you opportunity to work with different people to try and see who you mesh with. 

 Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career? My mom and dad, for supporting me and letting me make my own decisions. I also have to mention Coach Tom Dreager.  He was such a charismatic coach who believed in me the most. Also, Phil Russell who is a Spring Laker, telling me all kinds of stories of what it was like playing for the Blackhawks during the 80’s. 

 

How long have you been playing hockey? 12 years.

What do you enjoy most about hockey? I enjoy the team camaraderie the most.

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career? My family has been the biggest influence on my hockey career.  

What is your favorite hockey memory? My favorite hockey memory is our team dinners! It’s a chance to bond off the ice.

 

How long have you been playing hockey? 12 years 

What's the team’s biggest strength? We are super tight knitted.

Who has been the biggest influence on hockey career? My former coach, Trevor Johnson, he taught me a ton and always pushed me to be my best on and off the ice.

Game most looking forward to: The West Ottawa game because it’s a big rivalry game. 

 

How many years have you played hockey?: 12

What would you say is your team’s biggest strength?  Everyone works hard and works together.

Who has been the biggest influence on your hockey career? My Coach, Chris Cutter. When I was younger, he taught me a lot and made the game fun.

Which game are you most looking forward to this season? The Grandville game, because it will really test us. 

 

How long have you been playing hockey? 12 

What would you say is your favorite thing about playing hockey? Putting in the hard work to improve every day and pushing myself to always do better.  It can be very rewarding.

Who has been your biggest influence on your hockey career? My former coach, Trevor Johnson. He taught me the value of hard work and made me a smarter hockey player. 

My favorite memory is hanging out with my teammates in the locker room before practice. 

 

How many years have you played hockey? 13 years

How do you prepare mentally and physically for a game?  By visualizing the game and listening to loud music 

What do you think is your teams biggest strength this season? We are much closer as a team this year.   With Coach Langlois and his desire to win is providing us with an opportunity for success.    

Who has been you biggest influence on your hockey career and why? My dad has always loved the game of hockey.   He introduced me to the sport when I was very young and taught me the fundamentals.   I appreciate his passion for Red Wings Hockey and always being at the rink.   

 

How many years have you played hockey? 9 years

Our biggest strength is working hard in practice and buying into the culture that our team is creating.

My parents for their endless support and always pushing me to be better.

I’m looking forward to our match up with Traverse City West, because if we win, we get the trophy that goes back and forth bet