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Rendle to play at Bismarck
May 17, 2009
Sam Rendle will play his hockey with the Bismarck Bobcats of the NAHL next
season.
Full story
Three make Twin Ports Prep All-Star game
by Jason Merritt
Three Grand Rapids players have been selected for the league's inaugural
all star game. Goaltender Dom Deguiseppi posted 2 wins with a 1.50 goals
against average and a 94.6% saves percentage while playing for Team Subway.
Ryan Dumm had 3 assists and A.J. Merritt posted 3 goals and 6 assists both
playing for Team Stewart's. Regular season play has concluded and the league is
conducting its playoffs. The all star game is set for May 19th at 7pm and will
be held at Mars Lakeview Arena.
A.J. Merritt to play in USHL Chicago Showcase
April 16-20
A.J. Merritt will be participating in the USHL Chicago Showcase in April.
Players from across the country will play six games in four days in a USHL
pre-draft scouting tournament, April 16-20. Players were invited by the USHL
Bureau of Central Scouting.
Eight Thunderhawks Participate in Twins Ports Prep League
By Jason Merritt
Eight Grand Rapids underclassmen will showcase their talents in the first
year of the Twin Ports Prep League. Full story
Several Thunderhawks to play on Spring Select Teams
Spring hockey is in full force
Sam Rendle (Sr.) Defenseman - Great 8 - Section 7A/7AA
A.J. Merritt (Jr.) Defenseman - Select 17 - Section 7A/7AA
Dom DeGuisseppi (So.) Goaltender - Select 17 - Section 7A/7AA
John Skrbec (Jr.) Forward - Select 17 - Section 7A/7AA
Matt How (So.) Forward - Gopher State - North
Patrick Moore (So.) Forward - Gopher State - North
Zach Dick (So.) Defenseman - Gopher State - North
A.J. Merritt (Jr.) Defenseman - Gopher State -North
Three Grand Rapids players named PHN All-Area
Prep Hockey North declares it's all area teams
Sam Rendle (Sr.) Defenseman - First Team
John Skrbec (Jr.) Forward - Third Team
A.J. Underwood (Sr.) Goaltender - Honorable Mention
Four Thunderhawks named All-Conference
All-Iron Range Conference
Sam Rendle (Sr.) Defenseman
A.J. Underwood (Sr.) Goaltender
John Skrbec (Jr.) Forward
Patrick Moore (So.) Forward
GRHS Hockey Online Player of the Year
Class A-Ben Hanowski (Little Falls)
Class AA-Nick Leddy (Eden Prairie)
GRHS Hockey Online Team MVP
#8, Senior, Sam Rendle
For the second consecutive season, Sam Rendle has been named GRHS Hockey
Online Team MVP. Rendle led the Grand Rapids offensive from the blue line. He
had 14 goals and 25 assists for 39 points this season. In his three year
Thunderhawk career he accumulated 23 goals and 57 assists for 80 points. Rendle
was the captain and true leader of this team from day one. When things got rough
in a mid-season game against Bloomington Jefferson, he was there to protect his
teammates. Rendle had a great career and scored several big goals in the orange
and black. Rendle plans to continue his hockey career in either the NAHL or USHL
next season.
GRHS Hockey Online Hardest Worker Award
#3, Sophomore, Matt How
Matt How was a vital part of the 2008-2009 Thunderhawks club. He motor
started running the first day of tryouts and it may not have stopped yet. How
had five goals and nine assists for 14 points in his first season with the
varsity. He seemed to be a pest to opponents all season long. Despite possibly
being the smallest player on the team, How had two of the three biggest hits of
the season. In Edina, How flattened Anders Lee who was a Mr. Hockey finalists.
Later on in Coleraine, Matt How destroyed a Greenway Raider with what has been
deemed the hit of the year. How's presence on the fore check and his motor that
is probably still running earned him the title of GRHS Hockey Online Hardest
Worker.
#1 Moment of the Year
February 13th vs. International Falls
Grand Rapids and International Falls were tied at two late in the third
period when International Falls broke into the zone with an odd man rush. After
a great pass, it looked like the Falls player had the whole next to shoot at,
but Grand Rapids goaltender A.J. Underwood made the save of the season just
before the final horn to send the game to overtime. In overtime, Underwood made
another spectacular saves to help the Thunderhawks earn the tie.
#2 Moment of the Year
December 2nd @ Cloquet
Grand Rapids trailed Cloquet 4-2 with under four minutes to go on opening
night in Cloquet. The Thunderhawks stormed back and it started when Brad
Horsmann scored with 3:47 to go in regulation. With just 1:21 to go, John Skrbec
tied the game up. Although the game ended in a 4-4 tie, it was the comeback of
the year for the boys in orange and black.
#3 Moment of the Year
February 10th @ Hibbing
Grand Rapids senior goaltender A.J. Underwood stole the show in Hibbing.
The Thunderhawks finished off the season sweep of Hibbing. Sam Rendle scored,
Brad Horsmann scored a goal and added an assist, John Skrbec added two assists,
and Patrick Moore had an assist. The story of the night was Underwood. He
stopped all 42 shots that came his way. Grand Rapids got doubled up in shots,
but left Hibbing with a 2-0 win.
#4 Moment of the Year
January 3rd @ Anoka
Grand Rapids took to the road for a big section 7AA matchup against the
Anoka Tornadoes. The Thunderhawks cruised to a huge 8-2 victory. John Skrbec had
a hat trick (two of the goals were shorthanded), he also added an assist.
Patrick Moore had two goals and an assist in the game also. A.J. Underwood made
22 stops in goal for the orange and black as they improved to 5-6-1 overall and
2-1-1 in section 7AA play.
#5 Moment of the Year
December 11th vs. Greenway
Grand Rapids powered past archrival Greenway, 8-0. A.J. Underwood recorded
a 24 save shutout against his former club. Grand Rapids threw 58 shots on goal
in the game. A.J. Merritt had two goals and an assist while Matt How and Sam
Rendle each had three assists.
Alumni Extra: Patrick White
Forward, University of Minnesota (WHCA)
Patrick White has continued his hockey career at the University of
Minnesota. The extra
Alumni Extra: Joe Stejskal
Defenseman, Dartmouth College (ECAC)
Joe Stejskal has continued his hockey career at Dartmouth College. The
extra
Alumni Extra: Tim How
Goaltender, North Dakota State University (ACHA)
Tim How has continued his hockey career at North Dakota State University.
The extra
Blue Line Club Autographed Jersey Fundraiser Complete
Trevor Arends wins
The Grand Rapids High School Hockey Blue Line Club has completed its
autographed jersey fundraiser. Trevor Arends won the jersey that was donated by
Tony Serratore. More here
Three Chosen for Minnesota Army National Guard All-Star Game
Rendle, Underwood, Skrbec named to team Iron Range
Three Grand Rapids Thunderhawks were named to the Army National Guard All-Star game this
year. Junior John Skrbec will be making his first appearance. He had 13 goals
and 17 assists for 30 points this season. Senior A.J. Underwood will also be
making his first All-Star Game appearance. He was 11-9-4 on the season with a
2.64 GAA and a .908 save %. Sam Rendle (Sr.) will be making his second
appearance on the Iron Range All-Star Team. Rendle had 14 goals and 25 assists
for 39 points this year. He finished his Thunderhawk career with 80 points.
Rendle will be wearing the "C" as captain of the Iron Range team. For more
information, look here.
New Photos from Grand Rapids game at Anoka on Jan. 3. Click
here.
Edina Classic Pictures from GRHS grad and professional photographer Pete
Wachsberger.
Edina Game Pictures
Eden Prairie Game Pictures
Also pictures at the Edina classic were taken by
Twin Cities Photography.
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