MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Daniel Miscavish posted incredible numbers last season as a rookie for the Metro Jets.
Playing for the MJDP team, the 2001-born Macomb, Mich., native went 15-1-5 with a 1.81 GAA, .930 save percentage and three shutouts.
Miscavish is looking to rack up bigger numbers this coming season after re-signing with the Jets last week.
“It was an easy decision to return to the Jets,” said Miscavish. “The way this program is ran is perfect for players, and it is a prime example of what I’m looking for as a hockey player. Obviously, last season didn’t end as it should have. We came in to nationals and we didn’t play our best hockey when it was needed. We came up one point short from that next step and that stays with you. We’re going to be hungrier than ever this season, and we all know what we can accomplish.
“It’s now about making sure it gets done.”
“Danny is coming off a big year and was one the league’s top performers,” added Jets coach-GM Justin Quenneville. “Deservingly, he was awarded with the all-star tag and was a big reason for his team’s success. He helped his team make a nationals run that came up short by one game to make the final four while going 2-0 in net. He is a competitor, battles for every play and most importantly, is a great teammate. Coaches love him because he is low maintenance, shows up every day wanting to be the best, and listens to instruction when needed. He will get even more NCAA interest like several of our commits got last year.”
Randy Wilson, the Jets’ goaltending instructor, said getting Miscavish back in the fold “is huge for us as an organization and will definitely solidify our goaltending with our Jets team.”
“Danny’s game as a goalie really blossomed last season,” Wilson said. “His game maturity and positional disciplines improved exponentially, and his competitive spirit proved a huge asset to our MJDP team.
I have no doubt that him coming back to play for our program again will undoubtedly lead to serious NCAA college team interest.”
Miscavish said his biggest improvement last season wasn’t in any of his movements to make a save, but rather in a more important area of his game.
“The biggest thing for me last year was simply thinking the game,” he said. “I started to understand how hockey should be played. The goalie side of things was all Randy. He showed me new things that seem small but make all the difference. The way he coaches makes me a better goaltender. The coaches expect the best from us every single day and that really goes a long way.”
Now prepping for Jets’ training camp at the beginning of next month, Miscavish has his eyes set on being a leader in 2021-22.
“As a returner this year, I just want the younger guys to see how lucky they are to be here,” said Miscavish. “Nothing really compares to what we do as a team. We are always having fun but at the same time, taking care of business. The situation we are in is perfect for building players and not everyone gets that opportunity.”
For the rest of summer, Miscavish will be finishing playing for the Michigan Athlete Training (MAT) team in the Eastside Elite Hockey League and working.
