Danny

Danny is a coach with the Jets since 2024. Coach Vanderwiel was instrumental with all 3 teams in helping each continue their in and post season success. Roles include: head coaching, development, video, academy…. He continues his junior coaching after finishing a successful pro career. Prior to the pro ranks, he played 4 years in the OHL for the Plymouth Whalers. Not only did Danny have a successful playing career, but showed strong leadership skills as a captain in the OHL and the pro ranks. (resume)

Testimonials

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A huge benefit I see with the Metro Jets is first the coaching staff and the focus on maximizing player potential and moving them onto the next level.

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Steven Oleksy

JETS ALUM
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I trusted Coach Q’s process and just worked as hard as I could every day. He helped develop me and helped me earn an opportunity to play in the NAHL.

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David Chavis

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I was disappointed I didn’t make the NAHL coming from AAA hockey, but I knew when I signed with the Jets, I would get another chance. And I did.

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Kyle Gierman

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Metro and the coaches have been great when it comes to developing and moving up players to NAHL. I’m so happy I chose to play for the Jets.

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Mathias Tellström

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The Jets and the coaching staff are the reason why I got called up to the NAHL and the USHL in one season.

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Kevin Shand

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The Jets provided me with the means to improve and coaches helped me develop minor details that had a great impact on my game.

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Stefan Boskovic

News & Events

11Nov

‘Disappointing’ weekend sees Jets swept by Toledo; MJDP takes 5 of 6 in Chicago; Jets Elite gains shootout win over Crush

Spread the loveLOCKPORT, Ill. – This past week’s action across all three Metro Jets teams did not yield the results the organization has come to know over the years. The Jets were swept in a home-and-home series by the Toledo Cherokee, who claimed the Coney Cup as season champions, while the MJDP took five of […]

04Nov

Jets knock off MJDP, sweep Bearcats; MJDP, Jets Elite pick up wins at USPHL Midwest Showcase

Spread the loveFORT WAYNE, Ind. – Last week saw 11 games played across the three Metro Jets teams. The Jets picked up three wins at home, while the MJDP and Jets Elite teams each played four games at the USPHL Midwest Showcase at the PSM Icehouse in Fort Wayne, Ind. Starting off with a midweek […]

26Oct

Four road games, four road wins this past week for Jets, MJDP, Jets Elite teams

Spread the loveBATTLE CREEK, Mich. – It was a clean sweep as all three Metro Jets teams collected wins over the four games this past week. The Jets Elite team started it off Wednesday with a 2-0 win at the PSM Icehouse against the host Fort Wayne Spacemen. Brendan Dreisbach made 25 saves in goal […]