Danny

June 5, 2025

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
(NHL)

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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

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