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)
Danny
June 5, 2025
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#MetroJets forward Dimitri Aksenov lugs his gear into Mount Clemens Ice Arena for a #MetroJetsElite game at the end of the 2024-25 season.
#PlayerEntranceThursday #PlayLikeBray
5 hours ago

Let’s go, Juju!!
#OnceAJetAlwaysAJet ✈️ #PlayLikeBray #MV3
17 hours ago

✈️ WHO WANTS TO BE A JET? ✈️
As we continue to build on the tradition that has become #MetroJets hockey, we are looking forward to the 2026-27 USPHL and NCDC seasons with ID skates and main camp at Mount Clemens Ice Arena!
Want to jump aboard #JetsNation?
Scan the QR code below or visit https://www.metrojetshockey.com/player-interest/ to start your flight today!
#PlayLikeBray
1 day ago

Go get ‘em, @devonfields2499!!
#OnceAJetAlwaysAJet ✈️ #PlayLikeBray
1 day ago

Defenseman Jack Mueller and goaltender Louis-Pierre Fortier defend the #MetroJets zone during a win over the Wooster Oilers on home ice in January 2021.
#TwoForTuesday #PlayLikeBray
2 days ago

🔔 PLAYER SIGNING 🔔
The #MetroJets are thrilled to announce the re-signing of defenseman Alex Fournier for the 2026-27 season!
A native of Montreal, Quebec, Fournier returns to #JetsNation after scoring two goals and adding 17 assists for 19 points in 43 games last season.
Alex’s overall game took a definite upward turn last season and we’re confident that will continue in leaps and bounds this coming season!
Welcome back to Mount Clemens Ice Arena!
#PlayLikeBray
3 days ago

Rod Tocco played between the pipes for the #MetroJets during the 2000-01 season.
The St. Clair Shores, Mich., native then spent time at NCAA Division I Michigan State and in the SPHL.
These days, Tocco is a broker owner with RV Tocco Realty and has also worked in golf course and turf management.
#MetroMovingOnMonday #CollegeReady #OnceAJetAlwaysAJet ✈️ #PlayLikeBray
3 days ago

#MetroJets players celebrate a goal for the #MJDP against a team whose name we forget - but we know they play in Ohio - at Mount Clemens Ice Arena on February 15, 2025.
#CellySunday #PlayLikeBray
4 days ago

🔔 PLAYER SIGNING 🔔
The #MetroJets are excited to announce the signing of defenseman Jaycen Roberts for the 2026-27 season!
A Dryden, Mich., native, Roberts comes to #JetsNation after posting 10 goals and 16 assists for 26 points in 39 games last season with the Motor City Gamblers 16U AA team.
Jaycen has unlimited potential and we can’t wait to see that potential turn to noticeable development once he dives into our platforms.
Welcome to Mount Clemens Ice Arena!
#PlayLikeBray
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