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CRANBROOK HOCKEY
A WINNING TRADITION
MHSAA CLASS B-C-D, DIVISION III
STATE CHAMPIONS
1979, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2021
From the early beginnings, the mid 1930’s, to the inaugural season as a sanctioned sport by the MHSAA (1979) until today, there has been a constant theme at Cranbrook – High School Hockey would be part of the Athletic Department and it would be a successful program.
Since 1979 Cranbrook earned 18 MHSAA State Hockey Titles – more than any other school in Michigan.
Cranbrook currently competes in Division III of the MHSAA State Tournament and is a member of the Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League.
In the summer of 1993, Cranbrook hired Andrew (Andy) C. Weidenbach to take over the hockey program. It was a pivotal point in Cranbrook hockey: the team was once again returned to its position as one of the most successful and respected high school hockey programs.
Andy modeled the Cranbrook team after the many successful junior teams he produced in the North American Junior Hockey League (NAJHL) and the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He established the following philosophy for the hockey program:
Team Philosophy
The philosophy of the Cranbrook Kingswood Varsity Hockey Team is to teach the student athletes the fundamentals of hockey and instill in them the attributes necessary to achieve success. These attributes are responsibility and accountability for one’s actions, discipline, dedication to team goals and respect for coaches, teammates and opponents.
This Philosophy has resulted in tremendous success for the team and the individual players:
MHSAA State Championships in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2015
MHSAA State Finalist in 1996 and 1998
18 Regional Championships
After the 2018-2019 season Andy retired leaving the team in the more then capable hands of Coach John LaFontaine. John has coached many teams at a range of levels including the NAHL, AWHL, USHL, and AAA at Shattuck St. Marys. He has found great success already at Cranbrook by winning his first MHSAA State Title in just 2 years as the head coach, as well as receiving the MHCSA Hockey Coach of the Year award in 2021. John looks to keep moving the team forward and continuing Cranbrook's winning legacy.
Over 100 Cranbrook Players have received All State Recognition from the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches Association (MHSHCA)
1996 Raffie Kalajian |
1997 Josh Allison |
1998 Del deWindt |
2000 Jared Allison |
2004 Chad Langlais, Chase Langlais, and Andy Chima |
2005 Chase Langlais |
2007 Andrew Miller |
2010 Patrick Brown |
2014 Christopher Brown |
2015 Austin Alger |
2021 Leyton Stenman |
2001 Johnny Kim |
2002 Will Wallace |
2005 Chase Langlais |
2007 Andrew Miller |
2015 Austin Alger |
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021
1996 | Mike Keough | Brian Wills | |||
2003 | Drew Schmale | ||||
2004 | Andy Chima | Nick Budzyn | Matt Robins | Elliot Vilders | |
2006 | Jake Finnicum | ||||
2007 | Brett Brazier | Ryan McClure | Zach Hansen | ||
2008 | Sean Collon* | Jimmy Foster | Jacob Friedman | Peter Baumhart | |
2009 | Adam Wells | Shota Hotta | |||
2010 | Kevin Collon* | John Stockman | Alex Lowenstein | ||
2011 | Nick Carrothers | Ryan Doucet | Roman Yanke | Jon Winegarden | |
2013 | Andrew DeClerck | Jeff Martin | |||
2014 | Tristan Neeb | Kenny Stamper | |||
2015 | Austin Movinski | Blake Rogow | Jack Blumberg | John Wagner | |
2016 | Michael Wilson | Cole Adaskaveg | Brendan Seppey | ||
2017 | Charles O'Leary | ||||
2018 | Conor Heckman | Drake Bradshaw | Zach Felsenfeld | Stepan Topouzian | Hugh Lambert |
* Highest in the State
2005 Chad Langlais, University of Michigan, Rapaces GAP, France
2006 Casey Wellman, currently with SC Rapperswil-Jona Lakers in Switzerland, Moscow Spartak, KHL, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Washington Capitals, NHL, Hershey Bears, AHL
2007 Andrew Miller, Yale University, currently with HC Fribourg-Gotteron of Switzerland, Edmonton Oilers, NHL, Bakersfield Condors AHL
2007 Dean Chelios, Michigan State University, Alaska Aces, ECHL, retired from hockey
2008 Jake Friedman, Penn State University, retired from hockey
2009 Matt Wahl, Brown University, Rapaces GAP, France, retired from hockey
2010 Patrick Brown, Boston College, Carolina Hurricanes, NHL, currently with Carolina Checkers, AHL
2011 Ryan Doucet, United States Air Force Academy, retired from hockey
2011 Brendan Kirk, Suffolk University, retired from hockey
2012 Cameron Heath, Canisius College
2012 Ethan Weiss, Wentworth Institute of Technology, ECAC
2012 Blake Manginell, Franklin Pierce University
2013 Jeff Martin, Tufts University, NESCAC
2013 Alex Alger, Miami University, NCHC
2013 Michael Romund, Milwaukee School of Engineering, NCHA
2013 Kevin Shand, Milwaukee School of Engineering, NCHA
2013 Billy Young, Endicot College, ECAC
2014 Christopher Brown, Boston College, 2014 NHL Entry Draft, 6th Round, Buffalo Sabres
2014 Sam Miletic, London Knights,OHL, Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), Wilkes-Barre (AHL)
2014 Noah Gilreath, Amherst College
2015 Austin Alger, Canisius College
2015 Sean O'Leary, New Hampshire Monarchs, EJHL, retired from hockey
2015 Cooper Stahl, Tufts University NESCAC
For a list of Cranbrook hockey alumnae from the 1940 era to the 1990 era click the link!