About Us
Mission Statement
Offering the opportunity to play youth hockey at all levels, in a safe and fun environment while developing players to be competitive and contributing members of our community.
VISION STATEMENT
The Grand Rapids Blades is a non-profit youth hockey organization dedicated to progressing players from Learn to Skate to High School. We focus on developing players and coaches in an inclusive environment that emphasizes skill development, life skills, and fun.
CORE VALUES
1. Development of Players and Coaches
2. Fun
3. Quality Coaching
4. Inclusive Environment
5. Building Life Skills
GR BLADES BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2022-2023
John Hoekstra - President - president@grblades.org
Andy Hooper - Vice President - vicepresident@grblades.org
Jason Koole - Treasurer - treasurer@grblades.org
Brian O'Connell - Secretary - secretary@grblades.org
Adam Naessens - Member at Large
Mike Mosele- Member at Large
Lance Zoerhof- Member at Large
Kyle Lowery - Member at Large