The Downriver Moose are league champions yet again!  This is the team's 3rd title in 5 years.  The team skated through a rollercoaster season, but played amazing when it mattered the most.  The Moose battled it out vs. Buk Hockey and had a big 3rd period to pull away for the win in the championship game!  Overall, it was another great season for the organization and the team is already excited for the next season and a chance to defend as champs!

The Downriver Moose defeated Hornblasters 7-4 at the Joe Louis Arena!  It was a great game and a great experience!  There were many fans in attendance to cheer on the teams, which made it even more exciting.  Many historic moments have taken place in that building and it was an honor to be a part of the final season at the Joe!

It is now the final season at the Joe Louis Arena.  The Red Wings will be moving to the new Little Caesars Arena next season, but not before going on one more run for the Stanley Cup at the historic Joe!  Your favorite beer league hockey team will be playing an official league game at the Joe on December 18th, 2016 vs. the Hornblasters!  The Moose can't wait to continue their great season and play a meaningful game in building that has had some impressive moments in history.  Family and friends are welcome to come and watch the game as well.  This will be an exciting event for the Downriver Moose Organization as they continue their run to defend their title as League Champs!

The Downriver Moose capped off a remarkable season by winning the league championship in dramatic fashion!  The team faced off against Dark Timber Longbows and the game was as good as it can get.  The Moose score with under a minute to go to force overtime and then scored early in OT to become the Champs!  It was an amazing game all around and a great way to close out a great season.  The team will be back on the ice in the fall to defend their title!

The 2015-16 season is well underway and the Moose are off to an amazing start!  Nine games into the regular season and the team is 8-1 with a large lead for 1st place!  The guys are all playing at an elite level right now led by stellar play from the goaltending position.  Mitch has made some incredible saves to keep the team in a position to win every game.  The team has also let in the fewest amount of goals in the division with very good defensive play.  The Moose have won many of their games in exciting fashion with timely goals.  Most of the games have come down to the last minute and a few games have even gone to a shootout. One thing is for sure, the dedicated fans that have come out to watch this squad have seen some very exciting hockey games.  This team has a wonderful history with some great seasons in the past, yet this one is shaping up to be the best yet!

The Moose Organization has enjoyed the summer off, but now it's time to get prepared for the 2015-16 Fall season which will get underway in September!  The team has remained largely intact with the core group returning for another championship run.  It appears the team will be as good if not better than the previous productive seasons. 

The team is registered  and the boys will be hitting the ice shortly.  Anyone is welcome to come and watch the team compete! It is shaping up to be a great season all around with lots of fun on and off the ice.  A possible charity event is in the works and of course some off ice team events including family and friends!   If anyone is interested in participating with any Moose functions or even helping locate sponsorship from entities looking to support a team and the community, please reach out and let us know at downrivermoose@hotmail.com.

The Downriver Moose team had a great 2014-2015 season!  The year didn't end the way the team hoped with an early exit in the playoffs, but it was a successful season.  The guys broke league scoring records on the ice and also looked good defensively ending the regular season in second place in a very tough division.  During the year the team, as well as their friends and families, continued the tradition of giving back to the community as well, including another successful toy drive benefiting Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI.  The club won't be playing in the spring season this year but will be back and better than ever for the 2015-16 fall league!  Keep an eye out for upcoming news and events this off season as the Moose get prepared to win a championship in the near future all while having fun together!

The Moose are continuing their long tradition of giving back to the community again this year by contributing to a toy drive benefiting the Snowpile Program at Children's Hospital in Detroit!  This drive was extremely successful last year, making many children's christmas' better.  The team and it's supporters will be collecting and donating various gifts until December 15th, 2014.  There will be collection boxes at various locations shortly, including Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena, or contact us to arrange a delivery if needed.  Please contact us If you are interested in helping for a good cause at downrivermoose@hotmail.com.  You may check out more information on the Snowpile Program at chmfoundation.org.  Thank you for your support!

The 2014-15 Fall season is off to a great start for the Downriver Moose team!  10 games into the season, the hockey club is in 1st place at 8-2 with some impressive victories and some instant classics.  The Moose have had excellent play by their goaltending as well as all the teammates up and down this stacked roster and it has shown at the rink.  The stellar talent on the ice and awesome comradery of the entire Moose family will prove this year to be a magical one!

Summer is already half over and the Fall Season is fast approaching.  The first game will be scheduled right after Labor Day, which is early this year.  The Downriver Moose squad will be registered and have its roster set by the end of August.  In the meantime, the team will be warming up with a couple drop-in skates in August so they will be ready for the first game.  The ice time is scheduled for Friday, August 15th at 8pm and Friday, August 29th at 8pm.   The guys will also be having some summer fun on the golf course on Saturday, August 16th as well for the first annual Moose Golf Outting!  Moose management is also in the process of getting together some charity events for the upcoming season.  Please contact us if you would like to support these events and the team in any way.  Have a safe summer and see you in the Fall.  downrivermoose@hotmail.com.

The Moose team capped off an excellent spring season with the Championship title!  The boys were victorious against KCCO, 9-4, to win the 2014 MSE Spring League Championship in front of a large cheering crowd!  The team played great all spring, but really came together the second half of the season becoming almost unstoppable.  Everyone on the roster played very well and had fun doing it! Thanks to all the players and supporters of this team for making it a season to remember. 

The 2013-14 Fall Season came to a close Sunday as the Moose became League Runner-Ups.  The team took 2nd place after they lost a hard fought battle to Source Realty in the MSE League Championship Game by a final score of 7-4.  It was a great season overall and the team is looking forward to many more successful years!  Please continue to follow our organization.  We will have new events and schedules posted soon!

The inaugural fall/winter season is about to come to an exciting end with a Championship Game this coming Sunday.  It has been such a great year for all those involved, so the Downriver Moose will be playing on into the MSE Spring League at Trenton once the fall season is over.  The Spring season begins the week of April 7th. Many of the players will be returning to play and there will be several new skaters joining the club.  The Moose organization would like to welcome Mark Auger, Tom Bennett, Garrett Binkley, Chris Bloomfield, Alec Lesko II, Brad Lesko, Mike Lesko, Mike Perry and Nick Serafini to the Moose team!  Mark, Chris, Alec, and Brad have skated with Detroit Moose teams in the past and their experiance with the organization is valued greatly.  The others are talented skaters that bring many skills to the roster.  You can check out the full roster including updated stats in the main menu.  It will be no surprise if the Moose continue to play for more championships this spring and in the future!

The inaugural regular season is over and playoffs are about to begin.  It's time to honor those who have made this campaign fun and successful in many different ways before the team tries to win a championship together. Here are the First Annual Moose Awards!

The Between the Pipes Award:  Let’s start with the most important position in hockey.  Kevin Kinnelly wins this award not because he was the only goalie, but because he dedicated his efforts to improving himself at a very difficult position. He played in all the games he was allowed to, keeping the games close and giving the team a chance to win.

The Reggie Dunlop Award:  This goes to the leader, Captain Jeff Lazuka.  He is a veteran player with substantial hockey IQ.   The DR Moose team and its activities would not exist without his dedicated efforts.

The Head and Shoulders Award: For beautiful flowing hockey hair.  Obvious choice here, Assistant Captain Andrew Szczepanski.

MVP:  A hard decision to make.  This group values team play over individual stats, but there are a few talented players that were considered. The winner is, Kyle Page.  Kyle made things look easy most of the time.  He was among the scoring leaders in all categories all season long.

The Lady Bing: A prestigious award for a gentlemanly player.  Veteran Ryan Renner is chosen because he was willing to learn and played in most of the games this year, playing hard every time he stepped on the ice, yet hardly ever did he make a boneheaded play or take a stupid penalty.  A tough task to accomplish in beer league.

The Dedication Award:  Brandon Siemens and Andrew Szczepanski are the most deserving for this one. Andrew has participated in all things Moose.   He has a deep passion for the team and the game.  He also has helped run the team flawlessly when the captain was absent.  Brandon was at every game this season and many off-ice activities. He was consistent and among the team scoring leaders.  Both of these guys made for excellent teammates.

#1 Fan:  This was the hardest award to determine due to the tremendous amount of support from many fans.  This year’s #1 fans are the kids, more specifically Keagan, Kylan, and Lilly!

Goon: Winner, Randy Baker!  Somehow Randy still managed to rack up tons of points even while sitting in the box for all those minutes. 

The D Award: They say Defense wins games.  This award is shared between Assistant Captain Joey MacDonald and Stefen DesJardins.  Strong plays, smart plays, big plays, they could do it all!  When they played together, there was no better D pairing in the league.

The Don Cherry Award: Goes to Mr. Joe MacDonald.  The reason is simple.  He showed up to watch most of the games, sun or snow, because he loves the sport.  His critique, good and bad, rivaled that of the flashy commentator and his input certainly helped shape the team for the better.

The Playmaker Award: Another split decision.  Eric Parker and Bill Edwards win this hands down.  They have been fun to watch all season.  Whether it was in the corners, on a breakaway or in the defensive zone, their hard work created countless chances and allowed them to be near the top of the stats list. 

The Hustler Award:  Everyone deserves this award but there are several skaters that stand out.  When they played, Danny Ribble, Mike Ellis, Chad Behrik and Travis Tabarez played hard.  They never worried about points and score sheets, they worried about making the right play which they did often.  Teams are always better with players like this.

The Fowler Award:  This is viewed as the most important of the Moose Awards.  It is an honor given to those who have excelled in the off-ice events such as the community service the team participates in.  The winners are veteran Brandon Malinowski, Bill Edwards and Kristen Lazuka.  Brandon has been a sturdy defenseman, yet he finds ways to generously give back.  He donated his time and lots of toys for the toy drive.  He always steps forward when these opportunities call.  Bill has been one of the most dependable guys on the ice, and it is no different in the community.  He was the only player to participate in every off ice activity this season.  Kristen has been somewhat of a team manager.  Not only has she showed up to watch the games alongside many other fans, but she has been a substantial part in starting the team and also planning and participating in the team’s events.  We are a better team and we live in a better community when we follow their lead.

There are many others that have shown us there support.  We thank you all, especially the significant others  (shout out to Katie, Chrystal, Brittany and Amy) that have watched our games, and our sponsors and affiliates who have helped us in many ways.  We look forward to many more successful seasons together.

The 2nd Annual C.S. Motts Children's Hospital Skate was another big success this past weekend!  The event was held March 8th at the Artic Edge in Canton, MI and was host to scores of kids, families and the many good willed folks that helped in many different ways.  Members of the Moose Organization, both the Dowriver Moose Hockey Club, Detroit Moose and some of their family members, skated with participants fighting diabetes and other health issues.  Many of the skaters showed potential of becoming future Moose all-stars!  Thanks to all who participated and skated for a great cause.

The Moose won the 2014 Winter Classic game in Epic fashion!  The game was played last night, in sub zero weather, outdoors at Clark Park in Detroit.  Conditions were great for an outdoor event like this, even though the players and fans that showed up shivered most of the night.  The Moose came from behind against Rookies to win the contest 7-5 in a great battle of two talented teams. The Event and the Venue made for a night the participants will likely never forget! Visit www.MSEhockey.com for more news about the Winter Classic and league information.

  The DR Moose will be helping out their friends, the Detroit Moose, with the 2nd annual C.S. Motts Children's Hospital Skate!  The event takes place on March 8th from 5:30-6:30pm at the Artic Edge in Canton.  It is a fun time and it makes many kids very happy!  If you are interested in participating in the skate, please contact us at downrivermoose@hotmail.com and for more detailed information about the event, please check out the Detroit Moose website at www.detroitmoose.org.

  The Moose Organization is also in the early stages of planning a charity hockey game vs the Red Wings Alumni Association benefiting The FAR Conservatory-Michigan FAR Flyers!  FAR Flyers hockey is dedicated to the development and enjoyment of hockey for developmentally and physically challenged atheletes.  The game is set to take place in December 2014.  This is the 3rd such event involving the Wings Alumni and members of the Detroit and Downriver Moose teams.  The previous games were very successful for the programs they supported.  Thousands of dollars had been raised and many people got to watch their favorite players on the ice for a good cause!  This upcoming event has the potential to be even bigger!  More information will be available soon.

  Both Moose squads will be busy during the summer months as well.  Not only will there be ice times available to keep in game ready condition, but the players and their families will be assisting the Wings Alumni with the annual celebrity charity softball games.  The ball fields will be active with class acts having a great time for a good cause!  This event will take place in late August.  Participants of this event in the past helped sell tickets and work the concessions among other tasks. 

Again, feel free to contact us if you are willing to help.  The captains of the Moose teams would love to hear from you.  You can get ahold of Downriver Moose Captain Jeff Lazuka at downrivermoose@hotmail.com and Detroit Moose Captain Derek Fowler at detroitmoose@aol.com.

Thank you for being a part of the Moose family!  We appreciate your support.  Together we can make a difference!

The Downriver Moose Club is one of just several teams selected to compete in this year's MSE Outdoor Winter Classic event at Clark Park in Detroit! The game will be played on March 2nd at 9:00pm vs. Rookies. This event follows a very successful NHL Winter Classic and Winterfest that featured Original Six rivals Detroit and Toronto, captivating thousands of hockey fans in the area. The NHL and Detroit Red Wings Organization donated lots of their time and money during the event to revitalized the historic Clark Park Coalition for the community. The Moose Organization is a hardworking team on the ice and an altruistic group off of it, now they deservingly get to take part in the festivities and celebrate the great game of hockey in wonderful fashion!

The Downriver Moose Hockey Club got into the holiday spirit this season by hosting a Toy Drive benefiting Children's Hospital of Michigan!  Over the last few weeks, the team has spread the word to friends, family and affiliates, then collected toys and other related items to be donated to the Snowpile Program at Children's.  Hundreds of toys were delivered directly to the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation inside the hospital by Moose Captain Jeff Lazuka, his wife Kristen and their son Keagan, who has been a patient there.  The toy drive was a big success, and because of these efforts, many children will have a better Christmas!  The Moose Organization would like to thank everyone who has participated in this team's charity works, especially the players, their families and the team's sponsors.  We hope to set a good example in the community, improving it where ever possible, all while having fun playing a quality brand of hockey!  The Foundation was very appreciative of our efforts and wrote a kind blog on their own website.  You can check out the Blog in the links section on our website menu.  If you are interested in helping with future events like this one, please contact us at downrivermoose@hotmail.com.  You may also check into more information about the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation at www.chmfoundation.org or www.ChildrensDMC.org and www.facebook.com/ChildrensDMC. 

The Downriver Moose and Partners are hosting a Toy Drive benefiting Children's Hospital of Michigan in Downtown Detroit! The hospital has an existing program called Snowpile that accepts new toys, books, games and stuffed animals for boys and girls of all ages from newborn to teenagers for the Holiday season.  We will be collecting items of this nature starting NOW and we will be dropping them off to Children's Hospital by December 15th.  We may actually drop them off Wednesday, December 11th because they only accept drop offs during weekday hours.  A collection box is set up in the lobby of the Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena. We will not be able to pass them out to individual kids at this time due to various regulations but we may plan a future event were we may be able to read books to the children there.  We ask that the teammates on the Downriver Moose and any of your family or friends that wish to participate please bring a mInimum of 1 toy or other various gifts to one of our games during the next couple weeks. Our last game during this deadline is Sunday, December 8th so please bring a toy by then.  Bring it earlier if you want!  We will be using a portion of the sponsorship donations that we recieved to purchase more items!  Any other teams or individuals that wish to participate in this event can contact Moose Captain Jeff Lazuka at downrivermoose@hotmail.com to ask any questions and make further arrangements.  We will be holding a team party/dinner at a later date to celebrate the holidays and the season as a team. All will be welcome.  We only have a couple weeks to complete this toy drive so your timely help and contributions will be greatly appreciated.  Hockey is a great tool to spread the word and help others through tough times. We can make a great difference and spread some holiday cheer!  In the words of Detroit Moose Captain Derek Fowler, "Don't wait until tomorrow to make a difference today!"

The Holiday season is fast approaching!  It is a great time of year for many different events and spending time with family and friends.  This year, the Downriver Moose and it's partners are planning to spread some holiday cheer by holding a toy drive to benefit Children's Hospital of Michigan in Downtown Detroit.  More details will be shared as soon as possible.  If you are interested in participating in this event or giving back to the community in any way, please contact us at downrivermoose@hotmail.com. We look forward to enjoying this Christmas while making some children's hardships better!

The Downriver Moose battled for their first victory in team history with a 6-3 win over Source Realty!  Stellar play from the entire lineup contributed to the W.  The Moose have been improving as a team every week and they're playing much better than their record would indicate.  This talented group is coming together nicely and should have no problem producing many more wins.  The team has recieved a great amount of support from family, friends, fans and sponsors in the stands and behind the scenes so far this season. The support this team recieves is a direct factor in the team's success on and off the ice. The effort from these individuals and the players involved is greatly appreciated! Continue to check back for updated game schedules and other news.

The Downriver Moose lost the season opener in a hard fought battle against Republic Services.  It was a great game, but the team can improve.  The first goal in Moose history was scored by Brandon Siemens and the first penalty was taken by Andrew Szczepanski.  It appears that even though the team lost its first game of the year, it should be a fun, exciting and successful campiagn!  Team and player profiles (including pictures) have been added to the site, as well as game stats.  More of the schedule will be posted soon and you can check back for more updates and results frequently.  The games will continue to be played on Sundays.  Come out and watch the team for a fun filled evening.  Please continue to follow us on our website and Facebook page and contact us at downrivermoose@hotmail.com with any questions.

The Downriver Moose is registered and ready to skate!  The season starts the week after Labor Day.  We will be playing in the A/B Sunday night division in the Michigan Sports Enterprises league at the Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena.  This is one of the most talented divisions in the biggest and best run league in Michigan!  The updated game schedule will be available later this month. For more information about the league itself including rules, schedules, standings and much more, check out www.msehockey.com and don't forget to follow the Moose on our facebook page and website.  The team has been practicing hard and the season can't come soon enough for these excited skaters and dedicated fans!

The Detroit Moose Hockey Club's fall/winter season is coming up soon!  They will be playing at Compuware Arena in Plymouth, Michigan on Tuesday nights.  We look forward to supporting our Moose affiliates and watching them win more hardware! For more information on the Detroit team's schedule and updates, please visit their website at www.detroitmoose.org.

The inaugural Downriver Moose Hockey Club Roster has been finalized!  Check out the talented team in the Menu. Updates and pictures will follow shortly.

The Downriver Moose Project is underway!  The roster is shaping up and practices have begun. The moose will be playing at the Trenton Kennedy Ice Arena and the season officially starts just after Labor Day.  The early scouting of the team sees a young and fast team with a whole lot of talent. The new logo has been created and the team's jerseys are being made to show it off with the new team colors.  The early stages of planning off-ice events has also begun and even thoughts of a tournament is in the mix.  The season is approaching fast and more information about the league itself will be out soon. We will have many more updates to come with the progress of the Moose and it's affiliates.  Please check back soon for new information.  You can contact us on our Facebook page or by email: downrivermoose@hotmail.com.  We are looking forward to a successful year!