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Jr. Whalers Add JJ Crew to Coaching Staff

By Whaler Nation, 08/11/13, 8:15PM EDT

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Former WMU Bronco Joins Jr. Whalers

The Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers are proud to announce the addition of JJ Crew as the new assistant coach of the Hampton Roads Jr. Whalers. Coach Crew joins the Whalers after completing a 4 year stint with the Western Michigan Broncos of the CCHA.

Coach Crew was born and raised in Southern California and began his hockey career at the age of 9. This included playing both ice and roller hockey. At the age of 16 he moved to Colorado in order to pursue better hockey opportunities.  While in Colorado, JJ played for the Colorado Rampage Midget Major AAA team, and completed his last two years of high school.  During his last year in Colorado he was fortunate to be a draft pick of the Lincoln Stars in the USHL. After spending a year in Lincoln, JJ was offered a scholarship to play Division 1 hockey at Western Michigan University of the CCHA. 

During his 15 years of playing hockey, Coach Crew has accomplished the following:  2 state championships, a regional championship, a CCHA championship, and 2 NCAA regional bids.  During these accomplishments, he has been able to play for a variety of coaches who he has tremendous respect for. “They have not only taught me the fundamentals of the game, stated JJ Crew, but have also taught me lifelong lessons, which I will be able to use in my coaching career.”  

“I’m excited and thankful for the opportunity to work for the Hampton Roads Junior Whalers, stated Coach Crew. I look forward to instilling the lessons I have learned, throughout my hockey playing career, to the young men I will be working with.”

"I look forward to the opportunity to work with JJ, stated Head Coach Brad Jones.  He brings a wealth of playing experience to the organization, and his background in the USHL and CCHA will do nothing but benefit our young athletes who strive to reach that level."

Coach Crew will replace the departed Jay Holladay, who is attending Medical school at Virginia Tech.  The Whalers wish Jay the best in his future endevours.