What league does GIJS Groningen play in?

GIJS Groningen play in the Netherlands.

When was GIJS Groningen founded?

GIJS Groningen was founded in 1969 in Groningen, NED, Netherlands.

Where is GIJS Groningen based?

GIJS Groningen is based in Groningen, NED.

Who is the head coach of GIJS Groningen?

The head coach of GIJS Groningen is Ivan Kocanda.

What arena does GIJS Groningen play in?

GIJS Groningen play their home games at Sportcentrum Kardinge in Groningen, NED.

GIJS Groningen

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2004-2005

2004-2005 Season

GIJS Groningen were 16-8-0 in the 2004-05 Netherlands2 season with 54 points, 2nd overall.

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2004-2005 GIJS Groningen Roster

GIJS Groningen — 2004-2005 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Mathieu Davidge (G)	45	1981	Edinburgh, GBR	-	-	-
		Tom Korte (G)	41	1985	Groningen, NED	6'6"	192	L
		Martijn Oosterwijk (G)	36	1990	Groningen, NED	6'4"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
		Arjen Dijkstra (D)	46	1980	Leeuwarden, NED	-	-	-
		Robert Eefting (D)	42	1983	Assen, NED	5'11"	179	L
		Kor Kostwinder (D)	41	1985	Groningen, NED	6'4"	187	R
	#4	Hugo Luikens (D)	46	1980	Groningen, NED	6'2"	192	L
		Jeroen Oosterwijk (D)	39	1987	Groningen, NED	6'4"	192	R
		Arjan Peters (D)	48	1978	Assen, NED	6'5"	209	L
		Jaap van Sluijs (D)	38	1988	Groningen, NED	6'2"	170	R
FORWARDS
		David Bartos (F)	48	1978	Pardubice, CZE	6'1"	185	L
		Dennis Braker (F)	45	1981	Assen, NED	5'9"	154	R
		Reinier Holthof (F)	38	1988		5'11"	165	L
		Juha Kaari (F)	43	1982	Kauhajoki, FIN	6'0"	190	L
		Danny Kerstholt (F)	43	1983	Groningen, NED	6'2"	176	L
	#18	Kevin Kuiper (F)	39	1986	Groningen, NED	6'1"	170	-
		Jasper de Lange (F)	39	1987	Groningen, NED	-	-	-
		Klaver Jan Middelweerd (F)	43	1982	Tiel, NED	6'0"	176	L
		Duncan Rode (F)	39	1987	Groningen, NED	6'1"	183	R
		Sjoerd Sijbesma (F)	38	1987	Butuan City, PHI	6'1"	187	R
		Tjalling Stellema (F)	42	1984	Adorp, NED	5'7"	132	L
Position: G: 3, D: 6, F: 9Av Age: 21.44 yearsAv Ht: 6'1"Av Wt: 181 lbsCompare with other teams »

2004-2005 GIJS Groningen Staff

Head CoachIvan Kocanda

Team Staff History

2004-2005 GIJS Groningen Demographics

GIJS Groningen Facts

Plays in: Eredivisie
Team Colors: -
Town: Groningen, NED Map
Founded: 1969

2004-2005 GIJS Groningen Roster Facts

Nationalities

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Experience

GIJS Groningen: 474 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Sportcentrum Kardinge
Location: Groningen
Capacity: 850
Construction Year: 1993

GIJS Groningen Games

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Latest Transactions

GIJS Groningen — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Valtteri Mäkiviinikka (F)	PK 83	Details
08/05/2026	Confirmed	joining	Mikko Lindbom (F)	1. CFR Pforzheim	Details
07/23/2026	Confirmed	joining	Oliver Holttinen (D)	Kiekko-Vantaa	Details
07/09/2026	Extension		Henri Ruotsalainen (F)		Details
07/02/2026	Extension		Niko Kuivaniemi (D)		Details
08/26/2025	Confirmed	joining	Henri Ruotsalainen (F)	Heerenveen Flyers	Details
08/26/2025	Confirmed	joining	Niko Kuivaniemi (D)	Villard-de-Lans	Details
08/26/2025	Confirmed	joining	Valtteri Mäkiviinikka (F)	Pyry Hockey	Details

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GIJS Groningen History and Standings

GIJS Groningen — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
GIJS Groningen
2026-2027	Netherlands	4	0	4	-	0	0	9	23	0	0	11	-
2025-2026	Netherlands2	22	12	8	-	1	1	121	99	39	1.77	6	Quarterfinal loss
2024-2025	Netherlands2	22	8	10	-	2	2	90	95	30	1.36	7	Quarterfinal loss
2023-2024	Netherlands2	22	6	12	-	1	3	93	102	23	1.05	9	Did not make playoffs
2022-2023	Netherlands2	24	17	3	-	4	0	115	48	59	2.46	2	Semifinal loss
2021-2022	Netherlands2	7	3	3	-	0	1	25	24	10	1.43	5	Semifinal loss
	Netherlands2	5	3	1	-	0	1	29	11	10	2	3	-
2020-2021	Netherlands2	1	1	0	-	0	0	4	3	3	3	4	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	Netherlands2	19	11	6	-	0	2	99	70	35	1.84	7	Semifinal loss
2018-2019	Netherlands2	22	17	4	-	1	0	129	69	53	2.41	1	Final loss
2017-2018	Netherlands2	18	18	0	-	0	0	168	35	54	3	1	Champion
2016-2017	BeNeLiga	19	2	14	-	1	2	59	142	10	0.53	6	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	Netherlands2	24	21	2	-	0	1	260	58	64	2.67	1	Champion
GIJS Bears Groningen
2014-2015	Netherlands2	18	9	6	-	2	1	76	69	23	1.28	4	Quarterfinal loss
2013-2014	Netherlands2	14	8	3	-	3	0	74	47	22	1.57	1	Champion
2012-2013	Netherlands2	18	11	6	0	1	0	85	47	35	1.94	2	Final loss
2011-2012	Netherlands2	21	8	7	-	4	2	65	58	34	1.62	5	Did not make playoffs
2010-2011	Netherlands2	24	18	3	1	0	2	150	44	55	2.29	3	Semifinal loss
Pecoma Grizzlies Groningen
2009-2010	Netherlands	42	3	38	0	0	2	118	331	11	0.26	8	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	Netherlands	40	13	24	0	2	1	128	172	44	1.1	6	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	Netherlands	36	2	31	0	2	1	94	302	11	0.31	7	Did not make playoffs
GIJS Groningen
2006-2007	Netherlands2	15	14	1	-	0	0	117	36	42	2.8	1	Champion \| Promoted
2005-2006	Netherlands2	18	16	2	-	0	0	182	46	48	2.67	1	Champion
2004-2005	Netherlands2	24	16	8	-	0	0	135	99	54	2.25	2	Semifinal loss
GIJS Bears Groningen
2003-2004	Netherlands2	24	10	11	-	2	1	114	133	35	1.46	6	Did not make playoffs
GIJS Groningen
1992-1993	Netherlands2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1991-1992	Netherlands	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Groningen Grizzlies
1990-1991	Netherlands	24	1	23	0	0	0	58	218	2	0.08	7	Saved in relegation
GIJS Groningen
1989-1990	Netherlands	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988-1989	Netherlands2	10	7	1	2	0	0	70	36	22	2.2	1	-

GIJS Groningen Tournament Statistics

GIJS Groningen — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
1986-1987	European Cup	2	0	1	1	-	-	5	8	-	-	14	Eighth Final Loss

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

GIJS Groningen — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Maree Dijkema (F)	2026-2027	KSV Highlanders	EWHL	7	4	10	14	6
2.	Gunnar Arason (D)	2026-2027	Skautafélag Akureyrar	Iceland	6	2	8	10	8
3.	Valtteri Mäkiviinikka (F)	2026-2027	PK 83	III-divisioona	3	5	3	8	4
4.	Jari Hiemstra (F)	2026-2027	Heerenveen Flyers	Eredivisie	4	0	3	3	0
5.	Bjorn de Haan (F)	2026-2027	Ugly Guns Heerenveen	Tweede Divisie	1	1	1	2	0
6.	Goos Mulder (F)	2026-2027	Enschede Lions	Tweede Divisie	2	1	1	2	0
7.	Maree Dijkema (F)	2026-2027	Netherlands (all)	International (W)	3	1	0	1	0
8.	Leon de Lange (F)	2026-2027	Amsterdam Tigers 2	Tweede Divisie	2	0	1	1	4
9.	Renze ten Hoeve (F)	2026-2027	Frisian Bombers Heerenveen	Tweede Divisie	1	0	0	0	0
10.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	2026-2027	GIJS Groningen II	Tweede Divisie	1	0	0	0	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

GIJS Groningen — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	179 lbs	25.55
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.30
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	181 lbs	27.38
2023-2024	View Roster	6'2"	190 lbs	27.30
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	185 lbs	24.22

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	365	172	212	384
2.	Johan Toren (F)	243	128	191	319
3.	David Bartos (F)	137	157	157	314
4.	Zahir Hup (F)	202	177	121	298
5.	Leo Koopmans (F)	115	113	112	225

Franchise All-Time Goals

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Zahir Hup (F)	202	177	121	298
2.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	365	172	212	384
3.	David Bartos (F)	137	157	157	314
4.	Sebastiaan Snijder (F)	86	133	75	208
5.	Johan Toren (F)	243	128	191	319

Franchise All-Time Assists

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	365	172	212	384
2.	Johan Toren (F)	243	128	191	319
3.	David Bartos (F)	137	157	157	314
4.	Tim Bartels (F)	212	75	130	205
5.	Zahir Hup (F)	202	177	121	298

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Arjan Peters (D)	164	18	73	509
2.	Kenneth Keijzer (D)	129	38	104	360
3.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	365	172	384	346
4.	Ricardo Dijkema (D)	222	15	77	327
5.	Johan Toren (F)	243	128	319	286

Franchise All-Time Games Played

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	365	172	212	384
2.	Johan Toren (F)	243	128	191	319
3.	Ricardo Dijkema (D)	222	15	62	77
4.	Tim Bartels (F)	212	75	130	205
5.	Zahir Hup (F)	202	177	121	298

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Pieter Kiernan (F)	5	8	18	3.60
2.	Andrew Finlay (F)	9	19	31	3.44
3.	Tim Cranston (F)	42	58	133	3.17
4.	Terry Tobias (F)	20	43	59	2.95
5.	Henri Ruotsalainen (F)	26	27	76	2.92

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tim Cranston (F)	1984-1985	Netherlands	42	58	75	133	3.17	-
2.	Bob Ginnetti (F)	1985-1986	Netherlands	40	52	59	111	2.78	-
3.	Zahir Hup (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	23	54	47	101	4.39	18
4.	Guy Losier (F)	1979-1980	Netherlands	34	54	45	99	2.91	78
5.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	22	40	53	93	4.23	40

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tim Cranston (F)	1984-1985	Netherlands	42	58	75	133	3.17	-
2.	Zahir Hup (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	23	54	47	101	4.39	18
3.	Guy Losier (F)	1979-1980	Netherlands	34	54	45	99	2.91	78
4.	Bob Ginnetti (F)	1985-1986	Netherlands	40	52	59	111	2.78	-
5.	Sebastiaan Snijder (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	20	44	24	68	3.40	102

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Tim Cranston (F)	1984-1985	Netherlands	42	58	75	133	3.17	-
2.	Bob Ginnetti (F)	1985-1986	Netherlands	40	52	59	111	2.78	-
3.	Danny Kerstholt (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	22	40	53	93	4.23	40
4.	Johan Toren (F)	1984-1985	Netherlands	42	34	52	86	2.05	-
5.	Zahir Hup (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	23	54	47	101	4.39	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

GIJS Groningen — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Jeroen van Olphen (D)	2009-2010	Netherlands	36	3	9	12	0.33	142
2.	Alwin Assenberg (F)	2009-2010	Netherlands	34	2	5	7	0.21	123
3.	Wayne Van Dorp (F)	1984-1985	Netherlands	29	38	46	84	2.90	112
4.	Blair Tassone (F)	2009-2010	Netherlands	35	14	30	44	1.26	107
5.	Sebastiaan Snijder (F)	2015-2016	Netherlands2	20	44	24	68	3.40	102