Chuck and Clariene Grillo

OWNERS, MHC

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS SCOUT
Chuck has been under contract with the NHL for 30 seasons. From 1995 to 1996 he held the position of Executive Vice President, Director of Player Personnel for the San Jose Sharks. Grillo supervised the club's scouting department and player development program and was responsible for their draft selections. He was the Sharks primary source of information regarding player trades and acquisitions.

Chuck is currently in his ninth (9th) season with the Pittsburgh Penguins as an Scout. Chuck has been part of a staff that drafted Sydney Crosby, Evgeny Malkin, Marc-Andre Fleury, Ryan Whitney, Jordan Staal, Kristopher Letang, Maxim Talbot, Alex Goligoski and Tyler Kennedy; players that Chuck has affectionately labeled “The Stable” after their Stanley Cup Championship. Brooks Orpik is included in “The Stable” but was there prior to Chuck joining the team. There are other promising prospects. The Pittsburgh draft history during Chuck's time on staff is as follows:

2009 - Simon Despres, Philip Samuelsson, Ben Hanowski, Nick Peterson, Alex Velischek, Viktor Ekbom; 2008 – Alexander Pechurski, Free agent John Curry; 2007 - Angelo Esposito, Kevan Veilleux, Luca Caputi, Alex Grant; 2006 -Jordan Staal, Carl Sneep, Brian Strait, Chad Johnson, Timo Seppanen; 2005 - Sidney Crosby, Michael Gergen, Kristopher Letang, Tommi Leinonen, Tim Crowder, Jean-Philippe Paquet, Joseph Vitale; 2004-Evgeny Malkin, Johannes Salmonsson, Alex Goligoski, Nick Johnson, Brian Gifford, Tyler Kennedy, Michal Sersen, Moises Gutierrez, Chris Peluso, Jordan Morrison, David Brown, Brian Ihnacak. 2003 - Marc-Andre Fleury, Ryan Stone, Jonathan Filewich, Daniel Carcillo, Paul Bissonnette, Yevgeny Isakov, Lukas Bolf, Andy Chiodo, Stephen Dixon, Joe Jensen, Matt Moulson; 2002-Ryan Whitney, Ondrej Nemec, Erik Christensen, Daniel Fernholm, Andrew Sertich, Cam Paddock, Robert Goepfert, Patrick Bartschi, Maxime Talbot, Ryan Lannon, Dwight Labrosse.

Thinking back over all the years, one thing comes to mind. "Players we draft, sign as free agents, acquire in a trade or on a waiver wire, have become a part of our lives forever. The same holds true for all the young men and women who have played at their highest level possible level and/or gone on to be productive citizens. There is something special about working with young people and staff that work to go to another level."

“They all have something in common. Regardless how they grade out, they seem to have the composure, confidence, competitive instincts and focus to complement their skill level. We then add in the charisma, class and character with an attitude, swagger, and skill to express their skills. Now we have a person who will impact the people they work and play for.”

Rob and Carol Grillo OWNER, MHC

SAN JOSE SHARKS SCOUT

Rob is ready to assume a leadership role around the camp that has become a legacy for his family. Rob is the oldest of three boys and three girls in the Grillo family. The camp, where all six have worked and played, has seen him grow from player, to counselor, to coach and currently an important part of the San Jose Scouting and Development Staff. Rob's first love is coaching and working with young people so the two careers blend nicely. Rob is able to work with potential players and hone his skills. Rob has earned the respect of the many pros that have gone through the MHC program. We don't know of a young man who doesn't like and respect Rob Grillo. The same is true of his colleagues. Rob lives in Canton, MI with his wife Carol and their two children Brandon and Briana.