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chester1991 wrote: ↑

Fri Mar 27, 2020 8:15 am

Hill Murray 11 returning players with 148 points coming back

That taking Pierre out? Or someone new?

It also was fun because it was the upstart program who's best player had his dad as coach, which happens around the state from time to time and those teams reach new heights, against a power at the time that was taking the reigns from Jefferson as the team to beat. Spehar was already a legend. And o...

I think there's a bit of hyperbole with this topic happening here. I don't like seeing transfers as much as anyone and thought what EP did this year was pretty gross given they have one of the largest enrollments in the state, but for people to act like community based hockey is gone is laughable. ...

Karl, from one wordsmith to another, your wrap up covers the rich tapestry that is the state tournament. I came of age during the heyday of the tournament, and I'm pleased to find that it has survived two classes far better than I thought it would. I fondly recall meeting Karl some years back at an...

jdh wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 14, 2020 4:19 pm

The 1980 final with Grand Rapids and Hill Murray should be up there too. Hill was undefeated going into the final and lost 2-1, despite outshooting Rapids 32-16.

To be honest, it was one of those upsets that still keeps a guy up at night.

His uncle & dad, Mark & Mike, went to WI. They wanted to play together, and the Gophs would only take Mark. I remember that. I can't recall if they had offers going into the tourney or not. But I recall Gophers only offered Mark. I think this is a smart move by Motzko. Because Charlie is the type o...

I think there's a bit of hyperbole with this topic happening here. I don't like seeing transfers as much as anyone and thought what EP did this year was pretty gross given they have one of the largest enrollments in the state, but for people to act like community based hockey is gone is laughable. ...

I’m going to butcher this, and perhaps someone with a better recollection can tell it more accurately. 2010-2011 season, MN Hockey Hub did a four part series titled Becoming a Pioneer . I remember thinking that was a really cool, in-depth look at a program (and something they should do every year w...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4c-BC-4RQe8

Full game, but not the channel 45 feed. Leaving here for a few years from now...

Nice 13 minute recap...

https://kstp.com/minnesota-prep-sports/ ... ?cat=10564

Not sure how long this article will exist...

Well what's funny is there's two sets of posters here. The more mature crowd who can have a civil discussion about teams and not go ranting and then we get the occasional knuckle head boys who are still in high school and they have to try and "mark" the forum everywhere they go. Its funny how easy i...

Yeah that’s a good one too Hm88 Lechs last title before Sat nite I remembered Rams we’re undefeated , didn’t realize how far back into previous season , that was their championship year, right? I still remember one of the kids in the Hill section, during the Roseau game, had a sign "42-1". Still cr...

chester1991 wrote: ↑

Sun Mar 08, 2020 4:57 pm

I think of Bret Hedican

Sparlimb, How many players from that 1982 NSP team went on to.play Division 1? I believe it was 4.

That I don't know. I know Hedican made the pro's. And we used to have a NSP fan or two on the boards but no longer. I'm still appalled they folded their team this year...

1988 Edina a #4 seed in section knocks off an undefeated Warroad team in double OT in the semi's and defeats Hill Murray for #8 in 88! Bonus Point. ChrisK can back me up because he went and looked. Warroad scored the tying goal (I think in the 3rd) to make it 1-1 and the play was 20 feet off sides....

2012 had upsets in all 4 qfinals . And for that reason and others was one of my most enjoyable tournaments ever (Spar-There was an unheard of Pio that year - I think his name was Jake Guentzel? Remember him?) I was sitting at those games. It all went well until Besse stood on his head and single ha...

The 2000s had quite a few more upsets compared to the teens. GR over EP has to be in the mix although, I feel like at the time we all know GR had the talent that they could pull it off. Definitely, one of the top games of the decade. So much fun! You could probably say every game from the section s...

Anoka over Holy Angels. Although to be honest, no one that watched the game thought it was an upset after the game. Anoka came out that tournament and flew up and down the ice and was clearly the best team. But yes, it was a big upset at the time. And why oh why do I not remember Roseville making a...

Hey Spar and East Side Pio Guy Can a guy from the West Metro come to the parade? I DO venture over to the Tradition Rich East Metro many times every year to see the Pios , in good times and bad , and I DO remember 1983! An added reference : I DID spend time last nite between periods talking to a HM...

Spar is already in bed, he drank two bottles of Red! I’m enjoying the Hill history though, so please keep it coming! I heard earlier that Hill has played in the Snake Pit. Have they played in Hibbing Memorial, Miners in Virginia, the Hipp? The old barn in Crookston, Roseau, Warroad? Would love to h...

Hey Spar and East Side Pio Guy Can a guy from the West Metro come to the parade? I DO venture over to the Tradition Rich East Metro many times every year to see the Pios , in good times and bad , and I DO remember 1983! An added reference : I DID spend time last nite between periods talking to a HM...

Spar is already in bed, he drank two bottles of Red! I’m enjoying the Hill history though, so please keep it coming! I heard earlier that Hill has played in the Snake Pit. Have they played in Hibbing Memorial, Miners in Virginia, the Hipp? The old barn in Crookston, Roseau, Warroad? Would love to h...

We were happy to have the Guentzel's send their kids to HM. They were always a treat to watch. I'll tell you this. Hill was won 4 titles. They've been the favorite once in those years (1983 they went undefeated). They've had other teams that have been top ranked and fallen short, which any fan of h...

grindiangrad-80 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 07, 2020 11:37 pm

Cool night tonight for Hill and Poeschel at Mahtomedi. Pretty sure he was Hills goalie in 1980 championship game.

https://www.hmpioneers.net/hockey/seaso ... ?Year=1980


You got that right.

And Lee. Believe it or not, 1 year short of our consecutive decades streak. Who would have thought. And I'll tell you this. I'm getting to the point where I wonder if I'll see another one. Every 10-15 years is a long time. Maybe one more... Hill Murray has benefited from extremely good coaching ove...

Sparlimb, being a HM fan, you have to know Jake Guentzel the Pittsburgh Penguins star, played at HM. His dad, Mike grew up in my hometown of Marble in Greenway country. I used to drop the Mpls. Sun. Tribune on the doorstep of Mike's parents' house when I was a young buck. Mike was a great player fo...