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This is Shattuck's top (Prep) team...go to: www.s-sm.org for roster info. <p></p><i></i>

I think the previous post regarding fighting is an example of people getting the two leagues confused. The Upper Midwest HS Elite League (often referred to in this forum as Elite I)--which as a previous poster pointed out--has had two fights in four years, is not the league where any goonery is taki...

I think the previous post regarding fighting is an example of people getting the two leagues confused. The Upper Midwest HS Elite League (often referred to in this forum as Elite I)--which as a previous poster pointed out--has had two fights in four years, is not the league where any goonery is taki...

Jim Hillman, Chris McAlpine and Joe Dziedzic take over for Sarner, Hartzell and Bell. <p></p><i></i>

All six have accepted invitations to play in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League in '05. The rosters are available at: www.hselitehockey.com. <p></p><i></i>

The problem is that the guy that SW had the last two years was a young enthusiastic guy from a city school (South) who had playing experience at the USHL/D-1/D-3 levels and assistant experience that included a girls state championship with Blake. As problematic as the situation in Hopkins is, the Ba...

Absolutely the USHL offers even better competition. And for some kids, it's their best option. But, what we were facing three years ago when the league started was kids looking to do more than HS and feeling obligated to go, even though they weren't ready because there were no other options. Of the ...

I believe that all seven were enrolled at AHA at that point. As far as Lucia, let's realize that every year about 10 kids (as opposed to the 40 and rising that we were seeing before the Elite League) are going to leave HS for juniors. Certainly, if Tony leaves that will not mean that the Elite Leagu...

I would also argue that by keeping these players at their highs schools, it does help make other players better (better competition, etc.) <p></p><i></i>

This isn't a league designed to make EVERYONE better high school players, it's a league designed to help Minnesota's TOP players develop, while staying at home, being exposed to college and pro scouts before returning to their high school. The league can't be the everone's answer to everything. I ca...

I guess I don't agree that a player can only develop through practice sessions. I also know that many people a lot smarter than me feel the same way.<br><br>Again, no one from the league is claiming to turn mediocre players into stars. However, many players (most recently Mitch Ryan) show significan...

There are always errors in any selection process. Fortune 500 companies make bad hires...they also make many good ones.<br><br>I think it's ridiculous to say that because one kid wasn't selected, all of the good things the league has played a role in go by the board.<br><br>In my long association as...

I stood at the MN Hockey Coaches Association annual meeting at the State Tournament last spring and witnessed every coach in attendance (this was in addition to a mailing to every HS coach and the ongoing opportunity to nominate players via email/phone) fill out forms to nominate players from their ...

The selection process is probably never going to be perfect. We're always working on it, however, actively scouting the actual HS season and also using other opportunities like the Select tryouts as criteria AND picking the final few through tryout, seems to be more successful than relying on a few ...

I read your post...<br><br>If you read the article, you've seen the facts: more than 40 players left their high schools for Juniors, Ann Arbor, etc. in the first year of the league in 2002 (when it was still very much in the conceptual stage) as part of a rising trend. In the past two years, that nu...

FYI-<br><br>MATT LUNDIN COMMITS TO UNIVERSITY OF MAINE<br><br>Apple Valley H.S. Senior Backstopped Elite League's Wells Fargo Team SE and National Tournament Runner-up<br><br>MINNEAPOLIS--Wells Fargo Team SE goaltender Matt Lundin (Apple Valley H.S.), who spent this past fall playing in the Upper Mi...

Look for an official announcement from the league regarding coaching hires for that team, and one other in the Elite League to come in the next few weeks. <p></p><i></i>

Snapshot-<br>You're right. The Elite League is a viable alternative. The only MN HS kids (including those who left) ranked in the last NHL draft ranking played in the league. In addition, a lot of these kids are committing to D-1 schools such as Yale, Minnesota, Dartmouth, Colgate, St. Cloud St., No...

You're wrong. Sorteberg is going to Quinnipiac College. Like Matt, most of the guys to commit so far played in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League, so check out www.hselitehockey.com for updates on where guys are going, but off the top of my head, they are:<br><br>Gorowsky-Wisconsin<br>Hillen...

The HS Elite League is providing live, online updates and features on the 35 Elite League player's participating at the state tournament.<br><br>Check out: <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://hselitehockey.com" target="top">hselitehockey.com</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br><br> ...

I'm guessing that's a reference to the Upper Midwest High School Elite League. The league that RJ, Rau, Ammerman, Lee and others played in last fall, and as far as I know, all plan to play in next fall. <p></p><i></i>

One problem, I don't think Wyman and Engasser "left" Minnetonka. They both played youth hockey there, but from what I know, have been at Blake for quite some time. Wyman, for instance, is a third-generation Blake player. <p></p><i></i>

Seniors without college or Junior "A" committments...I believe. <p></p><i></i>

I'm not sure how many freshman are ready to be highly competitive at the varsity level, let alone at this level. Outstanding sophomores would definitely have a shot, but I think it's only natural that the league skew a little older. I don't think it's accurate to generalize this year's group as olde...

Players are chosen a combination of ways. Regular season performance is one of the biggest factors. League staff talks with HS coaches and seeks recommendations on players not only on their team, but opposing teams. In addition, staff actively scouts games and reviews statistics. The program also wa...