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by north_bear
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 51
Views: 38076

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

Depth will be the biggest hurdle to overcome for northern teams. Many can assemble a great top line, or have an amazing goaltender. But an ability to have 4 lines playing at the level you can find in the metro is going to make it tough. Not saying it can't happen. Look at a Roseau, for example. The...
by north_bear
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Fluid AA Offseason Rankings: 2024-25
Replies: 21
Views: 4694

Re: Fluid AA Offseason Rankings: 2024-25

Is Chanhassen really losing that much star power to fall out of the preliminary top 25??
by north_bear
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Welp, Edina is good at hockey.

Should be a good final!
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

What a finish to the nightcap! Whew I'm glad we didn't go OT and have to deal with those nerves!
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

East Side Pioneer Guy wrote:
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:30 pm
Here's a streak I'm fine with ending any time soon: Every dang team with bleach blonde hair.

It. Is. No. Longer. Original.
Agreed. Did facial hair peter out? 2016 GR had some impressive chin salad.
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Thanks Lou
Replies: 8
Views: 1247

Re: Thanks Lou

Heck of a run. Started in 1964 :shock:

He was only in his 2nd year in the USHL then. Played in the NHL until 1978. He stayed with the North Stars until 1991 as general manager and coach.

Hats off to Lou for always prioritizing the tourney during his career! That is remarkable.
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

I’m with you. Obviously I’d love to see a Rapids win but if the Bears can get that win that will be alright too. I’m bringing my son to the game to see the greatest event in high school sports. ( We now live in Wisconsin) Hoping for a game that makes you glad you saw it- regardless of the winner. C...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Re: Tourney tickets

Go to the let’s play hockey expo. Go to the left wall and find the door into the basement storage area. Walk straight across to the far side and open the door and the second door.You will be in the kitchen. Do not look at anyone and act like you belong there. Go to the elevator and take it to whate...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Re: Tourney tickets

I went online and bought a pair on Vivid Seats. Very expensive but I seldom get the chance to go to it and figured what the heck. At my age I tried to estimate how many more chances I would have to see the Rapids play. I decided to get them and take it all in. Thanks. Didn't realize they were avail...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Tourney tickets

What's the scoop on tourney tickets? It looks like everything is still locked down for students/family. The last time I went I got some from the school but they weren't very good seats.

What do others do? Facebook/Craigslist? Corner scalpers?
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: System Outage
Replies: 11
Views: 1505

Re: System Outage

Happens every year in early March, how weird. :lol:
by north_bear
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Playoff Games Thursday 2/29/24
Replies: 16
Views: 2930

Re: Playoff Games Thursday 2/29/24

I like coach Claftons post game answer about the winning goal "The right call should have been made right away." Glad they got it right! It looked like the ref was right on top of the action so kind of weird he didn't signal goal immediately. GR played a great game, strong defensively and maintainin...
by north_bear
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 7A Final (2/28/24)- #1 Hermantown vs #3 Hibbing
Replies: 6
Views: 1323

Re: Section 7A Final (2/28/24)- #1 Hermantown vs #3 Hibbing

Will be fun to watch this Hibbing team for the next couple years!
by north_bear
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings
Replies: 32
Views: 4609

Re: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings

Does MSHSL now seed 6 teams instead of 5?
by north_bear
Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Electric Indian
Replies: 3
Views: 1189

Re: The Electric Indian

Awesome, thanks for sharing! I had no idea they already made a film about Henry.
by north_bear
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Saturday 1-27-2024
Replies: 6
Views: 952

Re: Games Saturday 1-27-2024

Big weekend for Rapids taking down Maple Grove and St. Thomas. Section game with Andover is looming large 👀
by north_bear
Wed Oct 18, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes 2023-24 - Official Thread
Replies: 47
Views: 92777

Re: Coaching Changes 2023-24 - Official Thread

ClassAGuy wrote:
Wed Oct 18, 2023 3:24 pm
BP wrote:
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:24 am
Grand Rapids is now open.......
Grant Clafton New Head Coach at Grand Rapids!

Slam Dunk Hire!!
Long term solution? Not sure how much it matters but interesting that the GR head gig has been a revolving door since LaRoque hung it up in 2013.

Excited about this hire though.
by north_bear
Sun Mar 05, 2023 12:37 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 7AA projection
Replies: 15
Views: 10435

Re: Section 7AA projection

east hockey wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:48 am
north_bear wrote:
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:15 am
Delayedoffsides wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:51 pm
Gotta start calling Amsoil Andover Community Center North!!
I guess Amsoil isn't so terrible when you're winning 😉
Which is why Elk River never liked it much :mrgreen:

Lee
Yup! :lol:
by north_bear
Fri Mar 03, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 7AA projection
Replies: 15
Views: 10435

Re: Section 7AA projection

Delayedoffsides wrote:
Thu Mar 02, 2023 11:51 pm
Gotta start calling Amsoil Andover Community Center North!!
I guess Amsoil isn't so terrible when you're winning 😉
by north_bear
Thu Mar 02, 2023 9:16 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 3-2-23
Replies: 22
Views: 15650

Re: Games Thursday 3-2-23

Ooof, Andover didn't take too kindly to getting that #2 seed.

7-2 Andover.
by north_bear
Sat Feb 25, 2023 12:14 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7AA Semifinal: Coon Rapids vs Duluth East
Replies: 10
Views: 3285

Re: 7AA Semifinal: Coon Rapids vs Duluth East

East only up 2-1 after 2. Coon Rapids scored first and led 1-0 after the first.

Who are these guys?!
by north_bear
Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:38 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Discussion of Official Seeding
Replies: 27
Views: 19167

Re: Discussion of Official Seeding

elliott70 wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:55 am
north_bear wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:26 am
Was 7AA still seeded off QRF? What's the final QRF results if so?
coaches voted
The Randolph influence lives on.
by north_bear
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:26 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Discussion of Official Seeding
Replies: 27
Views: 19167

Re: Discussion of Official Seeding

Was 7AA still seeded off QRF? What's the final QRF results if so?
by north_bear
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: CEC HS Boys- Move to A?
Replies: 36
Views: 11243

Re: CEC HS Boys- Move to A?

I think this is a good move by CEC. Let's face it, they have been no more than a top 4 team in 7AA for quite a while. When was the last final they made? I applaud them for opting up for so long and competing though. They have had some good teams here and there but lately they've been a punching bag ...
by north_bear
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:24 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2022 state tourney goalie
Replies: 4
Views: 3076

Re: 2022 state tourney goalie

Seems the board went on the fritz during the tourney, or it was my connection? Not sure. Anyway, just wanted to applaud HM's Jack Erickson. He was fun to watch. The big stretch save in the qtrs and the other one that sticks out is is the stick save on his right side out of position vs Andover. Hill...